ELECTRICAL TESTS UNDER NEEDLESIV / CV Measurements & Failure analysis

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

H1504" manual probe station

Easy use probe station for wafers up to 100 mm.

- XY chuck movement
- Quick platen lift
- Up to 6 micropositioners or a probecard
- Fixed microscope holder

S1160B-8N8" manual analytical probe station

(traduction manquante)

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...)

MOST POPULAR REFERENCES

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

CM2108" high accuracy manual probe station

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

- Upgradability from one version to another
- Manual or Semi-automatic version
- Test on Probecards available
- Optional thermal charactherization (-60°C to +300°C)
- High voltage (HV) and low current (fA) measurements possible
- Allows up to 8 DC micropositioners or probe card

MOST POPULAR REFERENCES

CM210 : Version 200 mm
CM310 : 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)

CM4656" semi-automatic probe station

Semi-automatic probing stations for full wafer electrical characterization.

- Software : mapping, auto-alignment, pattern recognition, autofocus...
- X-Y stage drives by induction motor for high speed and accuracy
- Probecard application available
- High voltage (HV -10kV) and low leakage (fA) measurements
- Tool developed for design validation (R&D) and yield monitoring (production)

CM2508" semi-automatic probe station

Semi-automatic probe stations for full wafer electrical characterization up to 8" (200 mm).

- Software : mapping, auto-alignment, pattern recognition, autofocus...
- Probecard application available
- Temperature characterization up to +600°C
- High voltage (HV - 10kV) and low leakage (fA) measurements
- Tool developed for design validation (R&D) and yield monitoring (production)
- Configuration : up 10 ports DC/Kelvin
- Compatible with high performances ERS chuck (patented air cooling system, temperature from -60°C to +300°C)

MOST POPULAR REFERENCES

CM250 : Version 200 mm
CM350 : Version 300 mm

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

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

CM35012" semi-automatic probe station

Semi-automatic probe stations for full wafer electrical characterization up to 12" (300 mm).

- Software : mapping, auto-alignment, pattern recognition, autofocus...
- Probecard application available
- Temperature characterization up to +600°C
- High voltage (HV - 10kV) and low leakage (fA) measurements
- Tool developed for design validation (R&D) and yield monitoring (production)
- Configuration : up 10 ports DC/Kelvin
- Compatible with high performances ERS chuck (patented air cooling system, temperature from -60°C to +300°C)

MOST POPULAR REFERENCES

CM250 : Version 200 mm
CM350 : Version 300 mm

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

MLC150Optical fiber illuminator

Halogen illuminator for optical fiber.

- A wide choice of optical fiber forillumination : ring light, 1 arm, 2 arms...
- Adjustable intensity on front panel or by remote
- Compatible with stereozoom SMZ171 and turret PSM1000 microscopes

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

LED60TLED illuminator

Illumination set for stereozoom microscope.

- Annular shape provides a uniform illumination
- Intensity adjustable, on/off switch
- Section selection version

MOTICAMS12Digital Camera

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

- Capture and measurement software supplied
- High resolution camera

S750Joystick micropositioner

This low cost micropositioner was developped for hybrids probing or general probing on 500 µm and larger pads.

- The joystick positioner S750 will accept standard probe holders model Ux.
- A large scan area is coupled with the adjustable Z movement.
- The base is magnetic and the overall dimensions particularly low.
- The spring probe clamp is isolated from the rest of the body while maintaining electrical conductance through a wire termination.
- A model S750-1 with joystick extension is available for more precision of positioning.

S725SMicropositioner S725 with spring head

This micropositioner will allow landing on pads or lines down to 20µm.
Spring head (for fragile surface or temperature), allows limiting the pressure of needles on the pads.

S725PMicropositioner S725 with pivot head

This economic micropositioner will allow landing on pads or lines down to 20 µm.
Pivot head (quick Z down before fine adjust, ideal for probe station).

S725HTMicropositioner S725 for high temperature

This economic micropositioner will allow probe tips to land on pads or lines down to 20 µm.
Special model for temperature probe test measurement, up to 600°C.

