FormFactor - Cascade IMS-K-LFN - Integrated system with Keysight A-LFNA for 1/f flicker noise, RTN, phase noise, device characterization, and other low-frequency noise measurements
Comprehensive, Turn-key Integrated Measurement System (IMS) with Keysight A-LFNA for On-wafer R&D Advanced Low-Frequency Noise Measurements
Industry’s Most Productive and Accurate Advanced Low-Frequency Noise Measurement System
On-wafer 1/f noise measurements are a critical component of any characterization and modeling test system. Due to the required sensitivity, such testing can be easily corrupted by interference from outside or inside the test system. Overcoming these challenges requires carefully designed equipment from the industry’s foremost test and probe solution providers, cooperating to provide highly sensitive measurements in an ultra-low spectral noise environment. Tightly integrated instrumentation from industry leader Keysight completes the system to deliver best possible measurement accuracy and repeatability.
Fastest, Safest, and Most Affordable Path to High Quality Measurements
Pre-validated, turn-key, comprehensive, integrated measurement systems from FormFactor deliver peace of mind and immediate, out-of-the-box productivity for important test applications.
These benefits are provided at no extra cost. IMS solutions from FormFactor include no markups over Keysight pricing or integration charges.
Only one advanced low-frequency noise measurement system in the world is built upon the foundations of the #1 leader in R&D instrumentation plus the #1 leader in analytical probe systems – the FormFactor IMS-K-LFN.
Applications
- Low-Frequency Noise
FormFactor and partner Keysight applications experts will help you configure a robust, complete solution, including:
- FormFactor probe system: CM300xi-ULN, SUMMIT200 (others available)
- Manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic probes station options
- FormFactor analytical probes: DCP probes (others available) on manual or motorized positioners
- FormFactor DC automation software: Autonomous DC Measurement Assistant for unattended probing over temperature on small pads
- Full over temperature measurements and automation from -60°C to +300°C
- Keysight advanced low-frequency noise analyzer (A-LFNA): E4727B
- Keysight automation and modeling software: PathWave WaferPro (WaferPro Express)
- To complete the system: cables, adapters, mounting hardware, etc.
More Product Information
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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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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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Probe loss is 3 dB typical between 140 and 200 GHz, S11/S22 15 dB typical
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Reduced unwanted couplings and transmission modes
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Able to shrink pad geometries to 25 x 35 µm (best case)
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Typical contact resistance < 0.05 Ω on Al, < 0.02 Ω on Au
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WR15, WR12, WR10, WR8, WR6, WR4, WR3, and WR2 bands available.
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Combination of DC and RF in a single probe module: One dual probe or a maximum of three RF; a maximum of 9 DC standard (other quantities upon request).
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Utilizes ACP tip design, GSG, GS or SG
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RF tips available from DC to 110 GHz
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Choice of BeCu or tungsten tips
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DC power needles come standard with 100 pF microwave capacitor
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Power bypass inductance: 8 nH
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Maximum DC voltage: 50 V without power bypassing (25 V with standard power bypassing, and component dependent with custom power bypassing)
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Ideal for probing the entire circuit for functional test
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Dual ACP configuration supports differential signaling applications
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DC probes can provide power or slow logic to circuit under test
Ultra Low Temperature
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Pulse tube cryocooler for cryogen free 4K temperatures
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He-3 sorption cooler for high power intercept and launch stage for ADR
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Single stage ADR provides solid state cooling down to 25mK
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Sample stage mounting at both 300mK and 30mK
Configurability
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Multiple stage feedthroughs for thermally intercepting the signals
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Two large electrical bread boards for more configurable space
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Rapid cool options for faster cooldowns
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Wafer temp verified <4.5 K (with 44 RF probes in contact)
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Magnetic field suppression to <200 nT
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Easy exchange of customizable probe cards
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Configurable for 150 mm, 200 mm and 300 mm wafers
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Options for fully automated wafer load or manual
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Complete software suite for manual, semi-auto, or fully automated probing
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25 wafer cassette capacity for fully automated testing
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~15 minute cooldown time per wafer
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Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 100 mm or single dies
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Up to six positioners
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Independently cooled cold shield
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Probe positioners placed inside vacuum chamber
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Ergonomic and straightforward design
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Simple microscope operation
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Independent control of linear chuck stage and positioners
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Contact/separation stroke for probe platen
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Accommodates a combination of up to four Cascade Microtech probes
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Configurable for mixed-signal RF/mmW testing
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Quick and easy repairs to be performed in the field, by simply replacing individual probes
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Adaptable to new device layouts by exchanging individual probes
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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, 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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