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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- Revolutionary technology advancement for wafer and die-level photonics probing
- Real-time in-situ calibrations
- Singulated die testing
- True die-level edge coupling
- In-situ power measurements
- Advanced calibration technologies
- Enables autonomous measurements
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Cryogenic Temperatures
- Fully isolated experiment space for true 4K temperatures during probing
- Cryogenic positioners to provide large travel ranges without warming up the device
- Integrated helium pot for high temperature stability of the device under test
- Fully dry cryogen-free cooler eliminates the need for expensive helium circulation systems
- Rapid cool liquid nitrogen option for faster cool down times
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
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IMX264 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-507m) and color (1800 C-507c) 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
- Full-radius, nickel-plated tungsten needles
- Power bypass inductance: 16 nH
- Supports collinear and non-standard needle configurations
- Support up to a maximum of 12 ceramic blades DC needles / contacts
- Ideal for probing the entire circuit for functional test
- DC probes can provide power or slow logic to circuit under test
Flexibility
- Application flexibility: Coax, Triax, RF/mmW, High Power, Double Sided
- Temperatures range from -60°C to +300°C
- Surfaces are nickel or gold-plated
- Hybrid chuck design – operation with and without cooling unit
- Field-upgradeable: On-site cold upgrades for all main prober platforms
Highest Efficiency for Reduced Cost of Test
- Up to 25% lower air consumption (CDA) than other systems on the market with no compromise in transition times
- Up to 15% faster transition times than other systems on the market
- Up to 12 contacts; any contact can be DC, Power, Logic to 500 MHz,or RF to 20 GHz
- Online design configuration tool helps you to specify your probe in minutes
- All designs are fully quadrant compatible
- Full solution includes probes, calibration substrates, stations, accessories and software
- Scalable architecture for future needs
DC, RF and Optical Probe Positioning for Highest Accuracy Measurements
FormFactor offers a wide variety of manual and motorized probe positioners for any application from DC to terahertz measurements and beyond.
- Probe loss is 3 dB typical between 140 and 200 GHz, S11/S22 15 dB typical
- Reduced unwanted couplings and transmission modes
- Able to shrink pad geometries to 25 x 35 µm (best case)
- Typical contact resistance < 0.05 Ω on Al, < 0.02 Ω on Au
- WR15, WR12, WR10, WR8, WR6, WR4, WR3, and WR2 bands available.
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IMX250 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-508m) and color (1800 C-508c) models
-
ALVIUM® Technology for on-board image processing
-
MIPI CSI-2 interface with up to 4 lanes
-
Platform concept that enables the operation of different Alvium camera models with a common software
-
Hirose HR FHH55 FPC connector with minimum space requirements for a compact design
-
Precise sensor-to-lens mount alignment
-
Standard M3 mounting holes for top and bottom mounting, standard M2 mounting holes for front mounting
-
Industrial performance for embedded vision applications
-
Easy-to-install driver and code examples
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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.
