HF & Microwave Probing - ELECTRICAL TESTS UNDER NEEDLES

MOTICAM1080XDigital camera

This camera is very helpfull for direct vision to put probes easily.

- Compatible with our trinoculars microscopes
- C mount
- Multi-outputs for direct vision on monitor (HDMI) and USB

MOTICAM4000High definition digital camera

High-definition digital camera for inspecting and assisting with the placement of tips on wafers.

This camera uses a C-mount to be mounted on most microscopes on the market.
Its high definition gives it the possibility of placing the tips on very small pads.
It has several outputs to allow a wide variety of uses (HDMI 4K, USB...).
An SD card can be connected to take quick pictures.

MOTICAM1080NDigital camera

This camera is very helpfull for direct vision to put probes easily.

- Compatible with our trinoculars microscopes
- C mount
- Multi-outputs for direct vision on monitor (HDMI) and USB

PT110110 GHz flexible cable for RF probe

UTiFLEX® microwave cable assemblies are constructed using a low or ultra-low-density PTFE dielectric coupled with fully shielded outer conductors and a unique connector attachment that withstands mechanical and thermal stresses far better than standard connectors.
The result: Excellent loss characteristics, outstanding phase stability, and superb flexibility compared to standard flexible cables — all without sacrificing mechanical integrity.

Manufactured in Pottstown, PA, location, under the expert guidance of our professional engineering team, every UTiFLEX cable assembly is tested for insertion loss and SWR, and shipped with an individual test certificate.

UFB142A40 GHz flexible cable for RF probe

UTiFLEX® microwave cable assemblies are constructed using a low or ultra-low-density PTFE dielectric coupled with fully shielded outer conductors and a unique connector attachment that withstands mechanical and thermal stresses far better than standard connectors.
The result: Excellent loss characteristics, outstanding phase stability, and superb flexibility compared to standard flexible cables — all without sacrificing mechanical integrity.

Manufactured in Pottstown, PA, location, under the expert guidance of our professional engineering team, every UTiFLEX cable assembly is tested for insertion loss and SWR, and shipped with an individual test certificate.

UFP088D67 GHz flexible cable for RF probe

UTiFLEX® microwave cable assemblies are constructed using a low or ultra-low-density PTFE dielectric coupled with fully shielded outer conductors and a unique connector attachment that withstands mechanical and thermal stresses far better than standard connectors.
The result: Excellent loss characteristics, outstanding phase stability, and superb flexibility compared to standard flexible cables — all without sacrificing mechanical integrity.

Manufactured in Pottstown, PA, location, under the expert guidance of our professional engineering team, every UTiFLEX cable assembly is tested for insertion loss and SWR, and shipped with an individual test certificate.

WL1160B-8N8" RF manual analytical probe station

Economical while professional prober for RF and Microwave probing applications, available for single die, partial or full wafer up to 8".

- DC to 110 GHz measurement
- Stable platen and specific anti-resonant chuck construction
- Individual chuck for RF probes with independant rotation
- Quick lift platen and fine Z adjustment
- Allows binocular or trinocular microscope (Tilt-back clearing option)
- Accept up to 4 RF micropositioners and 4 DC micropositioners simultaneously

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WL1160A : Moving of optical bridge for turret microscope
WL1160B : Moving of optical bridge for trinocular stereozoom microscope
WL1160C : Fixed optical bridge for trinocular stereozoom microscope

CM170High stability manual probe station

From two model combination, the CM170 probe stations allows stability and accuraccy for moderate price.

- Large platen for frequency extender head use
- Multiple applications (optical, probecards, HF...)

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CM170 : DC to 100 MHz measurements
WL170 : DC to 110 GHz measurements
WL170-THz : mmW up to 1.1 THz (special raised chuck)

WL170-THzHigh stability Millimetric manual probe station

Station specially designed for ultra high frequency applications, with the use of millimetric heads (extenders).
This system allows you to mount a micropositioner with a large plate that can support extenders from the main manufacturers (R&S, VDI, etc.).

- Up to 1.1 THz
- Raised chuck
- Rotation lock
- Long working distance microscope

WL2108" high accuracy RF manual probe station

The WaveLink series represents the most accomplished HF probing stations, available for wafer up to 12".

- No resonnance up to 500 Ghz
- Upgradability from one version to another
- Manual or Semi-automatic version
- Optional thermal charactherization (-60°C to +300°C)
- Allows up to 4 RF micropositioners and 4 DC micropositioners simultaneously

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WL210 : Version 200 mm
WL310 : Version 300 mm

WL210LE8" high accuracy RF manual probe station with local enclosure

This probe station is derivated of the Checkmate series. It includes an additional local chamber that allow temperature measurement (hot/cold) or very low current application

- fA measurements (low leakage)
- Light-tight environnement
- Electrical shielding
- Configuration : 4 HF port or 8 DC/Kelvin port or HF/DC combination
- 300mm version available
- Compatible with high performances ERS chuck (patented air cooling system, temperature from -60°C to +300°C)

WL350-LE12" HF semi-automatic probe station with local enclosure

Semi-automatic probing stations for full wafer HF electrical characterization.

