FormFactor - Cascade Positioners - DC, RF and optical probe positioning for highest accuracy measurements
DC, RF and Optical Probe Positioning for Highest Accuracy Measurements
FormFactor offers a wide variety of manual and motorized probe positioners for any application from DC to terahertz measurements and beyond.
Engineered for high stability and accuracy, FormFactor‘s positioners enable precise, backlash-free and repeatable probe tip placements – from simple IV/CV measurements to highly challenging measurement tasks.
Enhanced with FormFactor‘s High Temperature Stability (HTS), the positioners become part of our exclusive Contact Intelligence™ Technology that enables small pad probing over a full temperature range.
Unsurpassed accuracy and highest productivity is achieved with the revolutionary Autonomous Measurement Assistants for DC, RF and Silicon Photonics testing. These wafer probing assistants utilize our programmable positioners and enable fully autonomous, hands-free measurements – minimizing training needs and accelerating time to market.
Designed and validated with proven quality standards, our positioners are always the perfect match to your FormFactor probe station.
Application Flexibility
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Probe Station Compatibility
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MPS150 / EPS150 |
Summit |
PM8 / EPS200 |
CM300xi |
PA300 / PM300 |
Tesla |
Vac / Cryo |
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Manual Positioners |
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DPP105 |
O |
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O | X |
O |
X |
X |
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DPP2xx |
O |
O |
O |
O |
O |
O |
X |
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DPP3xx |
O |
- |
O |
- |
O |
- |
X |
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DPP450 |
O |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
X |
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VCP110 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
O |
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RPP210 |
O |
O |
O |
O |
O |
O |
X |
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RPP304 |
O |
O |
O |
O |
X |
X |
X |
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RPP305 |
O |
- |
O |
O |
O |
X |
X |
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RPP404 |
O |
O |
O |
O |
X |
X |
X |
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rmmWLAP |
X |
O |
O |
O |
- |
- |
X |
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Motorized Positioners |
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RPP504 |
X |
O |
O |
O |
X |
X |
X |
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PH510 |
X |
X |
O |
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O |
X |
X |
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SiPh |
X |
O2 |
X |
O |
X |
X |
X |
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O Recommended |
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X Not Compatible |
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1Summit2000 only |
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2Summit200 only |
More Product Information
- Ideal for multiport RF/Microwave and high-speed digital signal testing
- Mix DC and RF/Microwave signals on one probe
- Long lifetime – typically over one million (1,000,000) touchdowns
- Excellent performance in temperatures ranging from 10 K to 200°C
- Probe on any pad material with no damage
- Enables wafer probing up to 100 A pulsed and 10A DC
- Innovative multi-fingertip design provides even distribution of current
- Supports up to 500 V
- Replaceable Tungsten probe tips
- Temperature range of -60°C to 300°C
- Minimal contact resistance at the pad-tip junction to reduce heating during measurements, with fewer probe marks
- Prevents against thermal runaway
- Measure devices on wafer at higher currents than ever before
- Small scrub minimizes damage to aluminum pad
- Small footprint – tip fits on a 1 mm pad
- Maximized Field-of-View with Ultra-Sharp Image Quality
- Slim Design
- Patent-Pending Crash Protection
- Intelligent Lens Mount
- Application Flexibility
- Seamless Integration with Velox Probe Station Control Software
- Autonomous Measurement Assistants
- Remote Operation
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more information
- Probe loss is 3 dB typical between 140 and 200 GHz, S11/S22 15 dB typical
- Reduced unwanted couplings and transmission modes
- Able to shrink pad geometries to 25 x 35 µm (best case)
- Typical contact resistance < 0.05 Ω on Al, < 0.02 Ω on Au
- WR15, WR12, WR10, WR8, WR6, WR4, WR3, and WR2 bands available.
Flexibility
- Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 200 mm or single dies
- Probe cards and/or up to eight positioners
- Optional thermal chuck (-60°C to 300°C) and pressure regulation
- 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
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
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
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
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Replace costly and inflexible test fixtures with easy-to-use probe tips
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Long lifetime – typically over 1,000,000 contacts
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GS/SG footprint up to 4 GHz and GSG up to 20 GHz
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High-power RF test: up to 30 Watts
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Test at temperatures from -60°C to 200°C
FormFactor - Cascade Ultra High-Power (UHP) - Enabling single-contact high-current/high-voltage test
- Enables coaxial measurements up to 10,000 V and 300 A pulsed (600 A in a parallel configuration) with a single touchdown
- Even distribution of high current with innovative multi-fingertip design
- Compatible with TESLA 200/300 mm power device characterization system
- Reduced measurement time by testing both high-voltage and high-current conditions with a single touchdown
- Accurate characterization of a wide range of pad sizes and test currents, with minimum pad damage and contact resistance
- Safe, reliable and repeatable high-current/voltage measurements over a wide temperature range (from -55°C to +300°C)
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
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
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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