GGB Industries’ Picoprobes at Micromanipulator

The Micromanipulator Company offers customers high speed, active Picoprobe® series probe holders manufactured by GGB Industries, Inc., a company that has served the on-wafer probing needs of the worldwide semiconductor industry for over thirty-five years. Picoprobes are designed for probing applications greater than the 3 GHz range or microwave, low capacitive, and loading or high input impedance probing. 

Our wide selection of meticulously crafted and precision-engineered Picoprobes includes microwave testing probes, high impedance active probes, and DC disposable probe tips. Some of our most popular models include the T-4 Series Tungsten and the ST Series Solid Tungsten. In addition we recommend using Micromanipulator’s WAVE100 or WAVE200 RF/Microwave style manipulators equipped with the appropriate probe link arms and cables when using our microwave probe heads. 

You will also find we manufacture an excellent line-up of probe tips, probe positioners/manipulators, thermal chucks, probe card holders, and probe stations. Designed to address a wide range of applications including general purpose DC characterization, high speed, wide bandwidth, and low current and high power, many of these tools are available at our online store. Moreover by offering such a broad selection of products, customers have the opportunity to configure their probe stations to meet measurement equipment interface requirements as well as budget and personal preferences.

Micromanipulator’s products all come with extensive warranties and Full Life-Cycle Support. As a leader in the industry for well over 60 years, we have made it our business to listen and learn from our customers and then to design, engineer and manufacture the products they need. Please contact us to learn more or to request a quote. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are leaders in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. For one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations, consumables and accessories on the market, please see our website.

Doing C-V Measurements? Our Tools Ensure a Highly Accurate Test Environment

Capacitance-Voltage measurement or C-V is a probing technique which varies the voltage in order to measure the capacitance. Historically C-V has been used to detect mobile ion contamination in oxide, which takes the form of sodium ions. The problem in the past has been dealing with extremely mobile sodium that was known to migrate within the device structure. This resulted in many devices passing the final test in the factory to fail in the field. Since 1970, the Micromanipulator Company has been the leader in supporting semiconductor professionals who perform C-V measurements.

The Micromanipulator Company’s turnkey solution provides a highly accurate test environment for C-V measurements. Our Model 8060 (150-200mm) manual analytical probe station is an excellent base or foundation for quality test results. It is designed for ease of use in demanding applications including very low current and voltage probing, high and low temperature probing and sub-micron target probing to the limits of visible optics. By combining the value of efficient use with the confidence of a consistent, accurate electrical and mechanical performance, it has become the manual 150/200mm probe station of choice for demanding analytical test professionals around the world.

As with all of our probe stations, the Model 8060 has a wide range of accessories and consumables that were expertly designed to allow our users to be successful with C-V testing applications. One accessory is our exclusive Micromanipulator’s H1000 Thermal System that offers a single chuck with a temperature range from –65 degrees C to 400 degrees C. The H1000 is specifically guarded to protect the prober from radiating heat down into the body of the station, and the cooling fluid hoses feature self-sealing, quick disconnects to prevent any fluid leakage. Additionally the chuck’s plumbing is entirely contained within the footprint of the 8060. 

Visit our website or reach out to one of our engineers to learn more the state-of-the-art products we offer to help you get the most accurate C-V measurement testing results. Our team is ready to help. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are leaders in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. For one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations, consumables and accessories on the market, please see our website.

Micromanipulator – A Name You Trust!

In today’s marketplace, it is tough to make a go of it, and as such, there are not all that many companies that have been in business for as long as Micromanipulator. In 2016, the Micromanipulator Company not only proudly celebrated 60 years in business but has continued our tradition of setting industry standards. 

If you are wondering what lies behind our success; the answer is leading-edge technology, precision-engineered products and a laser-sharp focus on customer service and support. In fact, part of our philosophy has always included the belief that our success is based on the success of our customers. 

Micromanipulator’s extraordinarily talented team has continued to deliver products that allow our customers to produce the innovations of the future. Starting in 1956 with the invention of analytical probing, we have proudly produced many industry firsts including pioneering the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations. Then we introduced the broadest temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance available on the market. 

We have also been proud to deliver to our customers a system approach that removes the “burden of performance” on users and lets them focus on their data, not the prober. Moreover customers can outfit their prober to meet the demands of their application with vibration isolation, thermal management, and materials selections as well as flexible, open architectures. Our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chucks not only provides the best planarity and lowest noise but also offers the lowest cost of ownership. Micromanipulator’s accessories include high-quality microscopes, light and noise shields, vibration isolation, DC and RF measurement hardware and a line of manipulators. 

Finally we provide our customers with a broad range of tools we proudly stand by and back up with warranties and professional full system level support. So if reliability and high performance from an industry leader sounds like a good investment, please visit our website or contact us for assistance. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. As part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. We invite you to contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.

Value Considerations Designed to Serve Your Needs

The Micromanipulator Company takes pride in designing, engineering and manufacturing probe stations, accessories and consumables that fit every application need, personal preference, and budget. If getting the most for your money is important to you, check out our product finder’s “Value Considerations” options. Here you will find probe stations designed to meet the most demanding applications to reliable, high performing ones for more budget conscious system users. 

Our selection of preconfigured stations starts with the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature capabilities. Originally conceived as an application board probe station, the Model 2210 probe station expertly fulfills that application as well as expanded and grown to become the most versatile probe station available today. Once you learn about all it can do, you are sure to agree that the 2210 is the most stable, convenient and flexible probe station ever invented. 

