FormFactor - Cascade WPH Probe - Multi-contact DC probe with full-radius needles
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Full-radius, nickel-plated tungsten needles
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Power bypass inductance: 16 nH
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Supports collinear and non-standard needle configurations
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Support up to a maximum of 12 ceramic blades DC needles / contacts
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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
The WPH probes feature up to 12 ceramic-bladed, nickel-plated, tungsten needles with a 2 x 12 square pin cable interface. The circuit board has been laid out such that both series and shunt components can be added to the signal path of each needle.
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Low insertion loss
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Low contact resistance
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Lithographically defined probe tip
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Nickel contacts
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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
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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
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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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Full-radius, nickel-plated tungsten needles
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Power bypass inductance: 16 nH
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Supports collinear and non-standard needle configurations
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Support up to a maximum of 12 ceramic blades DC needles / contacts
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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
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Customizable sample space to fit the user’s application
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Long holding time: 100 hours for six (6) STP liter He-3 gas
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Stable He-3 pot temperature: Separate sippers for 1K pot and the charcoal sorb cooling line; +/- 0.5 mK at base temperature
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Low noise
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Multiple operation modes: He-3 cryostat can be operated without pumping the 1K pot (referred to as 4K operation mode)
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Highly stable granite base
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Independent, coarse movement of X and Y axes, combined with easy fine adjustments down to submicron ranges
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Re-configurable for DC, RF, mmW, FA, WLR and more
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Multiple accessories: Thermal chucks, motorized microscopes and positioners, dark box, and more
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Low-profile, straightforward design
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Easy and ergonomic operation
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Front or backside instrumentation, e.g.: Integrating Sphere, Fiber setup, Pressure Module
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Front or backside probing capability
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32 GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rate operation. Fully compatible with other PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GTps
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Link widths up to 8-lanes
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Memory segmentation for capture of multiple traces
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Simultaneous two-link, dual port capture is allowed by multiple users
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Host-Client connection for remote debugging using Ethernet, or local debugging using USB
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Decodes all PCIe and NVMe traffic at all layers of the stack including the TLP, DLLP, and PHY layer logic sub-blocks
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Trigger and Search events include training sequences, ordered sets, queue pairs, PRPs, Scatter/ Gather Lists (SGL) etc.
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Cascade up to four Xgig captures into a single trace view
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Full support of LTSSM for analysis
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Field replaceable modular fan and power supply assemblies
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LED’s give quick indicators of power and status
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Works with the VIAVI Xgig software tool suite: Trace Control, Trace View, Expert™, Serialytics™
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Best solution for high accuracy IV/CV, low-noise and 1/f measurements with PureLine, AutoGuard and next generation MicroChamber technologies
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Enables up to 5x faster time to accurate data
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Advanced 4-axis semi-automatic stage for accurate positioning and repeatable probe-to-pad contact
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RF/microwave device characterization, 1/f, WLR, FA and design debug
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User-centered design minimizes training costs and enhances efficiency
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