FormFactor - Cascade |Z| Probe® PCB - Robust RF test on PCB and ceramic
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Replace costly and inflexible test fixtures with easy-to-use probe tips
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Long lifetime – typically over 1,000,000 contacts
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GS/SG footprint up to 4 GHz and GSG up to 20 GHz
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High-power RF test: up to 30 Watts
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Test at temperatures from -60°C to 200°C
Flexibility is the key for efficient PCB and ceramic testing. The |Z| Probe® PCB is simple to align and handle and can be easily positioned. It optimally replaces costly test fixtures which are often inflexible. A robust design makes the |Z| Probe PCB easy to handle and offers a long working life typically more than one million (1,000,000) contacts.
The planar tip of the |Z| Probe PCB has precisely calculated, parallel, separate contact springs which move independently of one another, allowing a precise, quick and simple contact with the DUT, even if there are significant contact height differences. This unique feature as well as the overall very robust design of the |Z| Probe PCB ensures a long life and simple handling.
Used in conjunction with a manual probe system including probe positioners and calibration substrates, the |Z| Probe PCB becomes the ultimate tool for all RF circuit probing needs.
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Comprehensive, Turn-key Integrated Measurement System (IMS) with Keysight Photonics Application
- 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)
The LWP series Lightwave Probe enables optical measurements for on-wafer and hybrid photonics devices. It features user replaceable fiber pigtails allowing the probe to be optimized for a variety of light delivery and light collection applications including the characterization of topside illuminated photodiodes, Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), hybrid transmitters and receivers, and LEDs.
- Coaxial and triaxial measurements up to 10,000 V
- High-quality construction with low-noise electrical performance
- Replaceable probe tips in a variety of tip sizes
- Temperature range of of -60°C to 300°C
- Triaxial measurement ensures a much better understanding of device leakage in the off state
- Highly reliable, stable and repeatable measurements
- Integrally designed as part of a complete measurement solution
- Probe loss is 3 dB typical between 140 and 200 GHz, S11/S22 15 dB typical
- Reduced unwanted couplings and transmission modes
- Able to shrink pad geometries to 25 x 35 µm (best case)
- Typical contact resistance < 0.05 Ω on Al, < 0.02 Ω on Au
- WR15, WR12, WR10, WR8, WR6, WR4, WR3, and WR2 bands available.
Environmental Control
- Wafer temp verified <4.5 K (with 44 RF probes in contact)
- Magnetic field suppression to <200 nT
- Highly uniform wafer temperature
- Precise thermal stability and control
- Solid construction with granite base enables precision motion and vibration control
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
SlimVue Microscope
- Combined eye-pieces and CCD camera mount
- 3x zoom and quick lens exchange
- Quick lens exchange
- 1 um optical resolution
- Minimized scope footprint
- Fast change from navigation optics to high-resolution optics
- Resolving ‹ 50 μm pads
- Simple integration with any mmW modules
Application Specific Sigma Kits
- Engraved guides on mmW platen
- Supports broadband, load pull, coax RF and banded waveguide configuration
- Optical feedback on platen position (gauge)
- Adaptable to any mmW/sub-THz applications
- Seamless integration with any mmW modules and tuners
- Fast mounting and setup change
THz measurement capability
- Rock-solid mechanical design
- Submicron stage accuracy
- Optical feedback on platen and probe position (gauge)
- Motorized positioner
- <+-1 um separation repeatability
- Micrometer-accurate and repeatable probe placement and overtravel
- Highly-precise and stable THz measurements
Optimized Measurement Setup
- Multi-purpose SIGMA instrument integration kit
- Shorter cabling and universal chuck connection
- Triax probe with protected guard
- Optimized signal path
- Safe probe tip exchange
- Seamless integration of various analyzers
High Power Chuck
- Triax design for low-leakage measurements up to 3 kV
- Special chuck surface coating
- High-isolation ready
- High-current measurement up to 100 A with lowest contact resistance
- Optional upgrade for 10 kV (coax) operating voltage
- Thin wafer handling capability
Safe Operation
- Arcing protection
- Shield Enclosure with interlock
- Advanced grounding concept
- Maximum protection from high-voltage shock for users and devices
- Common ground protection for all instruments
- EMI/light-tight shielded environment
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Replace costly and inflexible test fixtures with easy-to-use probe tips
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Long lifetime – typically over 1,000,000 contacts
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GS/SG footprint up to 4 GHz and GSG up to 20 GHz
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High-power RF test: up to 30 Watts
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Test at temperatures from -60°C to 200°C
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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