FormFactor - Cascade DCP 100 Series Probe - Delivers superior guarding and shielding
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High-quality construction with low-noise electrical performance
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Kelvin version for convenient 4-point measurements
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Replaceable coaxial probe tips, with choice of tip radii, and full electrical guard to the probe tip
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SSMC 50 connectors
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Ultra-low, fA and fF measurements from -65 º C to 150 º C
The DCP100 delivers the measurement accuracy needed for advanced on-wafer process, device characterization and reliability testing. With superior guarding and shielding, these probes overcome the performance limitations of non-coaxial needle probes. They are integrally designed as part of a complete measurement solution, these probes are highly reliable, stable and repeatable.
Advantages
- Ultra-low, fA and fF measurements from -65 º C to 150 º C
- Full electrical guard to the probe tip
- Integrally designed as part of Cascade’s complete measurement solution
- Highly reliable, stable and repeatable
More Product Information

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Ultra-low, fA-level current and fF-level capacitance measurements from -65 °C to + 300 °C
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Guarantees fully-guarded measurements to fA and fF levels
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Individual connectors provide force-sense connection for quasi-Kelvin and CV measurements
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Allows probing of different pad materials and sizes
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Fast replacement of worn probes without the need for tools

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Pulse tube cryocooler for cryogen free 4K temperatures
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Two stage ADR provides solid state cooling down to 30mK
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Sample stage mounting at both 1K and 50mK
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Multiple stage feedthroughs for thermally intercepting the signals
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Two large electrical bread boards for more configurable space
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Rapid cool options for faster cooldowns

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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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Die-to-die stepping time of under 100 ms
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Up to 20 dies/sec (70,000 dies/hour) with MultiDie Testing technology
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Even extreme variations in height, such as the case with warped wafers, can be compensated
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Interfaces to all major analysis instrumentation, optics software and testers
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Access to top side and bottom side of device under test (DUT)
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Highly accurate light measurement
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Test automation out-of-cassette for 24/7 operation

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High power – 66 W at 2.4 GHz and 43 W at 5 GHz
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Extremely low insertion loss of ≤ 0.4 dB (typical) up to 40 GHz
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Excellent contact control and low contact resistance
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High performance on any pad material (Al or Au)
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Longest lifetime – typically one million (1,000,000) touchdowns

The low frequency tuners are a unique product technology using MPT algorithms for low frequency wideband tuning. Three or more cascaded tuning sections use series transmission cables and parallel rotary capacitors.
The length of the cables and number of tuning sections are optimized for maximum tuning range over a given bandwidth. HLFT tuners use 6 tuning sections allowing second harmonic frequency tuning.

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Ease of use – Less experienced operators can perform an RF calibration up to 500 GHz by simply pushing a button. This reduces the need of experienced users full time on each system.
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Reduced Soak Time – The system will automatically re-align the probes to the pads if they drift from alignment. This reduces test time and increases throughput.
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Unattended Use – Measurements can be left running over night or the weekend, testing all devices on the wafer, and at different temperatures without the need of an operator.
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Calibration Monitor and Re-calibration – System will
continuously monitor calibration drift, and automatically re-calibrate the system should the drift exceed a predefined limit.

Customized Solutions for a Variety of Challenging Applications

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
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