#probe holders

Now more than ever, Micromanipulator offers the best range of probe stations to meet virtually every application and budget.  Together our two excellent brands, Micromanipulator and Mechatronics, offers probe stations for those that want a dependable, economical model for basic applications to someone requiring a prober for the most demanding ones.  We also provide the best customer support to ensure you get the optimal performance out of your system.   

On our website, we have put together a chart that compares Micromanipulator probe stations with Mechatronics and should help you decide which model is right for your requirements and budgetary considerations. Micromanipulator’s line of probe stations offers the industry’s leading temperature testing, performance, and comprehensive configuration options and accessories.  The new Mechatronics brand is specifically designed for basic probing application and has an intuitive and easy-to-learn system.   

As you can see from our chart, both brands have a manual model; however, the Micromanipulator brand is typically suitable for more demanding applications and also offers motorized and semiautomatic systems, board level systems and thermal systems.  Furthermore, Micromanipulator probe stations are field upgradeable.  Mechatronics offers preconfigured packages as well as the option to configure a Mechatronics to suit your needs.   

The Micromanipulator line can handle wafer sizes up to 300mm while the Mechatronics is designed for wafers up to 150mm.  Both brands have a line of high-quality accessories and consumables. In addition customers can order consumables and accessories such as probe tips, holders, manipulators, and vacuum add-ons as well as the Mechatronics system through our online store.  For the Micromanipulator brand, customers can buy consumables and accessories at our online store.    Please visit our website or contact us if you have any questions regarding our quality probe stations.     

For more than 60 years, Micromanipulator’s goal has been to design, engineer and manufacturer the finest tools available for the semi-conductor industry.  As our customers’ needs have evolved and changed throughout the years, so have the tools we continue to develop to meet those needs.  This is why we can honestly say we provide tools for virtually any application.     

From our broad selection of probe stations to our accessories and consumables, we are sure to have what you need to make your job both easier and more productive. That is certainly the case with our high frequency probe holders.  When you visit our website, you will discover an excellent selection of high frequency probe holders of which some are now available at our ecommerce store.   

One example of Micromanipulator’s high frequency probe holders is the Model PP40A that offers a bandwidth of DC-40GHz.  Specifications of the PP40A include any pitch from 50 to 2540 microns and an insertion loss rate of less than 0.8 db.  It also offers a return loss greater than 18 db and measurement repeatability better than -80db.  To meet your needs, the probe holder is available in standard or dual differential configurations.   

Our Model PP50 WR22 has a bandwidth of 33-50 GHz and an insertion loss of 1.0 db max. The return loss rate is 15 db max and a measurement repeatability of -55 db.  It is available with and without a bias T.   

For more information regarding not only our high frequency probe holders but our extensive selection of probe holders, probe tips and manipulators; please refer to our Probe Tips and Probe Holders Reference Manual on our website.  Furthermore, our knowledgeable engineers are ready to help as we base our success on the success of our customers.   

The Micromanipulator Company has a reputation throughout the world for innovation and high-quality products.  Our customers feel confident purchasing from us as they know we stand behind our products and will still be around for many years in the future to help out with any problems.  

Our team proudly provides the semiconductor industry with the state-of-the-art products it needs in order to develop the products of tomorrow.  By listening and learning from our customers, Micromanipulator’s probe stations as well as our accessories and consumables are the products system users trust to serve their needs.  

One product that is a perfect example of our innovative thinking is Micromanipulator’s advanced thermal wafer chuck systems.  Regardless of which one of our probe stations you purchase, our wafer chucks are designed as part of the comprehensive system integration with features that include a rapid heating up and cooling down.  Our thermal chucks minimize expansion into the probes and heat radiation into the stage to help prolong the prober life. Micromanipulator’s chucks also maintain incredible planarity over temperature changes with our Frictionless Kinematic Mount.  