Under our Value Considerations selection, you will also have the chance to become better acquainted with Micromanipulator’s Model 450PM probe station. Offering the lowest cost of ownership from a name you can trust, it sets the industry standard for stability and performance as well as value as it is designed to grow with your application. The 450PM is a reliable solution for everyday analytical probing and offers standard options that allow you to configure the probe station to your specific needs. Popular options include thermal chucks, probe card holders, manipulators vibrations isolation tables, unique probe holders, and camera systems. 

We encourage you to visit our website to take a look at our wide range of probe stations, consumables, and accessories. Many of our most sought-after accessories and consumables including probe tips, probe holders, manipulators, and patch cords as well as our preconfigured Mechatronics Ace probe stations are available at our online store, and easy to order 24/7 from anywhere in the world. 

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. A key part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. Please contact us to learn more about our excellent range of probe stations and accessories.

Conveniently Buy a High Quality Manipulator at Our Online Store

Over our decades of experience in the field of analytic probing, we have had the opportunity to listen and learn from our customers. This has enabled us to design products that meet their application needs, budget and personal preferences. One of the things our customers had asked us to do was to open up an ecommerce store, which we did a few years ago. Now you can buy a range of products including our Mechatronics preconfigured probe stations, to probe holders, probe tips, and patch cords. 

Additionally you can buy online one of our non-rectilinear motion manipulators designed to seamlessly integrate with our Mechatronic ACE or Micromanipulator probe stations. The manipulator provides a mini-arc motion and is recommended for probing geometries >10 microns. Offered in a choice of right-hand or left-hand vacuum bases or magnetic bases, the manipulator’s XYZ controls are forward facing when placed on the corresponding side of probing setup. It comes with a 32 T.P.I XYZ drive, and requires customer supplied vacuum. Please be sure to order a probe holder from our large selection. 

If you would like a rectilinear motion manipulator, we have two offerings. The 425 Manipulator provides true linear motion and is recommended for probing < 1-micron targets. It too has a choice of vacuum or magnetic bases and comes with a 100 TPI XYZ drive. Our 525 / 2525 Manipulators with Adjustable Nose Piece not only offers true linear motion but the Quick Z feature. It is also recommended for probing < 1-micron targets and offers a choice of vacuum or magnetic base in left or right-hand models. 

Please visit our online store to order a manipulator, probe holder and other various products. If you need help putting together a system or have further questions, please contact us as we will be glad to help you figure out which products meet your needs. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field. We reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. We offer one of the most comprehensive range of probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require.

Can’t Find the Analytical Probing Tools You Need?

As the semiconductor industry grows, so do the demands of the innovations of tomorrow. Founded more than 60 years ago, the Micromanipulator Company has made it our business to provide our customers’ the tools known around the world for their precision and quality. Our large inventory has continued to grow alongside our customers’ needs as we have made it our mission to provide you exactly what you need. 

From the very first day, Micromanipulator has considered our customers’ success to be the only metric by which the success of our business would be measured by. This philosophy is at the very heart of our company and core to our corporate values. It is what drives our business and has positioned us to be an asset and partner to our customers. 

We are headquartered in Carson City, NV, which is where our team expertly develops, engineers, and manufactures our high-quality products. New development is spurred on by the needs of our customers who have always been encouraged to give us feedback; and our new products typically are a result of listening and learning from their comments. 

Our first job has always been to provide customers with reliable probing performances whether you are looking at one of our more budget-friendly products or a higher-end model. From entry level probe station to a top-of-the-line performer such as the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature, you will find it at Micromanipulator. We stand behind our products and are proud to have earned the trust of customers across the globe. 

To learn more about one of the top companies in the field, please visit our website. We offer lots of details and specifications on each of our products and are ready to answer any questions. Moreover we will work with you to make sure you are completely satisfied. 

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. A key part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. Please contact us to learn more about our wide range of probe stations and accessories.

Welcome in the New Year with a New Probe Station!

If it has been a while since you have checked out the Micromanipulator Company’s website, you will discover that we are bigger and better than ever. Through our many years in the industry, we have kept to our commitment to produce quality probe stations that meet our customers’ every application need and budget. Our wide inventory not only includes Micromanipulator products but our new brand, Mechatronics. Offering customers a great value, the Mechatronics Ace probe station is ideal for applications that do not require temperature tests, extremely high magnification imaging, or low-level data acquisition. 

If you bought a Micromanipulator probe station several years ago, chances are your needs may have changed or you could benefit from the technology behind our newer models. We recognize this, which is why we offer an active product upgrade and trade-in program. Even one of our used factory-refurbished probe stations (either from the result of someone trading up or one of our demonstration models) may be an upgrade from the prober you are currently using and is available at a significantly reduced price. 

Our impressive line-up of Micromanipulator probe stations include manual, motorized, and semi-automatic models with a range of standard features to suit everyone’s needs. In addition our probe stations are priced to fit a variety of budgets. Add to that our large inventory of quality, exclusive accessories including thermal chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, and DC and FR measurement hardware. 

In terms of our economy Mechatronics line, it leverages Micromanipulator’s designs and knowhow and expertly fills the need for easy to learn and easy to use probing equipment at industry leading prices. Sold as a preconfigured prober, purchasing Mechatronics products are effortless as you can order the products, including complete systems, through our convenient on-line store. Please visit our website and browse through a selection of quality probe stations. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. As part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. We invite you to contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.