Accessories Designed to Enhance Your Probe Station’s Performance

The Micromanipulator Company combines 60+ years of analytic probing experience with state-of-the-art design, testing and manufacturing capabilities. We proudly offer a comprehensive selection of probe stations and a wide range of accessories to give customers more choices than they will find anywhere else, and many with technological advancements not available through other manufacturers.

Our accessories are smartly designed to enhance your probe station’s performance and help you achieve the type of results you can count on.  One example of our innovative products is our Vibration Isolated Station with Rigid Mount Light Tight Enclosure.  The assembly allows the probe station to be supported on the vibration isolated surface while the light tight enclosure is mounted on a rigid surface (the vibration isolation table guard rails).  As a system user, you will appreciate the fact that the floating vibration isolated surface is not disturbed when the LTE doors are opened.  In addition the LTE setup means it is easier to both install and remove the probe station itself. 

The unit includes access holes in the bottom plate, which come with rubber “light shielding boots” that fit around the inner table’s extendable legs to prevent light leakage through the hole.  Your probe station sits on the inner platform that rests on the vibration isolated surface. 

Along with vibration isolation, Micromanipulator also specializes in thermal management and flexibility as well as open architectures and material selections, high-quality microscopes, manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware.  In fact our cutting-edge technology allows system users to focus on data, not the prober.  Please visit our website to learn more about The Micromanipulator Company, our products and our exceptional customer service. We welcome questions and inquiries into our products and will do our best to assist you in whatever way we can.  

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 a quality selection of probe stations, probe holders, probe positioners, probe tips and more, please see our website.          

Quality Probe Tips in a Variety of Materials & Tip Styles

The Micromanipulator Company is a leading supplier of analytical probe tips for the Semiconductor and OEM markets worldwide.  To make it easier for customers to take advantage of today’s fast paced, digital economy, our extensive line of probe tips as well as other products are available at our online store. 

In fact in you are placing an order with us, you may want to take advantage of our Model 7 Series Sample Kit of probe tips that is available at a low, promotional savings of 25% off.  This kit is an excellent opportunity to try 7 of Micromanipulator’s probe tips of different metals and tip styles without the need to buy a whole box of one particular tip.   

It starts with a 7A that has a tip diameter prior to sharpening of .005” and a point radius of 0.35um.  Along with an overall length of 1.4” that may be trimmed as needed and an angle of 14-deg, its Nickel shank has a diameter of .020” and a Tungsten tip. 

The kit also contains a 7Bs that is made from Tungsten, a 7C made from Dumet, and a 7F with a tip diameter prior to sharpening of .001”, an angle of 21-deg., and a Nickel shank and Tungsten tip.  The 7S has an overall length of 1.6” (which also can be trimmed as needed) and an S-shape Tungsten tip as well as a 7X with an angle of 13-deg., a Nickel shank and Tungsten tip.  And finally you will receive a 7X that has a .003” tip diameter prior to sharpening, an overall length of .5”, and a Nickel shank and Tungsten tip.  

Micromanipulator’s online store also has a range of probe positioners to meet any of your testing needs. Each one provides the highest stability on the market and feature direct leadscrew lead nut drives as well as ergonomic designs.  As always our engineers are available to answers any questions as well as ready to assist you in purchasing one of our high-quality systems. 

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 the company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction.  Please contact us to find out more about our exceptional line of probe stations, probe holders, probe positioners and more.         

Troubleshooting Tips for Low Current Probing

At The Micromanipulator Company, our job is to produce high performing, efficient analytical probe stations and accessories for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing along with the information and service to fully support our customers. With a worldwide reputation for innovative, state-of-the art designs, the semiconductor industry turns to us again and again for the tools it needs for a variety of applications and budgets. 

When you visit our website, you will find a great deal of technical details and specifications on each product.  Moreover we are personally available to answer your questions, just give us a call, email or use our online chat service to let us know what you need.  This includes seeking answers to problems you may be experiencing with our equipment or how to use our tools more effectively for your application.   

