FormFactor - Cascade Custom Probe Systems - Comprehensive technical and application know-how for challenging applications
Customized Solutions for a Variety of Challenging Applications
We are your partner for challenging applications. Our comprehensive technical and application know-how over all probe system platforms and our expertise for customized products is based on an extensive experience over many years. We offer a special demo support in-house or at the customer, as well as after sales support for complicated setups.
For more information please contact your local sales representative.
Customization Examples

Waveguide with customized bracket

300 mm chuck with large tweezer pocket

RF positioner with micrometer screws

Double-side setup for emission microscopy

Combined microscope movement for scope and black body

mmW setup with North/South positioner platform
More Product Information

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Comprehensive I/O connections: Standard setup of up to 24 RF lines (up to 20 GHz) and 48 DC lines, with extensions to higher I/O connections possible.
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Non-magnetic construction: Capable of characterizing qubits below 50 mK without magnetic interference when required.
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Sample size: Proven with chips up to 10×10 mm in size.
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Pressure-based contact: Connect test and measurement I/O to DUT pads using pressure only. No permanent connection required.

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Light-tight version and EMI-shielded version for low noise and light-sensitive measurements
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Application flexibility, ideal for use in high frequency applications
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Sized to accommodate thermal chucks, laser cutter, and video equipment on the probe system
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Suitable for integration with vibration isolating tables

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Designed for use with specific Probe Systems
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Tables to suit all facility requirements and applications
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Stable probing, even in submicron range
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Granite platen ensures rigidity and temperature stability
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Can be combined with the Shield Enclosures

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Replace costly and inflexible test fixtures with easy-to-use probe tips
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Long lifetime – typically over 1,000,000 contacts
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GS/SG footprint up to 4 GHz and GSG up to 20 GHz
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High-power RF test: up to 30 Watts
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Test at temperatures from -60°C to 200°C

- Tackle demanding imaging applications using an eighth-generation Intel Core processor
- Capture directly from GigE Vision® and USB3 Vision® cameras
- Broaden support for Camera Link® , CoaXPress® , DisplayPort, HDMI, and SDI video interfaces using Zebra frame grabbers
- Customize I/O capabilities through four PCIe slots accepting full-height, half-length cards
- Install in space-limited industrial environments given its small footprint and rugged design
- Streamline application development using the Aurora Design Assistant flowchart-based IDE or the Aurora Imaging Library SDK
- Tackle machine vision applications with utmost confidence using field-proven tools for analyzing, locating, classifying, measuring, reading, and verifying
- Leverage machine learning including deep learning to categorize image content
- Ready for deep learning training with suitably equipped and configured model

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Substrate material: High-resistivity silicon
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Substrate thickness: 275 µm
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Dielectric constant: 11.8
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Nominal Z0: 50 Ω

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Re-configurable for DC, RF, mmW, FA, WLR and more
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Thermal range: -60˚C to 300˚C available
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Upgrade path to meet your future needs
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Stable and repeatable measurements over a wide thermal range
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Moisture-free, light-tight and EMI-shielded test environment with MicroChamber® technology
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Advanced EMI-shielding with PureLine with AttoGuard technologies
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Best solution for low-noise and 1/f measurements
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Minimize AC and spectral noise
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Minimizes settling times for efficient measurements, without compromising accuracy over full thermal range
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Locking roll-out stage
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Innovative microscope remote control
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Intuitive ergonomic stage controls
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Quick, safe, and comfortable wafer access
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Easy on-wafer navigation
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Fast setup and test data gathering
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Dedicated Velox version for manual probe stations
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AugmentedAlign tool with on screen markers for improved RF measurement accuracy

- Flight Qualified
- Support for IEEE-1588 and GPS Havequick II I/O
- Input IEEE-1588 and Convert to IRIG A/B
- Tested to MIL-STD 810F and 461E CE102 and RE 102
- Custom options available

Power Subsystem for Transportable Military test stand
- Provides eight channels of programmable DC power with output isolation function
- Output disconnect function
- Total control via Ethernet within power supply
- Mounted in custom in transportable shock-mount case

FormFactor, Inc.
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle – from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test.
We constantly strive to help our customers solve the advanced test and measurement challenges of the broader semiconductor industry. Our focus on customer partnership, innovation, agility and operational excellence allows us to earn sustainable business every day.
Contact Details
FormFactor, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
7005 Southfront Road, Livermore, CA 94551, USA
Phone: 925-290-4000
Test & Measurement
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