FormFactor - Cascade WPH Probe - Multi-contact DC probe with full-radius needles
- Full-radius, nickel-plated tungsten needles
- Power bypass inductance: 16 nH
- Supports collinear and non-standard needle configurations
- Support up to a maximum of 12 ceramic blades DC needles / contacts
- Ideal for probing the entire circuit for functional test
- DC probes can provide power or slow logic to circuit under test
The WPH probes feature up to 12 ceramic-bladed, nickel-plated, tungsten needles with a 2 x 12 square pin cable interface. The circuit board has been laid out such that both series and shunt components can be added to the signal path of each needle.
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SlimVue Microscope
- Combined eye-pieces and CCD camera mount
- 3x zoom and quick lens exchange
- Quick lens exchange
- 1 um optical resolution
- Minimized scope footprint
- Fast change from navigation optics to high-resolution optics
- Resolving ‹ 50 μm pads
- Simple integration with any mmW modules
Application Specific Sigma Kits
- Engraved guides on mmW platen
- Supports broadband, load pull, coax RF and banded waveguide configuration
- Optical feedback on platen position (gauge)
- Adaptable to any mmW/sub-THz applications
- Seamless integration with any mmW modules and tuners
- Fast mounting and setup change
THz measurement capability
- Rock-solid mechanical design
- Submicron stage accuracy
- Optical feedback on platen and probe position (gauge)
- Motorized positioner
- <+-1 um separation repeatability
- Micrometer-accurate and repeatable probe placement and overtravel
- Highly-precise and stable THz measurements
Comprehensive, Turn-key Integrated Measurement System (IMS) with Keysight A-LFNA for On-wafer R&D Advanced Low-Frequency Noise Measurements
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
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
Flexibility
- Application flexibility: Coax, Triax, RF/mmW, High Power, Double Sided
- Temperatures range from -60°C to +300°C
- Surfaces are nickel or gold-plated
- Hybrid chuck design – operation with and without cooling unit
- Field-upgradeable: On-site cold upgrades for all main prober platforms
Highest Efficiency for Reduced Cost of Test
- Up to 25% lower air consumption (CDA) than other systems on the market with no compromise in transition times
- Up to 15% faster transition times than other systems on the market
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
- Choice of Series resistance or Termination (signal line to ground)
- Use of High Performance RF Resistors
- Choice of Resistor values available
- Choice of body styles, Infinity, ACP or FPC
- Can help to stabilize oscillations in high-gain devices
- Impedance match to low dynamic resistance laser diodes
- Custom configured for your application
Next Generation Wafer Probing
- Continues the Infinity family’s Industry leading electrical performance
- High temperature capability (175° C +) for automotive device characterization and other applications
- Better tip visibility for enhanced placement accuracy and repeatability
- Improved tip life/durability with solid rhodium contacts
- New tip architecture enables support for narrower pitches (e.g. 25um)
- Advanced mechanical design combined with small contacts enables probing on smaller pads/pitches and improves durability and robustness
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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
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.