For example if you are having problems with low current probing, we direct you to our Application Notes where you will find “The Basics of Low Current Probing.”  Here you will discover an in-depth look at common problems users run into with low current probing, and suggestions on how to solve them. 

Summarizing a list of helpful tips for successful low level measurements, we begin by reminding users to pay attention to details as the nature of the very small physical values being observed mean there are various factors that may interfere with the desired measurements.  One of our recommendations includes getting into the habit of reviewing and practicing preventive measures to eliminate problems before they occur. 

You will find tips on how to diagnose noise sources and how to minimize their effects.  The Application Note also offers information on exploit filtering and averaging available in the instrument and topics such as guarding and settling time, cable isolation and noise, and cleanliness.  Please visit our website to read through the full article.  While you are there, take a look at our selection of probe stations and accessories that include probe positioners, probe holders, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware, and more.   

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, probe positions, probe holders and tips in the marketplace, please visit our website.         

Thermal Management for Virtually Any Application Requirement or Budget

The semiconductor industry trust The Micromanipulator Company to deliver the tools they need to succeed as our extensive experience positions us to react quickly to the changing needs and demands of our customers.  In fact we have been around to see belt-driven stages develop into high resolution lead screw lead nut designs offering the best positioning resolution on the market today.  Moreover we have seen microscope magnifications go from a few hundred times to tools that support >2000X magnification levels.  

In addition to pioneering the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations; we continue to lead the industry with the broadest temperature ranges available in our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chucks.  Along with the best planarity, lowest noise, and lowest cost of ownership, the H1000 supports wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees C.

To meet your application and budget requirements, the innovative thermal chuck comes in several configurations including a choice of two power supplies.  The AC heating supply is for anyone requiring fast heating and/or applications that do not require chuck noise in the femtoamp level.  Also if you need to achieve the very lowest noise levels, go with Micromanipulator’s DC heating supply. 
For above ambient testing and the most economical cooling, we recommend our C1000 simple heat exchange (HE) option, which offers a rapid cool down once the heat cycle is finished.   The C1000 zero degree thermal chuck is for testing to zero degrees C.  If you need to test at temperatures down to -65 degrees C, take a look at our high performance HC1000 cooling system.

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about Micromanipulator’s thermal chucks as well as a wide range of probe stations for virtually any application.  Our products also include a line of high-quality probe positioners, probe holders and probe tips designed to seamlessly integrate with our probe stations.  For immediate help, we have an online chat service available during business hours and welcome phone calls or emails. 

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, probe positioners, and probe holders and tips, please visit our website.          

Our Specialty Probe Stations

The Micromanipulator Company offers the industry’s widest range of probe stations as well as the most versatile - the patented 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station and the patented VERSA Modular Probe System. Both are designed to change into the probe system you need in any given moment and provide wafer level probe capability right through to board level testing to make post tape-out product testing easier than ever.

The Model 2210-LS is the world’s most versatile, true system probe station that offers above and below ambient temperature capabilities. The test board (application, system, development, etc.) compatible probe station provides state-of-the-art features that include: Probe decapsulated IC’s, wafers, and large boards, all at temperature; -40C to 125C configurable; Integrated vibration isolation platform; and Customization – such as: Double Sided Probing & Magnetic Stimulation. Users will love the fact that it lets you trace and analyze issues that manifest only in the actual end application environment faster, easier and with a whole lot less trouble than ever possible before. 

The newest Micromanipulator addition to our specialty probe stations is the VERSA Modular Probe System, which is based on the versatility of the 2210LS. Features include customized thermal options, hot and cold (frost free), and an integrated vibration isolation platform. It also can be used as an optical inspection platform. The modular design allows for all device testing including: Backside & Double Sided; High-power, DC, high frequency, & mmW; High-speed signal acquisition; and Test wafers, boards, pieces, packaged parts, & individual die, all at temperatures.