- Software : mapping, auto-alignment, pattern recognition, autofocus...
- Probecard application available
- Thermal characterization from -60°C to +300°C
- HF measurements up to 110 GHz
- Tool developed for design validation (R&D) and yield monitoring (production)
- Configuration : up 4 ports HF (N, S, E, W) and 4 DC
- Optional local enclosure for EMI shielding and light-tight

MOST POPULAR REFERENCES

WL250 : 200 mm version
WL350 : 300 mm version
WL250-LE : 200 mm with local enclosure
WL350-LE : 300 mm with local enclosure

WL250-LE8" HF semi-automatic probe station with local enclosure

Semi-automatic probing stations for full wafer HF electrical characterization.

- Software : mapping, auto-alignment, pattern recognition, autofocus...
- Probecard application available
- Thermal characterization from -60°C to +300°C
- HF measurements up to 110 GHz
- Tool developed for design validation (R&D) and yield monitoring (production)
- Configuration : up 4 ports HF (N, S, E, W) and 4 DC
- Optional local enclosure for EMI shielding and light-tight

MOST POPULAR REFERENCES

WL250 : 200 mm version
WL350 : 300 mm version
WL250-LE : 200 mm with local enclosure
WL350-LE : 300 mm with local enclosure

WL2508" HF semi-automatic probe station

Semi-automatic probing stations for full wafer HF electrical characterization.

- Software : mapping, auto-alignment, pattern recognition, autofocus...
- Probecard application available
- Thermal characterization from -60°C to +300°C
- HF measurements up to 110 GHz
- Tool developed for design validation (R&D) and yield monitoring (production)
- Configuration : up 4 ports HF (N, S, E, W) and 4 DC
- Optional local enclosure for EMI shielding and light-tight

MOST POPULAR REFERENCES

WL250 : 200 mm version
WL350 : 300 mm version
WL250-LE : 200 mm with local enclosure
WL350-LE : 300 mm with local enclosure

PSM1000Turret microscope

Turret microscope for fine inspection and high magnifications.
The PSM1000 is useful for precision contact on very small surfaces.

- It can be used as a stand alone or mounted onto analytical probe station
- A range of accessories is available including a variety of objectives (NIR, NUV, polarizer, analyzer...)
- The trinocular head accepts a choice of digital cameras
- Spectroscopic applications available

AZOOMµSingle-objective microscope

This microscope allows the same magnification than a multi-objectives turret miscoscope in a smaller footprint.
Its trinocular head allows the use of digital camera and/or a laser.

- The illumination is made by LED
- C-mount for camera
- High working distance (WD)

MS12ZMono zoom microscope

This microscope is composed by a single objective and an internal zoom.
It allows a wide range of magnification without turret disadvantage for probing application.

- Light and compact
- Large working distance WD (ideal for high frequencies measurements applications)
- C-mount for camera
- High brightness (LED optical fiber)

SMZ171Stereozoom microscope

Stereozoom microscope with middle magnification for probe tip placement.

- High working distance (WD = 110mm)
- C-mount for digital camera (trinocular version)
- Several objectives and eyepieces for wide range of magnification
- LED or optical fiber illumination available

MOTICAMS12Digital Camera

Camera adaptable on all trinocular microscopes, useful for probe tips placing.

- Capture and measurement software supplied
- High resolution camera

SLAP90-ERF micropositioner for extender

This micropositioner, which is specific to ultra-high frequency RF measurements with a milimetric head, accommodates frequency multipliers.

- East, West configuration
- Screwed base for a better stability
- Angular adjustment to ensure the contact of milimetric heads (GS, GSG configurations)
- Compatible with differents frequency extender models (Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight, VDI ...)

SM40RF & Microwave micropositioner

The SM40 micropositioner is specifically designed for RF probing, it has one inch translation capabilities in all axes and a cross-roller bearings to prevent accidentally moving the tip if bumped.

- Accepts all types of coplanar RF probes.
- Perfectly stable with screw-lock fixation on the platen (optional magnetic base).
- An integral co-planarity adjustment provides for adjusting multicontact planarities (GS, GSG, GSGSG configurations).
- It is available with various head configurations allowing the microwave head to be introduced from the front, rear.

SM90RF & Microwave micropositioner

The SM90 micropositioner is specifically designed for RF probing, it has one inch translation capabilities in all axes and a cross-roller bearings to prevent accidentally moving the tip if bumped.

- Accepts all types of coplanar RF probes.
- Perfectly stable with screw-lock fixation on the platen (optional magnetic base).
- An integral co-planarity adjustment provides for adjusting multicontact planarities (GS, GSG, GSGSG configurations).
- It is available with various head configurations allowing the microwave head to be introduced from the front, rear.

TA-VIS-7575Active antivibration table

The table allows pneumatic filtering of vibrations, the 4 dampers efficiently filter the mechanical noise from the ground or neighbourhood for an ultra fine probe analysis, inspection or assembly.

