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FormFactor - Cascade FPC Probe - Rugged, deep reach RF probing for modules and circuit boards
- DC-40 GHz bandwidth
- 10 ps rise time
- Low insertion and return loss
- 2 mils of tip-to-tip compliance
- 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).
Advantages
- 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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Three Probe Technologies
- Infinity Probe: best for Al (Si)
- ACP Probe: best for AU (III-Vs)
- |Z| Probe: robust solution (long lifetime)
- Precision contact on a wide variety of materials from 26 GHz to 67 GHz
- Accurate results with excellent crosstalk
- Matching cables and substrates included
Precise Contact Solution
- RF chuck ±3 μm surface planarity
- Unique 500 μm platen contact/ separation stroke with ≤± 1 μm accuracy for repeatable contact
- Precision probe alignment
- Consistent contact force and overtravel
- Stable contact performance
WinCal Calibration Software
- Exclusive 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-port on-wafer calibration algorithms
- Automated calibration monitoring
- Unique measurement & analysis methods
- Accurate S-parameter measurements
- Automatic calibration setup for higher efficiency
- Fast and easy data interpretation and reporting
Superior Mechanics
- Highly stable granite base
- Independent, coarse movement of X and Y axes, combined with easy fine adjustments down to submicron ranges
- 1 µm repeatable separation stroke
- Excellent measurement accuracy and repeatability
- Fast navigation and high-precision probe positioning
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
- Mechanical Platen Lift: Enhances safety during complex RF set-ups, increasing operator confidence and minimizing the risk of errors.
- Ease of Use and Advanced Automation: Fully compatible with FormFactor’s Autonomous RF and DC measurement assistants, as well as Velox Dash™ companion app control.
- Reconfigurable Platen Inserts: Quickly switch between TopHat, PCH, and IceShield inserts within minutes to support a wide variety of test configurations.
- Spacious Platen Design: Provides flexibility for both RF and DC setups without space limitations, ensuring easy integration of different configurations.
- Compact Design: Small footprint with field-upgradable components for smooth integration into existing test cells.
- Low-Volume MicroChamber and FemtoGuard Thermal Triaxial Chuck: Included by default
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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
FormFactor - Cascade Ultra High-Power (UHP) - Enabling single-contact high-current/high-voltage test
- Enables coaxial measurements up to 10,000 V and 300 A pulsed (600 A in a parallel configuration) with a single touchdown
- Even distribution of high current with innovative multi-fingertip design
- Compatible with TESLA 200/300 mm power device characterization system
- Reduced measurement time by testing both high-voltage and high-current conditions with a single touchdown
- Accurate characterization of a wide range of pad sizes and test currents, with minimum pad damage and contact resistance
- Safe, reliable and repeatable high-current/voltage measurements over a wide temperature range (from -55°C to +300°C)
PureLine 3 Technology
- Provides an effectively noise free environment around the device under test (DUT)
- First automated probe station to achieve -190dB spectral noise*
- Up to 32x lower noise (1kHz), for improved device characterization and modelling at the 7/5/2 nm technology nodes targeted for 5G and beyond applications
- Eliminates over 97% of the environmental noise experienced in previous probe systems
- Extensive collection of FormFactor patents, electrical design knowledge, and measurement system IP
Plug In and Go
- World’s first probe station with integrated TestCell Power Management (a TestCell is a connected set of equipment, including test software, instruments, probe station, thermal system, and related measurement accessories such as cables and on-wafer probes)
- Eliminates all ground-loop induced TestCell noise
- Low field emissions
- Provides fully managed and filtered AC power to the entire system, prober and instruments
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
- Coaxial and triaxial measurements up to 10,000 V
- High-quality construction with low-noise electrical performance
- Replaceable probe tips in a variety of tip sizes
- Temperature range of of -60°C to 300°C
- Triaxial measurement ensures a much better understanding of device leakage in the off state
- Highly reliable, stable and repeatable measurements
- Integrally designed as part of a complete measurement solution
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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
- DC-40 GHz bandwidth
- 10 ps rise time
- Low insertion and return loss
- 2 mils of tip-to-tip compliance
- High probing angle and clearance
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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.
