FormFactor - Cascade MPS150 Modular Probe Station
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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
FormFactor introduces a new modular concept for its best-in-class 150 mm probe stations. This will make it even easier to configure your individual probe solution for current and future needs at an incredible price. Simply choose a base station and add as many application-specific starter kits as you need.
Available Options
Microscope
- Stereo Zoom Microscope
- High Resolution Microscope
Application Starter Kit (incl. Probes)
- IV/CV
- RF Basic
- mmW Basic
- Keysight N5291 (Advanced mmW)
- VDI Mini Extenders (Advanced mmW)
- Focus Microwaves Delta Tuners (Advanced Load-pull)
- Advanced THz
- Failure Analyis
- High Power
Positioner Kit
- Basic
- Advanced mmW / THz / Load-pull
Chuck
- Coax
- Triax
- RF
- Thermal
- High Power
Base Station
- Basic
- Advanced mmW / THz / Load-pull
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More Product Information
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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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Unique Air Coplanar tip design with choice of beryllium copper (BeCu) or tungsten tip material
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DC to 110 GHz models available in single and dual line versions
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Low insertion and return loss with ultra-low-loss ( -L ) versions
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Excellent crosstalk characteristics
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Wide operating temperature -65 ° C to + 200 ° C
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Wide range of pitches available, from 50 to 1250 µm
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Individually supported contacts
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Reduced contact (RC) probe tips for small pads
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BeCu tip provides rugged, repeatable contact on gold pads
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Sample can be loaded or removed when the cryostat is cold
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High cooling power with sample in (He-3) liquid (400 mK with 400 microwatt cooling power)
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Sample probe and a load-lock with gate valve
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Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 200 mm or single dies
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Probe cards and/or up to eight positioners
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Probe positioners placed inside vacuum chamber
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Short and stable probe arms
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Joystick controller
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Manual probe positioners with rotary feed-throughs
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Software control of chuck for fast step-and-repeat testing of the entire wafer
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Fast step-and-repeat testing of the whole wafer
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User-centered design minimizes training costs and enhances efficiency
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Light-tight version and EMI-shielded version for low noise and light-sensitive measurements
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Application flexibility, ideal for use in high frequency applications
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Sized to accommodate thermal chucks, laser cutter, and video equipment on the probe system
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Suitable for integration with vibration isolating tables
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Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 200 mm or single dies
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Probe cards and/or up to eight positioners
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Independently cooled cold shield
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Probe positioners placed inside vacuum chamber
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Intuitive, manual drives
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Front loading capability through load door
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Independent control of linear chuck stage and positioners
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Contact/separation stroke for chuck
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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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Revolutionary technology advancement for wafer and die-level photonics probing
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Real-time in-situ calibrations
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Highest accuracy in test results
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Lowest coupling loss
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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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Dark, shielded and frost-free
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-40°C to +125°C
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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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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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Multi-purpose SIGMA instrument integration kit
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Shorter cabling and universal chuck connection
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Triax probe with protected guard
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Triax design for low-leakage measurements up to 3 kV
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Special chuck surface coating
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High-isolation ready
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Arcing protection
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Shield Enclosure with interlock
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Advanced grounding concept
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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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