S926SPrecision micropositioner S926 with spring head

This precision micropositioner allows placing probe tips on pads or lines within accuracy of the micrometer.
The spring head is perfect for temperature applications or fragile layers.

S926PPrecision micropositioner S926 with pivot head

This precision positioner allows placing probe tip on pads or lines within accuracy of the micrometer.
The pivot head is perfect for a quick positioning in Z and fine adjust.

SP100High precision micropositioner SP100

High-precision micropositioner with inline controls knobs, the SP100 will allow easy landing on pads as well as internal lines within micron accuracy.

- The down Z movement of the tip is totally vertical.
- The knobs with micrometric graduations (100TPI) allow an optimal density on the platen.
- Pivot head (Quick down Z for pre-positioning then fine movement) or Standard head with Z knob.

SP150Ultra-stable submicronic micropositioner SP150

High-precision ultra-stable micropositioner with inline controls knobs, the SP150 will allow easy landing on pads as well as internal lines with a submicron accuracy.

- The down Z movement of the tip is totally vertical.
- The knobs with micrometric graduations (100TPI) allow an optimal density on the platen.
- Standard head (down movement by the Z fine knob) or Pivot head for a quicker Z positioning.
- The SP150 today represents the state-of-the-art in term of accuracy of positioning.

USStandard Probe holder with screw lock

This probe holder allows to mount a probe tip with an angle of 45°.

It is useful for standard IV measurements.
The tip holding is done by screw for very small footprint.

UPStandard Probe holder with spring lock

This probe holder allows to mount a probe tip with an angle of 45°.

It is useful for standard IV measurements.
The tip holding is done by spring for a quick and safe assembly.

UxTBCoaxial Probe holder with teflon isolation

This probe holder allows to mount a probe tip with an angle of 45°.

It is useful for low noise IV measurements with it teflon insulation.

UxGBCoaxial Probe holder with ceramic isolation

This probe holder allows to mount a probe tip with an angle of 45°.

It is useful for low noise IV measurements with it insulation and for high temperature, up to 600°C.

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

D3Dark box with chuck

This small probe station has been designed for high themperature application, it includes a chuck (ambient or hot chuck) and a circular platen that allow several magnetic micropositioner.

- A microscope can be used to contact small pads
- An economical solution for a variety of probing applications

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...)

ERS-AC3Thermal chuck

For 50 years ERS has been developing thermal chucks compatible with all probetest stations.

They have the following properties :
- High temperature: 300° C
- Low temperature: Patented airflow technology allows cooling down to -65° C
- Chuck TRIAX for low current measurement (FemtoAmp)
- Chuck High Voltage
- Non magnetic chuck

CM-BMCBoard mount chuck

This PCB board holder permit to fix electronic board already mounted with components on a probe station.

PTG20Tungsten probe tip

General purpose probe tip sharpened at one extremity, the body material (tungsten) is strong enough to be bent into a variety of shapes.

- The standard application is probing on pads and/or internal lines
- Material tungsten, length 38 mm, tip radius from 0.5µm to 100µm
- Nickel-plated option is available for body only (easy soldering), please add the suffix ''N'' to the P/N

PTG4Copper probe tip with tungsten wire

The wire-tip combines a rigid body with a thin tungsten wire of various diameters, the probe tip is then soft enough to avoid damaging the probing pad materials.

- Length of body 51 mm, tungsten wire 3 to 5 mm
- Body diameter 0.51 mm, wire 5 to 125 microns
- Tip radius 0.1 to 5 microns
- Most popular references : PTG410, PTG422, PTG435, PTG4135
- Download the full list below for more information

PTSE-TGGold plated tungsten probe tip

Gold plated tungsten straight probe tip, the rigid body can be bent and/or cut to clear space above for very short working distance objectives.

- The standard application is probing on pads and/or internal lines
- Tip material provide a good answer to probing on soft surface

PTSE-TCTungsten carbide probe tip

Tungsten carbide straight probe tip, the rigid body can be bent and/or cut to clear space above for very short working distance objectives.

