FormFactor - Cascade Custom Probe Systems - Comprehensive technical and application know-how for challenging applications
Customized Solutions for a Variety of Challenging Applications
We are your partner for challenging applications. Our comprehensive technical and application know-how over all probe system platforms and our expertise for customized products is based on an extensive experience over many years. We offer a special demo support in-house or at the customer, as well as after sales support for complicated setups.
Customization Examples

Waveguide with customized bracket

300 mm chuck with large tweezer pocket

RF positioner with micrometer screws

Double-side setup for emission microscopy

Combined microscope movement for scope and black body

mmW setup with North/South positioner platform
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Linea SWIR features a cutting-edge InGaAs sensor in a compact package that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. With exceptional responsivity and low noise, this camera allows customers to see their products like never before. Linea SWIR is available as a 1k resolution camera with highly responsive 12.5 µm pixels, or a 512 resolution camera with larger 25 µm pixels.
Our patented miniaturized L/S/C Tri-Band Feed delivers top-notch performance and unmatched flexibility.
Equipped with a common L/S/C radiating front end, it’s complemented by a modular set of active RF modules, enabling simultaneous reception and tracking across various frequency bands. Its compact, lightweight design allows it to be mounted on any dishes ranging from 6 to 24 feet.
Available in single, dual, or tri-band configurations, this feed offers the best value for customers looking to meet current requirements while staying future-ready.
It’s also field-upgradable to add any missing bands with straightforward RF module additions, ensuring scalability while keeping costs in check.
The SPARTE 300 series antenna is a battle-tested product that has consistently delivered top-tier performance for mission-critical applications where reliable telemetry reception is paramount. This rugged antenna guarantees our customers the utmost precision, a long operational life, and straightforward maintenance.
The SPARTE 300 series opens up a world of possibilities for users, ranging from aircraft tracking and high-speed target monitoring to duplex datalinks with both receiving and transmitting capabilities.
Furthermore, the extensive and customizable input/output options empower users to operate multiple antennas in a coordinated, multi-site tracking setup. With all antennas, regardless of size, being effortlessly monitored, managed and controlled by using our TM Maestro software.
- High ENR
- Wide frequency range
- Custom frequencies available
The NC3600 Series coaxial noise sources are an excellent choice for applications requiring high ENR, such as ATE, radiometer, and radar systems.
An SMA male connector is standard for the RF output and feed thrus for bias input. SMA female is an option. Custom frequencies and flatness available. Contact the factory with your request.
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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
- Flight Qualified
- Support for IEEE-1588 and GPS Havequick II I/O
- Input IEEE-1588 and Convert to IRIG A/B
- Tested to MIL-STD 810F and 461E CE102 and RE 102
- Custom options available
- Choice of Series resistance or Termination (signal line to ground)
- Use of High Performance RF Resistors
- Choice of Resistor values available
- Choice of body styles, Infinity, ACP or FPC
- Can help to stabilize oscillations in high-gain devices
- Impedance match to low dynamic resistance laser diodes
- Custom configured for your application
Comprehensive, Turn-key Integrated Measurement System (IMS) with Keysight Photonics Application
All-in-One BERT and Sampling Oscilloscope
- Customized built-in 4ch sampling oscilloscope and 4ch BERT
- Fast measurement and high performance shorten test times, improve yields, and cut capital infrastructure costs
- Sampling Oscilloscope
- Fast: 250 ksamples/s to measure 1 Msamples in about 5 s
- High Sensitivity: –15 dBm (typ., SMF)
- Wide bandwidth: 35 GHz (optical, SMF), 25 GHz (optical, MMF), 40 GHz (electrical)
- Low Jitter: 200 fs rms (typ.)
- Both NRZ and PAM4 signal analysis, Supports 53-Gbaud analysis with PAM4
- Built-in 26/53 Gbaud Clock Recovery Unit (CRU) for both NRZ and PAM4
- NRZ Jitter component analysis
- BERT
- Low-Jitter PPG: 600 fs rms (typ.)
- High-sensitivity ED: 25 mV (typ.)
- Sampling Oscilloscope
- Built-in PC for stable fast performance
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.