FormFactor - Cascade FPC Probe - Rugged, deep reach RF probing for modules and circuit boards
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DC-40 GHz bandwidth
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10 ps rise time
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Low insertion and return loss
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2 mils of tip-to-tip compliance
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High probing angle and clearance
The FPC probe is a high frequency 50 ohm coaxial probe that offers a signal line with either one or two low-inductance fixed-pitch ground contacts. The probe tip structure is lithographically defined for unsurpassed impedance control, preserving the highest integrity possible when launching and receiving signals from SMT boards, hybrids and multi-chip modules(MCM).
- Maintains 50-ohm environment which allows accurate high-frequency measurement of microelectronic modules
- Compliant tips allow probing of non-planar structures
- BeCu tips provide longer probing life and reduce probe damage
- Access contacts close to components, module walls, or other obstructions
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Precise sensor-to-lens mount alignment
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Standard M3 mounting holes for top and bottom mounting, standard M2 mounting holes for front mounting
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Easy-to-install driver and code examples

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Monochrome (1500 C-050m) and color (1500 C-050c) models
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ALVIUM® Technology for on-board image processing
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MIPI CSI-2 interface with up to 4 lanes
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Platform concept that enables the operation of different Alvium camera models with a common software
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Precise sensor-to-lens mount alignment
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Standard M3 mounting holes for top and bottom mounting, standard M2 mounting holes for front mounting
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Industrial performance for embedded vision applications
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Easy-to-install driver and code examples

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Coaxial and triaxial measurements up to 10,000 V
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High-quality construction with low-noise electrical performance
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Replaceable probe tips in a variety of tip sizes
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Temperature range of -60°C to 300°C
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Triaxial measurement ensures a much better understanding of device leakage in the off state
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Highly reliable, stable and repeatable measurements
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Integrally designed as part of a complete measurement solution

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IMX226 CMOS sensor
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ALVIUM image processing
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MIPI CSI-2 interface
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Various hardware options
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Monochrome (1800 C-1240m) and color (1800 C-1240c) models
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ALVIUM® Technology for on-board image processing
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MIPI CSI-2 interface with up to 4 lanes
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Platform concept that enables the operation of different Alvium camera models with a common software
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Hirose HR FHH55 FPC connector with minimum space requirements for a compact design
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Precise sensor-to-lens mount alignment
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Standard M3 mounting holes for top and bottom mounting, standard M2 mounting holes for front mounting
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Industrial performance for embedded vision applications
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Easy-to-install driver and code examples

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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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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

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Ideal for multiport RF/Microwave and high-speed digital signal testing
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Mix DC and RF/Microwave signals on one probe
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Long lifetime – typically over one million (1,000,000) touchdowns
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Excellent performance in temperatures ranging from 10 K to 200°C
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Probe on any pad material with no damage

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Low running costs, less vibration, less noise, reduced maintenance
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Large convenient experimental access: Up to 12 line-of-sight ISO100 ports located on perimeter of plates
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CMN calibrated thermometry on MC plate
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Operation via touch panel controller: Remote operation via ethernet interface

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DC, AC and RF/microwave device characterization, 1/f, WLR, FA and design debug
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Full thermal range of -60°C to +300°C
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Reliable and repeatable contact
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Moisture-free, light-tight and EMI-shielded test environment with MicroChamber® technology
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Enables full access to the chuck and the auxiliary sites
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Intuitive, and precise movement of chuck in X, Y, and Z-direction
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High thermal stability components
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On-axis probe-to-pad alignment
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Flexibility from hot only to full thermal range of -60°C to +300°C
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Thermally induced drift can be automatically re-aligned for 30 μm pads in a temperature range from -40°C to 150°C (the effective temperature range depends on pad size, probe card holder and probe card)
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3 performance level configurations (fully-shielded / shielded / open)
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Test automation out-of-cassette for higher test cell efficiency for over-night/over-weekend operation
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User-centered design minimizes training costs and enhances efficiency

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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