FormFactor - Cascade DCP 100 Series Probe - Delivers superior guarding and shielding
- High-quality construction with low-noise electrical performance
- Kelvin version for convenient 4-point measurements
- Replaceable coaxial probe tips, with choice of tip radii, and full electrical guard to the probe tip
- SSMC 50 connectors
- Ultra-low, fA and fF measurements from -65 º C to 150 º C
The DCP100 delivers the measurement accuracy needed for advanced on-wafer process, device characterization and reliability testing. With superior guarding and shielding, these probes overcome the performance limitations of non-coaxial needle probes. They are integrally designed as part of a complete measurement solution, these probes are highly reliable, stable and repeatable.
Advantages
- Ultra-low, fA and fF measurements from -65 º C to 150 º C
- Full electrical guard to the probe tip
- Integrally designed as part of Cascade’s complete measurement solution
- Highly reliable, stable and repeatable
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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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- Customizable configuration up to 25 contacts: RF, Eye-Pass power, ground, logic
- Lithographically-defined tips allow automated over temperature measurement on pads as small as 30 µm x 50 µm
- Low and repeatable contact resistance on aluminum pads (< 0.05 Ω) ensures accurate results
- Durable probe structure ensures more than 250,000 contacts
- Able to measure from -40°C to +125°C without compromising performance or accuracy of specifications
Comprehensive, Turn-key Integrated Measurement System (IMS) with Keysight PNA for On-wafer R&D Measurements from RF to millimeter wave to Terahertz
Cryogenic Temperatures
- Fully isolated experiment space for true 4K temperatures during probing
- Cryogenic positioners to provide large travel ranges without warming up the device
- Integrated helium pot for high temperature stability of the device under test
- Fully dry cryogen-free cooler eliminates the need for expensive helium circulation systems
- Rapid cool liquid nitrogen option for faster cool down times
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PureLine 3 Technology
- Provides an effectively noise free environment around the device under test (DUT)
- First automated probe station to achieve -190dB spectral noise*
- Up to 32x lower noise (1kHz), for improved device characterization and modelling at the 7/5/2 nm technology nodes targeted for 5G and beyond applications
- Eliminates over 97% of the environmental noise experienced in previous probe systems
- Extensive collection of FormFactor patents, electrical design knowledge, and measurement system IP
Plug In and Go
- 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)
- Eliminates all ground-loop induced TestCell noise
- Low field emissions
- Provides fully managed and filtered AC power to the entire system, prober and instruments
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More than a calibration tool
- Calibration
- Validation
- Measurement
- Analysis
No one supports more VNA’s
- Support of more than 24 of the most common VNA’s
Tool for the novice
- Guided wizards and multimedia tutorials integrated
- Intelligence in setups
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- Accommodates a combination of up to four Cascade Microtech probes
- Configurable for mixed-signal RF/mmW testing
- Quick and easy repairs to be performed in the field, by simply replacing individual probes
- Adaptable to new device layouts by exchanging individual probes
Flexibility
- Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 150 mm or single dies
- Up to six positioners
- Optional thermal chuck (-60°C to 300°C) and pressure regulation
- 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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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
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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