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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Multi-purpose SIGMA instrument integration kit
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Shorter cabling and universal chuck connection
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Triax probe with protected guard
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Triax design for low-leakage measurements up to 3 kV
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Special chuck surface coating
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High-isolation ready
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Arcing protection
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Shield Enclosure with interlock
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Advanced grounding concept


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Probe station
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Keysight Streamline Vector Network Analyzer (option up to 53 GHz)
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Choice of probes
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Known measurement accuracy traced back to independent standards
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Uses best measurement practices for optimized measurements
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Best in class RF and Microwave performance
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Small benchtop footprint

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Best price per contact – typically over one million (1,000,000) touchdowns
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RF/Microwave signal is shielded and completely air isolated in the probe body
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Excellent performance in vacuum environments and temperatures as low as 4 K, or as high as 300°C
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Highest impedance control with perfectly-symmetrical, MEMS-machined coplanar contact structure
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Probe on any pad material with minimal damage


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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

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Enables coaxial measurements up to 10,000 V and 300 A pulsed (600 A in a parallel configuration) with a single touchdown
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Even distribution of high current with innovative multi-fingertip design
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Compatible with TESLA 200/300 mm power device characterization system
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Reduced measurement time by testing both high-voltage and high-current conditions with a single touchdown
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Accurate characterization of a wide range of pad sizes and test currents, with minimum pad damage and contact resistance
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Safe, reliable and repeatable high-current/voltage measurements over a wide temperature range (from -55°C to +300°C)

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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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Quick and easy probe tip navigation
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Z drive can work in the same range as the chuck
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Enables higher separation gap while the DUT stays in focus
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Automatically configure and optimize performance
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24/7 operating
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Increased MTBF
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Protects the measurement setup
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Prevents involuntary mechanical contact between lens and probes

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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