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.
For more information please contact your local sales representative.
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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35 ppm AC/DC multifunction calibrator for multimeters, power meters and generally all kinds of electric meters. Implementing modular design, 9010 can be further customized to calibrate oscilloscopes, insulation testers, sources and transducers.
- 35 ppm accuracy
- 400 MHz scope option
- Power quality functions, voltage from current
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Power bypass inductance: 8 nH
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Standard DCQ probes have flat tip needles available in nickel-plated tungsten or BeCu with diameters of 0.75 mil, 1.0 mil and 1.5 mil.
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Supports collinear and non-standard needle configurations
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Up to 16 DC for standard; maximum of 24 DC for custom
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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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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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Real resistors switched by relays
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Custom units and time sequences
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No residual resistance
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20 ppm accuracy
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Six different languages
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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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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: 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
Total power subsystem integration
- Ethernet communication
- Full sub-system wiring
- Single P.O.
- Custom interface to suit customer requirements
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Customizable configuration up to 25 contacts: RF, Eye-Pass power, ground, logic
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Lithographically-defined tips allow automated over temperature measurement on pads as small as 30 µm x 50 µm
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Low and repeatable contact resistance on aluminum pads (< 0.05 Ω) ensures accurate results
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Durable probe structure ensures more than 250,000 contacts
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Able to measure from -40°C to +125°C without compromising performance or accuracy of specifications
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
Test & Measurement
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