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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Fully isolated experiment space for true 4K temperatures during probing
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Cryogenic positioners to provide large travel ranges without warming up the device
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Flexible thermal jumpers to ensure high thermal conductance and low mechanical transmission
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A soft vacuum bellows provides a compliant mounting interface for the cryocooler
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Quick release vacuum feedthroughs for easy configurability
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A large rectangular port for high signal capacity
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Continues the Infinity family’s Industry leading electrical performance
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High temperature capability (175° C +) for automotive device characterization and other applications
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Better tip visibility for enhanced placement accuracy and repeatability
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Improved tip life/durability with solid rhodium contacts
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New tip architecture enables support for narrower pitches (e.g. 25um)
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Advanced mechanical design combined with small contacts enables probing on smaller pads/pitches and improves durability and robustness
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Provides an effectively noise free environment around the device under test (DUT)
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World’s first probe station with integrated TestCell Power Management (a TestCell is a connected set of equipment, including test software, instruments, probe station, thermal system, and related measurement accessories such as cables and on-wafer probes)
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Up to 4x faster flicker noise thermal testing on 30 μm pads
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Provides dark and dry environment for measuring light sensitive transistors, and devices at negative temperatures (<= -60°C) with frost free operation
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Provides fully managed and filtered AC power to the entire system – prober and instruments
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Filters harmful noise generated by external thermal control systems
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Reduced “antenna effect” injection of unwanted RF noise into the measurement path
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Provide up to 100dB attenuation (50Hz to 80Mhz) with 100mA max DC current handling
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Ultra-low, fA-level current and fF-level capacitance measurements from -65 °C to + 300 °C
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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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User-centered design minimizes training costs and enhances efficiency
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Test automation out-of-cassette for higher test cell efficiency for over-night/over-weekend operation
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Comprehensive I/O connections: Standard setup of up to 24 RF lines (up to 20 GHz) and 48 DC lines, with extensions to higher I/O connections possible.
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Non-magnetic construction: Capable of characterizing qubits below 50 mK without magnetic interference when required.
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Sample size: Proven with chips up to 10×10 mm in size.
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Pressure-based contact: Connect test and measurement I/O to DUT pads using pressure only. No permanent connection required.
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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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Wide range of extremly performant, reliable thermal chuck systems from ATT
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Easy on-screen navigation, wafer mapping, and operation of accessories and thermal systems with Velox
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User-centered design minimizes training costs and enhances efficiency
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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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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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Cryogen-free: cooling with two-stage pulse tube refrigerator (PTR)
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Low vibration
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Mechanical heat switch
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Internal charcoal sorption pump
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Up to 12 contacts; any contact can be DC, Power, Logic to 500 MHz,or RF to 20 GHz
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Online design configuration tool helps you to specify your probe in minutes
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All designs are fully quadrant compatible
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Full solution includes probes, calibration substrates, stations, accessories and software
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Scalable architecture for future needs
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.
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FormFactor, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
7005 Southfront Road, Livermore, CA 94551, USA
Phone: 925-290-4000
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