FormFactor - Cascade DCP-HTR Series Probe - High-performance DC parametric probe
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Ultra-low, fA-level current and fF-level capacitance measurements from -65 °C to + 300 °C
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Guarantees fully-guarded measurements to fA and fF levels
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Individual connectors provide force-sense connection for quasi-Kelvin and CV measurements
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Allows probing of different pad materials and sizes
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Fast replacement of worn probes without the need for tools
The DCP-HTR probe delivers fA-level measurement capability from -65 °C to 300 °C for advanced characterization and reliability testing. Its unique design offers superior guarding and shielding over-temperature, overcoming the high-temperature performance limitations of standard coaxial needles. When used on a probe station with a MicroChamber, the DCP-HTR allows full utilization of semiconductor parametric test instruments. The optional probe tips with small diameter are ideal for probing pads as small as 30 x 30 μm.
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Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 200 mm or single dies
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Probe cards and/or up to eight positioners
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Probe positioners placed inside vacuum chamber
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Short and stable probe arms
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Joystick controller
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Manual probe positioners with rotary feed-throughs
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Software control of chuck for fast step-and-repeat testing of the entire wafer
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Fast step-and-repeat testing of the whole wafer
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User-centered design minimizes training costs and enhances efficiency

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Probe loss is 3 dB typical between 140 and 200 GHz, S11/S22 15 dB typical
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Reduced unwanted couplings and transmission modes
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Able to shrink pad geometries to 25 x 35 µm (best case)
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Typical contact resistance < 0.05 Ω on Al, < 0.02 Ω on Au
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WR15, WR12, WR10, WR8, WR6, WR4, WR3, and WR2 bands available.

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Designed for use with specific Probe Systems
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Tables to suit all facility requirements and applications
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Stable probing, even in submicron range
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Granite platen ensures rigidity and temperature stability
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Can be combined with the Shield Enclosures

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Pulse tube cryocooler for cryogen free 4K temperatures
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He-3 sorption cooler for high power intercept and launch stage for ADR
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Single stage ADR provides solid state cooling down to 25mK
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Sample stage mounting at both 300mK and 30mK
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Multiple stage feedthroughs for thermally intercepting the signals
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Two large electrical bread boards for more configurable space
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Rapid cool options for faster cooldowns

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Fully isolated experiment space for true 4K temperatures during probing
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Cryogenic positioners to provide large travel ranges without warming up the device
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Flexible thermal jumpers to ensure high thermal conductance and low mechanical transmission
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A soft vacuum bellows provides a compliant mounting interface for the cryocooler
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Quick release vacuum feedthroughs for easy configurability
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A large rectangular port for high signal capacity

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Re-configurable for DC, RF, mmW, FA, WLR and more
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Thermal range: -60˚C to 300˚C available
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Upgrade path to meet your future needs
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Stable and repeatable measurements over a wide thermal range
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Moisture-free, light-tight and EMI-shielded test environment with MicroChamber® technology
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Advanced EMI-shielding with PureLine with AttoGuard technologies
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Best solution for low-noise and 1/f measurements
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Minimize AC and spectral noise
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Minimizes settling times for efficient measurements, without compromising accuracy over full thermal range
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Locking roll-out stage
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Innovative microscope remote control
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Intuitive ergonomic stage controls
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Quick, safe, and comfortable wafer access
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Easy on-wafer navigation
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Fast setup and test data gathering
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Dedicated Velox version for manual probe stations
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AugmentedAlign tool with on screen markers for improved RF measurement accuracy

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High power – 66 W at 2.4 GHz and 43 W at 5 GHz
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Extremely low insertion loss of ≤ 0.4 dB (typical) up to 40 GHz
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Excellent contact control and low contact resistance
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High performance on any pad material (Al or Au)
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Longest lifetime – typically one million (1,000,000) touchdowns

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Ultra-low, fA-level current and fF-level capacitance measurements from -65 °C to + 300 °C
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Guarantees fully-guarded measurements to fA and fF levels
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Individual connectors provide force-sense connection for quasi-Kelvin and CV measurements
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Allows probing of different pad materials and sizes
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Fast replacement of worn probes without the need for tools

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Die-to-die stepping time of under 100 ms
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Up to 20 dies/sec (70,000 dies/hour) with MultiDie Testing technology
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Even extreme variations in height, such as the case with warped wafers, can be compensated
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Interfaces to all major analysis instrumentation, optics software and testers
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Access to top side and bottom side of device under test (DUT)
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Highly accurate light measurement
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Test automation out-of-cassette for 24/7 operation

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.
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FormFactor, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
7005 Southfront Road, Livermore, CA 94551, USA
Phone: 925-290-4000
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