Designed to support wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees, our wafer chuck systems have a choice of AC and DC heating power supply.  If you do not require chuck noise in the femtoamp level and need fast heating, our recommendation is to go with an AC heating supply.  The DC power supply is for applications that need to achieve the lowest level measurements. Furthermor, Micromanipulator’s quality hot chucks are designed to support 150 to 300 mm wafers in either coaxial or triaxial configurations.

For the best planarity, lowest noise and lowest cost of ownership, we proudly offer our customers the exclusive H1000 series thermal chuck.  Along with having several configurations to meet your application and budget needs, all control options will work with our specialized thermal chuck.  From our most economical C1000 simple heat exchange (HE) option for above ambient testing to our high performance HC1000 system that can handle testing for temperatures as low as -65 degrees C., Micromanipulator has it.  Please see our website for more information.  

Since Micromanipulator offers one of the widest ranges of probe stations on the market, they are designed to meet virtually every application need from low current to high speed testing.  As industry leaders, our vast areas of expertise includes: Failure analysis; Low current / low noise measurement; High and low temperature characterization; Device reliability analysis – Interconnect; ESD wafer level testing; Device reliability analysis – Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, TDDB; C-V measurements; High speed digital analysis and more.  

We invite you to visit our website and to browse through our extensive selection of probe stations that have been designed, engineered and manufactured to meet our customers’ needs.  Also be sure to take a look at our well-designed consumables and accessories that allows you to outfit your prober to meet not only your application needs but your budget and personal preferences.  Micromanipulator’s selection of probe stations includes Specialty, Semi-automatic, High-performance Manual and General-purpose Manual.  

One excellent example of both the quality and economy of Micromanipulator’s probe stations is the popular 450PM-MW (150-200mm) General Purpose Manual model. Offering a low purchase price as well as a low cost of ownership, the 450PM’s stable, reliable probing performance has made it the probe station of choice for test labs around the world.  

Headquartered in Carson City, NV, we have been an industry leader for more than 60 years and attribute our success to listening and learning from our customers. Furthermore, we recently launched an e-commerce store due to customer demand, which offers an assortment of our probe holders, probe tips, manipulators/probe positioners and patch cords.  Also if you would like to request a quote on one of our probe stations or other products, please use our convenient online request form.  

Micromanipulator is the leading provider of the tools required by the semiconductor industry and we proudly serve countries throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.  Our worldwide presence means our customers are not only able to buy the  finest selection of probe stations, accessories and consumables on the market but to also get full life cycle support regardless of where they live.  Our high-quality products are used in applications that range from failure analysis and Wafer Level Reliability (WLR), new device test and characterization, yield enhancement, to application board level testing.  

One example of the benefits of partnering with companies worldwide is HTT, our Sales and Service representative in Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.  HTT’s commitment to quality customer support and service is in-line with Micromanipulator’s core values and their strong technical background provides the high level of support our customers have come to expect and deserve.  

In addition, you may be unaware that Micromanipulator has opened an ecommerce store that sells a range of products including our most requested probe tips, probes holders, manipulators/probe positioners and patch cords. This is especially convenient for our global customers as we allow you to safely and securely buy these products whenever you need regardless of the time zone you reside in.  

Be sure to check out our website for a list of contact information and links to our trusted global representatives that are ready to help you buy products for your probing needs.  In addition our worldwide network of service support engineers provides the support you need to keep your entire system running from optics to thermal chucks.  Please contact Micromanipulator’s U.S. headquarters if you need more information on how to buy our products globally.    

One look at our website and you will see that Micromanipulator offers high frequency probe holders for ranges greater than 3 GHz (or microwave) as well as low for capacitive loading or high input impedance.  As a distributor of the Picoprobe® series, our selection of probe holders include the Model PP40A that offers a frequency range of DC to 40GHz right through to the highest frequency range of 220GHz to 325GHz available from the Model PP325 WR3.  All of our microwave probe heads require the WAVE100 or WAVE200 RF/Microwave style manipulator along with the use of the appropriate probe link arms (PLS or PLF) and cables.

