FormFactor - Cascade IMS-K-SiPh - Integrated system with Keysight Photonics Application Suite hardware and software
Comprehensive, Turn-key Integrated Measurement System (IMS) with Keysight Photonics Application
Industry’s Most Productive and Accurate Wafer Level Photonics Measurement System
FormFactor understands that a test engineer‘s goal is to be making measurements. With the complexity of Silicon Photonics measurements, an integrated, verified solution will prevent engineers from spending valuable time on long development projects. We have developed all the tools, fixtures and calibration techniques to enable you to be measuring your photonic devices in hours instead of months or years. FormFactor’s Autonomous Silicon Photonics Measurement Assistant and Keysight’s Instrument offer a highly flexible solution that enables quick changeover for a multitude of testing needs from single fibers to arrays and from vertical coupling to edge coupling. Our Photonics Integration Kit and the revolutionary OptoVue Calibration Kit, will get you production proven, optimized optical measurements right after installation.
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 wafer level photonics 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-SIPH.
Applications
- Silicon Photonics Measurements
Suite Hardware and Software
FormFactor and partner Keysight applications experts will help you configure a robust, complete solution, including:
- FormFactor probe system: CM300xi, SUMMIT200, MPS150 (others available)
- Manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic probes station options
- FormFactor analytical probes: RF and DC probes on manual or motorized positioners
- FormFactor Integrated Single, Dual or 3 sided HexNano Optical Positioning
- FormFactor photonics automation software: SiPh-Tools and Photonics Controller Interface for automated optical positioner calibrations and control
- Temperature measurements and automation from -40°C to +125°C
- Tunable lasers, power meters, and polarization synthesizer: Keysight N7776C, N7778C, N7744C, N7745C, N7786C, N7788C (others available)
- Modular lasers: Keysight 81606A, 81607A, 81608A and 81602A (others available)
- Keysight semiconductor parameter analyzer or PXIe SMUs for Optical to Electrical (O-E): B2901A, B1500A, M9601A PXI SMU (others available)
- Keysight test and automation oftware: Photonics Application Suite (PAS), PathWave Test Automation with FormFactor Wafer prober plug-in
- To complete the system: cables, adapters, mounting hardware, etc.
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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
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Ultra Low Temperature
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Pulse tube cryocooler for cryogen free 4K temperatures
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Two stage ADR provides solid state cooling down to 30mK
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Sample stage mounting at both 1K and 50mK
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
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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Revolutionary technology advancement for wafer and die-level photonics probing
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Highest accuracy in test results
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New innovative combination of hardware and software features to align and optimize fibers/arrays in a wafer-level trench
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Minimized coupling losses with minimal trench dimensions
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Industry standard for vertical coupling to wafer-level grating couplers
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Positioning hardware is precisely calibrated to the probe station and ready to perform die-to-die optical optimizations in minutes
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Dark, shielded and frost-free
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-40°C to +125°C
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Leveraging considerable expertise through an innovative engineering team
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Pioneering set of automated functions that perform critical calibrations of the optical positioning system to the probe station
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Exclusive FormFactor-developed automated test methodology
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Automates manual tasks by integrating probe station machine vision capability with optical positioning and test equipment
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FormFactor-developed graphical user interface to manually control the optical positioning system
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Configurable between single fibers, fiber arrays and edge coupling holders
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Ideal for a wide range of applications such as RF, mm-Wave and sub-THz characterization, FA, DWC, MEMS, optoelectronic tests and WL
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Re-configurable and upgradable as requirements grow
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Minimizes setup times with no loss in performance or accuracy
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Seamless integration of various measurement instruments
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Solid station frame
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Built-in vibration-isolation solution for superior vibration attenuation
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Rigid microscope bridge
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Compact and rigid mechanical design
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Highly accurate measurement results
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Incorporates best-known methods
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Ergonomic and straightforward design for comfortable and easy operation
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Low-profile design
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Simple microscope operation
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Quick and ergonomic change of DUT through pull-out stage
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Minimize training efforts
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Fast time to data
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Convenient operation
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Ease of use – Less experienced operators can perform an RF calibration up to 500 GHz by simply pushing a button. This reduces the need of experienced users full time on each system.
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Reduced Soak Time – The system will automatically re-align the probes to the pads if they drift from alignment. This reduces test time and increases throughput.
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Unattended Use – Measurements can be left running over night or the weekend, testing all devices on the wafer, and at different temperatures without the need of an operator.
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Calibration Monitor and Re-calibration – System will
continuously monitor calibration drift, and automatically re-calibrate the system should the drift exceed a predefined limit.
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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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Power bypass inductance: 8 nH
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Standard DCQ probes have flat tip needles available in nickel-plated tungsten or BeCu with diameters of 0.75 mil, 1.0 mil and 1.5 mil.
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Supports collinear and non-standard needle configurations
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Up to 16 DC for standard; maximum of 24 DC for custom
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Ideal for probing the entire circuit for functional test
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DC probes can provide power or slow logic to circuit under test
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Cryogen-free option available
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Flexible sample space
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Low noise, low vibration
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Long holding time
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Stable He-3 pot temperature
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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