We encourage you to take a look at our website to see the complete specifications and details regarding these two exceptional examples of Micromanipulator’s innovation and expertise. In addition as we continue to develop new products, we have probe stations for virtually any testing application. Also check out our excellent selection of accessories and consumables including thermal chucks, holders, probe positioners and more. 

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, probe holders & tips, thermal chucks, and probe positioners on the market, please see our website.

When You Buy from Us, It is a Long-term Relationship

Our 60+ years in the industry, means we have learned a thing or two about analytical probing. We attribute our longevity and success to the fact that our experienced team is focused on designing the tools customers need, and then backing it up with the service and support to ensure their success. 

In terms of probe stations, we offer an exceptional selection of specialty semiautomatic, motorized and manual models. Once you settle on a particular one, we can help you outfit it with high-quality accessories and consumables, and if your needs change through time, we will be there to help you upgrade to the products you now require. For example our systems are flexible, such as the fact that our semiautomatic probe stations handle applications from Magnetic sensitivity testing to Probe cards, mmW, and Wafer & Board level testing. However once you have developed a testing plan and then discover you would do better with a fully automatic probe station we can help move you into one.

One example of the flexibility and reliability of our probe stations is the model P200L 200 mm semiautomatic, which has become the station of choice for test labs across the globe for its high performance, full capability and cost-effectiveness. It offers optional NETPROBE-7 control software with wafer map, integrated video, theta alignment, sub-die, and pattern recognition as well as drivers for popular testers companies such as Keysight, Keithley, and LabVIEW. The P200L is also configurable for DC, RF, Microwave, and High Power applications. 

In addition we invite you to check out our online store for many Micromanipulator and Mechatronics products that are available for immediate shipment. We also have sales reps available across the globe to help you put together a system specific to your application and budget. Contact us if you need more information regarding our semiautomatic, manual, and motorized probe stations as well as take a look at our thermal chucks, probe positioners and probe holders and tips designed for optimal performance. 

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 the company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. Please contact us to find out more about our exceptional line of probe stations, thermal chucks, probe holders & tips, probe positioners and more.

Take Advantage of Our Broad Scope of Expertise

At The Micromanipulator Company, we expertly provide the semiconductor industry with tools for virtually any application. This is accomplished by our talented team that has allowed us to develop such broad areas of expertise that include: 

• Low current / low noise measurement

• Failure Analysis

• High and low temperature characterization

• Device reliability analysis – Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, TDDB,

• High speed digital analysis

• High frequency up to 200GHz

• C-V measurements

• Sub-micron probing

• ESD wafer level testing

• Laser cutting

• High power device analysis

Examples of our exclusive Micromanipulator products include the H1000 Series Thermal Chuck Systems that support wafer testing from -65 to 400C. These innovative chucks are available with a choice of heating power supply including a fast AC model for those who do not require a femtoamp level. Our DC choice is perfect for applications that need to achieve the very lowest level measurements. In addition our hot chucks support 150 to 300 mm wafer in coaxial or triaxial configurations. 

Another area where Micromanipulator excels is in our probe positioners / manipulators, which are designed to not only meet your application demands but personal preference and budget. Available in manual, motorized or programmable versions, Micromanipulator’s probe positioners are stabilized by a vacuum or magnetic base and used to support a probe holder. We pride ourselves on offering the market’s highest stability with features that include ergonomic designs and direct leadscrew lead nut drives. Also in order for other probe holder shank widths to be firmly attached to the manipulator, collet and collet shaft are used. For your convenience we include a collect shaft with our manipulators and applicable collets are included with our probe holders. 

Please visit our website to learn more about our cutting-edge products that have continued to serve the needs of our customer for the last 60+ years. Our products are available world-wide and many of them ship directly from our online store. We look forward to hearing from you. 

At Micromanipulator we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but remain the leading name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Part of the company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. Contact us to learn more about our probe stations and accessories that include thermal chucks, probe holders, and probe positioner, which offer the highest stability available in the marketplace.