One of our popular models is the PP120 WR10 that offers a high frequency range from 75 to 100 GHz.  Specifications include an insertion loss of 1.75 db max (75 to 110 GHz) and a return loss of 15 db max (75 to 110 GHz).  The measurement repeatability is 50 db and is available with or without a bias T.  

Another option is our PP220 WR5 that has a frequency range from 140 to 220GHz. The probe holder has an insertion loss of 2.0 dB typ and a return loss of 15 dB typ.  It too is available with or without the bias T.  

If you just require a DC to 3 GHz range, we recommend you consider our popular fixed-tip and economical Model 44RF that is perfect for the most common microwave tests.  The probe holder has been designed for testing ground and signal contacts on high frequency hybrid and integrated circuits. With Kelvin force and sense and single wire configurations, the Model 44 is available at our online store.  For more information regarding our very high frequency probe holders, please visit our website to take a look at our Probe Tip and Probe Holder Reference Manual or give one of our engineers a call.  

Micromanipulator’s philosophy and the driving force behind our success is our strong commitment to customer satisfaction.  We strive to provide customers with all the information they need to purchase the most appropriate tools for their needs.  To achieve this goal, our website is filled with detailed specifications regarding our probe stations, accessories, and consumables along with application notes and reference manuals.  

In our Probe Tips and Probe Holders Reference Manual, we provide customers with information regarding the elements of a probe and how to clean both probe tips and holders along with a full description of these products and their recommended uses.  The manual also provides answers to a few frequently asked questions about our probe tips and holders.

In one example, we explain to a system user who requires a uniquely shaped probe holder in order to satisfy a complicated arrangement is to purchase one of our malleable (bendable) holders.  A great choice is our Model 72 that can be shaped and reshaped as desired. If you need a more exact configuration, we also offer custom probe holders.

The manual addresses the issue of using a probe holder with a built-in tip as we understand that many system users who are doing high frequency, low level signal testing or cutting prefer this style.  If this is case, may we recommend our low cost Model 44 that has a frequency range from DC to 3 GHz and is ideally suited for the most common microwave tests.

Another commonly asked question we have had in the past is how to order one of our high-quality probe tips or probe holders?  We are pleased to report that we recently  launched an ecommerce store and now sell our probe holders, probe tips, probe positioners/manipulators and patch cords conveniently online.   Please visit our website to learn more.      

For over 60 years, we have been proudly offering the semiconductor industry a selection of probe stations designed not only for virtually any application requirements but also for any budget without sacrificing quality. Micromanipulator’s goal is to design and manufacture the best tools on the market from our System Level, Semi-automatic, and High Performance models to our affordable General Purpose Manual probe stations.  

If you are looking for a general purpose analytical probe station in a medium price range you may want to consider our impressive Model 4060 (150-200mm). Field upgradeable, the probe station offers users an excellent price-performance value for its high efficiency features, rugged reliability and low cost of ownership.  The 4060 is both hot and cold chuck compatible and is the most efficient, stable and reliable 150 / 200mm general purpose probe station in the industry.    

Our 450PM (150-200mm) 8” model offers both a low purchase price and low cost of ownership without sacrificing any of the quality Micromanipulator’s customers have come to rely on.   Its design is based on the popular 4060 and has become the top choice for many cost-conscience test labs across the globe. The prober is field upgradeable, and offers users a stable reliable probing performance for many applications. Hot chuck compatible, the 4060 and 450PM have comprehensive accessory support available.

If you want low cost of ownership along with high magnification, take a look at our  450PM-HR (150-200mm) General Purpose Manual Probe Station.  This prober is also based on the 4060 and features the high stability 4060/8000 series microscope bridge structure to support high resolution microscopes.  It is great choice for everyday analytical probing and offers standard options so you can configure it to meet your specific needs and preferences.  Probe card holders, thermal chucks, manipulators, unique probe holders, vibration isolation tables, and camera systems are popular options.

Whatever you needs are, Micromanipulator’s engineers are ready to answer your questions and to walk you through the features of any of our probe stations. Please contact us today for more information regarding the industry’s finest products.