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
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|Z| Probe: robust solution (long lifetime)
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RF chuck ±3 μm surface planarity
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Unique 500 μm platen contact/ separation stroke with ≤± 1 μm accuracy for repeatable contact
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Exclusive 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-port on-wafer calibration algorithms
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Automated calibration monitoring

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Supports up to 12 VNA ports than can be mapped to four logical ports for calibration
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Extensive guidance, wizards and management features automate calibration setup, measurement, result data conversion and report creation
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LRRM-SOLT, multi-line TRL and second-tier calibration methods enable precision and simple multi-port calibrations
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Automatic load inductance compensation function ensures the most repeatable calibrations
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Easy to use Probe to ISS/CSR matching tool
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Additional remoting methods
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Interface with Velox™ over LAN

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Application flexibility: Coax, Triax, RF/mmW, High Power, Double Sided
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Temperatures range from -60°C to +300°C
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Up to 25% lower air consumption (CDA) than other systems on the market with no compromise in transition times
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Low Thermal Resistance Technology
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MultiSense with multiple temperature sensors
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Isolated from ground
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Includes a jack for grounding and biasing
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Advanced wafer vacuum system for warped/partial thin wafers
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Provides uniform vacuum across the entire wafer surface
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Advanced shielding technology

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Easy and fast setup of camera views
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Go to Light and Image Settings of the selected camera view with only one mouse click
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Guided workflows for wafer setups, alignment tools and Autonomous Assistants
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Workflow wizard shows task-relevant settings and options only
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Visualizes the progress of setup, alignment and measurement tasks
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Status information always at hand
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Informs the user about events, for example “Successful Alignment”
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Interacts with the user and helps with intelligent solutions
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For very complex wafer structures
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Enables automatic test of multiple devices in each die location before stepping to the next die

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Can help to stabilize oscillations in high-gain devices
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Impedance match to low dynamic resistance laser diodes
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Custom configured for your application

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Unique Air Coplanar tip design with choice of beryllium copper (BeCu) or tungsten tip material
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DC to 110 GHz models available in single and dual line versions
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Low insertion and return loss with ultra-low-loss ( -L ) versions
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Excellent crosstalk characteristics
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Wide operating temperature -65 ° C to + 200 ° C
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Wide range of pitches available, from 50 to 1250 µm
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Individually supported contacts
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Reduced contact (RC) probe tips for small pads
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BeCu tip provides rugged, repeatable contact on gold pads


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Functional temperature range of -263 to +150°C
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Stainless steel tip material for thermal decoupling
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Coaxial cable with TCE matched inner and outer conductors
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Consistent tip geometry even at cryogenic temperatures

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
