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.

Flexibility

• Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 100 mm or single dies
• Up to six positioners
• Use with liquid nitrogen or helium, depending on the target temperature
• Probing with an open chamber lid possible under atmospheric condition
• Specially designed for laboratory environments
• Covers wide range of measurements (I-V, C-V, RF, MEMS, OPTO)

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• Boost performance by up to 3x over its precursor thanks to an Intel x6000 series embedded processor 
• Capture high-resolution images at high speed through a choice of CMOS sensors from two to 16 Megapixels 
• Deploy in dirty, humid, or harsh industrial environments by way of a compact IP67-rated design 
• Communicate actions and results to other automation and enterprise equipment via real-time digital I/Os, and Ethernet (TCP/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, EtherNet/IP™2, Modbus® , PROFINET® , and native robot interfaces) 
• Handle Human-Machine Interface (HMI) function by way of VGA and USB connectivity 
• Simplify vision setup and upkeep via integrated lens focusing and illumination intensity control 
• Synchronize to the manufacturing line through the support for incremental rotary encoders 
• Solve machine vision applications efficiently with Aurora Design Assistant by constructing flowcharts instead of writing program code 
• Maintain control and independence through the ability to code custom flowchart steps 
• Tackle machine vision applications with utmost confidence using field-proven tools for analyzing, locating, classifying, measuring, reading, and verifying 
• Leverage deep learning for visual inspection through image classification and segmentation tools

ULTRA UH series polypropylene based hybrid electromagnetic EMC absorbers are the latest technology for EMC/RF test applications.

The polypropylene material has a highly uniform carbon density throughout the material, which provides for more predictable results with no discontinuities.

Its unique technology is a critical factor in achieving the highest electromagnetic reflectivity performance in an MVG EMC anechoic chamber.

Pylons are stationary metal Device Under Test support structures designed to minimize measurement signal backscattering.

Their shapes, sizes, and construction specifications are determined by requirements such as maximum DUT size, its mechanical properties, and minimum rotator size.

These MVG-Orbit/FR Legacy Series EL/AZ Positioners provide accurate, balanced rotation, and controllable velocity of 2 axes, for the positioning of very large devices in test configurations.

Their rugged yet straight-forward construction ensures maximum reliability and trouble-free operation, yielding the best size and weight/performance ratio.

Typically, the unit includes the body, precise slew bearings, a DC motor, gear reducer, encoder/synchro, and limit switch assembly. The turntable surface is designed with a threaded mounting hole pattern for ease of use. A Safe/Operate switch is included to ensure safety.

• Multiple voltage⁄current ranges 
• Direct numeric entry and incremental rotary control of voltage and current 
• The remote or local sense 
• Illuminated keys and display legends. 
• Up to ten store/recall set-ups (30 setups for triple output) 
• Power output display 
• Link and copy mode

Flexibility

• Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 200 mm or single dies
• Probe cards and/or up to eight positioners
• Use with liquid nitrogen or helium, depending on the target temperature. Or use of cryo-cooler for dry-cooling option.
• 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

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The MVG-Orbit/FR performance series has recently been expanded to include the AL-458x series of medium-duty, tri-axes positioners. Thanks to their low profile design and advanced drive mechanism, these symmetrical AZ/EL/AZ positioners ensure accurate, balanced rotation, and controllable velocity.

Their rugged and straightforward construction ensures maximum reliability and trouble-free operation, yielding the best size and weight / performance ratio. This series includes a counter weight option which improves overall system stability and accuracy while allowing for higher DUT loads.