FormFactor - Cascade Shield Enclosure Light-tight probing
- Light-tight version and EMI-shielded version for low noise and light-sensitive measurements
- Application flexibility, ideal for use in high frequency applications
- Sized to accommodate thermal chucks, laser cutter, and video equipment on the probe system
- Suitable for integration with vibration isolating tables
Shield Enclosures are designed for durable stability and sized to accommodate analytical probers equipped with all kinds of accessories, including thermal chucks, laser cutters, TV and emission cameras. The EMI-shielded version guarantees a light-tight and electromagnetically shielded environment for all sensitive measurements.
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- On-Off power switch
- 20 A Circuit Breaker
- 8’ Flexible Power Cord
- Outlets – (4) 5-20R
- 3ft.
- (2) fork terminals (current)
- (1) fork terminals (ground)
- (2) Shielded Banana (voltage)
High-voltage/current Probes
- On-wafer power device characterization up to 10,000 V DC / 600 A
- Reduced probe and device destruction at high currents up to 20 A DC and 300 A pulse
- Increased isolation resistance and dielectric strength to provide full triaxial capability at high voltage (3,000 V) for low-leakage measurement
- 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
Comprehensive, Turn-key Integrated Measurement System (IMS) with Keysight PDA for On-wafer R&D Power Semiconductor Device Characterization Measurements
- Lithographic thin-film construction
- Excellent crosstalk characteristics
- Non-oxidizing nickel alloy tips
- Innovative force delivery mechanism
- 40GHz, 50GHz, 67GHz, 110GHz and 145GHz connectors available
- GSG, SG, GS, GSGSG, GSSG, SGS configurations
- 50 to 250 µm pitches (other pitches available on request)
- High current version (2 A) available
Advantages
- Superior field confinement reduces unwanted couplings to nearby devices and transmission modes
- Superior measurement accuracy and repeatability
- Small scrub minimizes damage to aluminum pad
- Typical contact resistance < 0. 05 Ω on Al, <0.02Ω on Au
- Save valuable wafer space and reduce pad parasitics by being able to shrink pad geometries to 25 x 35 µ m (best case)
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.
- High performance power bypassing provides low-impedance and resonant-free connections to 20 GHz
- RF bandwidth to 500 MHz
- Long probe life: > 250,000 contacts
- Beryllium-copper tips for gold pads or tungsten for aluminum pads
- Oscillation-free testing of wide-bandwidth analog circuits
- Use with ACP series probes to provide functional at-speed testing for known-good-die
- Mix multiple contact types: Ground, Power (Standard or Eye-Pass), Logic/Signal
- Low and repeatable contact resistance on aluminum pads ( < 0.25 Ω on Al, < 0.01 Ω on Au)
Flexibility
- Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 200 mm or single dies
- Probe cards and/or up to eight positioners
- Optional thermal chuck (-60°C to 300°C) and pressure regulation
- Accessories available, such as black bodies and optical motion analysis tools
- Optional upgrade for 300 mm wafer
- Designed for industrial environments
- Covers wide range of measurements (I-V, C-V, RF, MEMS, OPTO)
- Ideal for small structures
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
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
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
Test & Measurement