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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Low running costs, less vibration, less noise, reduced maintenance
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Large convenient experimental access: Up to 12 line-of-sight ISO100 ports located on perimeter of plates
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CMN calibrated thermometry on MC plate
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Operation via touch panel controller: Remote operation via ethernet interface
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High-quality construction with low-noise electrical performance
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Kelvin version for convenient 4-point measurements
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Replaceable coaxial probe tips, with choice of tip radii, and full electrical guard to the probe tip
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SSMC 50 connectors
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Ultra-low, fA and fF measurements from -65 º C to 150 º C
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Substrate material: High-resistivity silicon
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Substrate thickness: 275 µm
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Dielectric constant: 11.8
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Nominal Z0: 50 Ω
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On-wafer power device characterization up to 10,000 V DC / 600 A
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Safe and convenient integration kits to support T.I.P.S. “LuPo” High Voltage / High Power Probe Cards
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Prevent thin wafers from curling and breaking
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Safety interlock system with clear enclosure for operator safety during device measurements
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Convenient connection kits for easy and safe system integration with power device analyzers from Keysight Technologies and major suppliers
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Up to 25% lower air consumption (CDA) than other systems in the market (300l/min) with no compromise in transition times
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Windows 10 compatibility enables highest performance and safe operation with state-of-the-art hardware
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High power capability: +/- 200V, 17A.
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Minimum pulse width: 200ns.
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Modular design which enables multiple configurations.
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Shared library. The MPIV can be used as a standalone instrument using an ActiveX library, which easily integrates into existing test software.
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Flexible Input/Output. Choose between high power and high precision pulse modules to create a customized setup for your specific application.
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Compatible with Focus Microwaves’ device characterization software (Load Pull Explorer, LPEx)
- Support for the highest speeds available in CoaXPress 2.0
- Connect to and capture from up to four cameras or combine connections for even higher data rates
- Simplify cabling with PoCXP support between cameras and vision computer
- Offload host computer of custom image processing using a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) device
- Distribute image processing workload across multiple computers through data forwarding capability
- Synchronize with sensors, encoders, and controllers with ample auxiliary I/Os for each CoaXPress connection
- Use license fingerprint for Aurora Imaging Library and avoid the need for a separate hardware key
- Monitor and troubleshoot acquisition performance in detail using Aurora Gecho event-logging tool
Systems are complete. They plug into an outlet and are ready to go. Our standard systems are 3U, which is 5.25″ and 5U, 8.75″. Systems are available with or without IEEE-488, RS-232 and Ethernet connectivity. Amplifiers Systems are available in both Broadband and Band-Specific frequencies. We are well-known in the industry for successfully adapting our amplifiers or custom designing new solutions to suit each unique project. Please refer to our Adapted & Custom Design Solutions link to begin formulating your performance objectives and other criteria.
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Ideal for a wide range of applications such as RF, mm-Wave and sub-THz characterization, FA, DWC, MEMS, optoelectronic tests and WL
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Re-configurable and upgradable as requirements grow
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Minimizes setup times with no loss in performance or accuracy
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Seamless integration of various measurement instruments
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Solid station frame
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Built-in vibration-isolation solution for superior vibration attenuation
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Rigid microscope bridge
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Compact and rigid mechanical design
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Highly accurate measurement results
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Incorporates best-known methods
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Ergonomic and straightforward design for comfortable and easy operation
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Low-profile design
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Simple microscope operation
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Quick and ergonomic change of DUT through pull-out stage
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Minimize training efforts
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Fast time to data
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Convenient operation
- Capture from legacy to the latest video sources through support for SD analog to UHD digital formats
- Connect and switch between different video sources via Mini DisplayPort, HD-BNC, HDMI, and custom analog DVI1 connectivity
- Handle multiple video sources with the simultaneous capture of up to eight HD or two UHD streams2
- Optimize video transmission and storage through onboard multi-stream H.264 encoding
- Minimize system footprint by way of a single-slot PCIe card design
- Simplify application development using the Aurora Imaging Library, formerly Matrox Imaging Library (MIL), software development kit (SDK)
- Deploy on a current platform of choice with support for 64-bit Windows® 7/10 and Linux
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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