- Platens available in several dimensions upon size and weight of the equipment
- Individually adjustable air pressure sensors at each corner

S1080Thermal chuck controller

The trip-temp chuck and controller (ambient-hot-cold) ranges from -60°C to +300°C and allows a complete temperature characterization of devices, whether they are partial wafers or full wafers up to 12".

- The temperature parameters setting is by touch screen panel or remote control
- The transition time from hot to cold or reverse is one of the fastest on the market
- It is possible to program a ramp while heating up

PACEMeasurement and control software

PACE is a software that provide solution to combine measurement tools, automatic characterisation sequences, import and export datas.

PACE is composed of 3 windows :
- Measurement window : configuration and control of measurement tools
- Measurement sequence window : configuration and control of the sequence execution
- Mapping window : mapping configuration and control of the probe station (for semi-auto probe station)

Interface can be customised to match customer needs :
- MEMS test on PCB holder
- Import of GDS file for wafer mapping
- Control of vector network analyser (Rohde & Schwarz), SMU (Keithley, Keysight...)

MWPA-10High-Speed passive multipurpose probe

Multipurpose passive high-speed probe, used for driving and receiving signals, frequency response from DC to 11 GHz (500 ohm input impedance mode).

- Adaptable on any micropositioner, specify type
- Coaxial 50 ohm cable included (1 m long), terminated by SMA and miniature connector to the coaxial probes
- Easily replaceable coaxial probe tips of 1.5 inch long, 1 or 2 probe points
- Tailored to different input impedance, 50, 250, 500 or 5k ohm by input resistance added

MW-SCA50Coaxial HF-Low-current probe

The coaxial Probe is designed for low-level signal probing (lower than 10fA@150°C)

- The probe's single unit design is especially desirable for the best possible electrical characteristics
- The Coaxial Probe is also offered with optional Ground Plane, Kelvin and resistor series /parallel configurations
- The Probes are constructed of microwave-quality components with a 50 Ohm semi-rigid cable shield being achieved through the utilisation a Teflon dielectric
- The probe contact protrudes from the shielding by .150" (3 mm) to maintain low-level signal noise to the probe
- Tips available (replaceable) from 0.5 µm to 20 µm
- The connector is a standard SSMC

MWRF-ECP18RF probe 18 GHz

Series of probes for RF Microwave application up to 18GHz, GSG, GS, SG and Dual.

- These probes are available in different pitch from 100µm to 2500µm, per 25µm step
- Various mounting styles for positionners
- Non Magnetic option, please ask us

MWRF-40ARF probe 40 GHz

Serie of probes for RF Microwave applications up to 40GHz, GSG, GS, SG or "dual" configurations (dual = 2 probes on 1 positionner)

- These probes are available in different pitch from 25µm to 2540µm
- Various mounting styles for micropositioners
- Female K connector 2.9mm
- Available in BeCu, Nickel or Tungsten
- Non Magnetic option
- High temperature and high current / high voltage versions, please ask us

MWRF-50ARF probe 50 GHz

Serie of probes for RF Microwave applications up to 50GHz, GSG, GS, SG or "dual" configurations (dual = 2 probes on 1 micropositioner)

- These probes are available in different pitches from 25µm to 1250µm
- Various mounting styles for micropositioners
- Female connector 2.4mm
- Available in BeCu, Tungsten or Nickel
- Non Magnetic option
- High temperature and High Power options, please ask us

MWRF-67ARF probe 67 GHz

Serie of probes for RF Microwave applications up to 67GHz, GSG, GS, SG or "dual" configurations (dual = 2 probes on 1 micropositionner)

- These probes are available in different pitches from 25µm to 1250µm
- Various mounting styles for micropositionners
- Female V connector 1.85mm
- Available in BeCu or Tungsten
- Non Magnetic option
- High temperature and High Power options, please ask us

MWRF-110HRF probe 110 GHz

Serie of probes for RF Microwave applications up to 110GHz, GSG, GS, SG or "dual" configurations (dual = 2 probes on 1 positionner)

- These probes are available in different pitch from 25µm to 1250µm
- Various mounting styles for positionners
- Female connector 1mm
- Available in BeCu, Tungsten or Nickel
- Non magnetic option

MWRF-325B(BT)High performance RF probe from 220 to 325GHz

Serie sof high performance probes for Microwave application from 220 to 325GHz, GSG, GS or SG configuration.

- These probes are available in different pitch from 25µm to 90µm
- We recommend a GSG footprint for best performance
- Low loss and low dispersion characteristics, reliable low resistance contact
- WR-3 waveguide, Bias T option available
- Available in BeCu

MCWMulti-contact wedge

Multi-contact wedge card built as per user's specsheet

- Possible mix DC and RF probes, up to 9 RF probes per side
- Different wiring configuration and connectors available, by-pass capacitors available in 3 different locations
- Low-cost customized product
- Mount on a RF positioner

MW-CSCalibration substrate for RF probe

Calibration substrate series for RF probes, that allow high accuracy measurements.

- GSG, GS, SG or dual (GSSG, GSGSG...) configurations
- Through, short, load (50ohms)...
- Gold plated pads
- Calibration kit for analyzer (R&S, HP...)

ELECTRICAL TESTS UNDER NEEDLESHF & Microwave Probing