FormFactor - Cascade Shield Enclosure Light-tight probing
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Light-tight version and EMI-shielded version for low noise and light-sensitive measurements
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Application flexibility, ideal for use in high frequency applications
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Sized to accommodate thermal chucks, laser cutter, and video equipment on the probe system
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Suitable for integration with vibration isolating tables
Shield Enclosures are designed for durable stability and sized to accommodate analytical probers equipped with all kinds of accessories, including thermal chucks, laser cutters, TV and emission cameras. The EMI-shielded version guarantees a light-tight and electromagnetically shielded environment for all sensitive measurements.
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Combination of DC and RF in a single probe module: One dual probe or a maximum of three RF; a maximum of 9 DC standard (other quantities upon request).
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Utilizes ACP tip design, GSG, GS or SG
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RF tips available from DC to 110 GHz
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Choice of BeCu or tungsten tips
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DC power needles come standard with 100 pF microwave capacitor
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Power bypass inductance: 8 nH
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Maximum DC voltage: 50 V without power bypassing (25 V with standard power bypassing, and component dependent with custom power bypassing)
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Ideal for probing the entire circuit for functional test
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Dual ACP configuration supports differential signaling applications
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DC probes can provide power or slow logic to circuit under test

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Highly stable granite base
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Independent, coarse movement of X and Y axes, combined with easy fine adjustments
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Re-configurable for DC, RF, mmW, FA, WLR and more
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Full thermal range of -60°C to +300°C
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Low-profile, straightforward design
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Spacious top chambers for up to 12 positioners
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Reduces electrical noise by providing a fully electromagnetically shielded, ultra-low-noise, light-tight environment
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Enables accurate low-noise measurements of atto amperes, femtofarads and microvolts at temperatures down to -60°C

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Unique Air Coplanar tip design with choice of beryllium copper (BeCu) or tungsten tip material
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DC to 110 GHz models available in single and dual line versions
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Low insertion and return loss with ultra-low-loss ( -L ) versions
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Excellent crosstalk characteristics
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Wide operating temperature -65 ° C to + 200 ° C
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Wide range of pitches available, from 50 to 1250 µm
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Individually supported contacts
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Reduced contact (RC) probe tips for small pads
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BeCu tip provides rugged, repeatable contact on gold pads

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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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Independently cooled cold shield
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Probe positioners placed inside vacuum chamber
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Intuitive, manual drives
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Front loading capability through load door
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Independent control of linear chuck stage and positioners
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Contact/separation stroke for chuck

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Probe station
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Keysight Streamline Vector Network Analyzer (option up to 53 GHz)
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Choice of probes
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Known measurement accuracy traced back to independent standards
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Uses best measurement practices for optimized measurements
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Best in class RF and Microwave performance
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Small benchtop footprint

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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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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

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