- The standard application is probing on pads and/or internal lines
- Tip material provides a good answer to probing on hard surface and for continuous probing

PTSE-OOsmium probe tip

Osmium straight probe tip, the rigid body can be bent and/or cut to clear space above for very short working distance objectives.

- The standard application is probing on pads and/or internal lines
- The Osmium material is particularly suited for soft surface needing a good contact

PTSE-PPalladium probe tip

Palladium straight probe tip, the rigid body can be bent and/or cut to clear space above for very short working distance objectives.

- The standard application is probing on pads and/or internal lines
- The palladium material is particularly suitable for surfaces that are difficult to contact or for low current measurements

MW-SCA250Coaxial Kelvin probe

The Kelvin Coaxial Probes are designed for low-level signal probing. The single unit design is especially desirable for the best possible electrical characteristics and improbes tip control over conventional dual tips design

- The Probes are constructed of microwave-quality components
- The 50 ohm semi-rigid cable consists of 8 mil tungsten wire forming the inner conductor and probe point, with isolation from the gold plated copper 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 from 0.5 µm to 12.5 µm
- Standard SSMC connector, series / parallel resistor configurations available in option

MWPA-7Active probe model 7

The model 7 is designed as a companion probe to Models 12C and 18C for driving integrated circuit lines so the Model 12C and 18C can be used to measure the response of adjacent nodes.

- A flexible 6 foot, 50 ohm coaxial cable accurately terminated to 50 ohms avoids undesirable reflections
- A special miniature connector receives replacement coaxial probe tips providing a shielded environment to within 3 mm of the fine tungsten probe point
- Other models : 7, 7A. For every micropositioner (please specify the model)
- For temperature applications up to 200°C, the models MWPA-7-HT and MWPA7A-HT are available

MWPA-12CActive probe 12C

Active probe tip for characterization on internal nodes requiring a low input capacitance

- The active arm has specific mounting to the micropositioner (specify when ordering)
- A separate power supply provides power to the probes (up to 2 per power supply), ref. MW-PS2
- Frequency range DC to 500 MHz
- The replaceable probe tip includes a MOS at the input and mounts onto the active arm, several tip shank diameters and radius are available
- See the range of replaceable probes tips MWPA-R12C
- Other models : 7, 7A, 18C, 19C, 28, 29, 34A, 35...

MWPA-18CActive probe 18C

Active probe tip for characterization on internal nodes requiring a low input capacitance

- The active arm has specific mounting to the micropositioner (specify when ordering)
- A separate power supply provides power to the probes (up to 2 per power supply)
- The supplied replaceable probe tip includes a MOS at the input and mounts onto the active arm, several tip shank diameters and radius are available
- See the range of replaceable probes tips MWPA-R18C
- Other models : 7, 7A, 12C, 19C, 28, 29, 34A, 35...

MWPA-28Active probe 28

Active probe tip for characterization on internal nodes requiring a low input capacitance

- The active arm has specific mounting to the micropositionner (specify when ordering)
- A separate power supply provides power to the probes (up to 2 per power supply), ref. MW-PS2
- Frequency range DC to 1 GHz
- The supplied replaceable probe tip includes a MOS at the input and mounts onto the active ar, several tip shank diameters and radius are available
- See the range of replaceable probe tips MWPA-R28
- Other models : 7, 7A, 12C, 18C, 19C, 29, 34A, 35

MWPA-34AActive probe 34A

Active probe tip for characterization on internal nodes requiring a low input capacitance

- The active arm has specific mounting to the micropositioner (specify when ordering)
- A separate power supply provides power to the probes (up to 2 per power supply), ref. MW-PS2
- Frequency range DC to 3 GHz
- The supplied replaceable probe tip includes a MOS at the input and mounts onto the active arm, several tip shank diameters and radius are available
- See the range of replaceable probes tips MWPA-R12C
- Other models : 7, 7A, 12C, 18C, 19C, 28, 29, 35...

MWPA-35Active probe 35

Active probe tip for characterization on internal nodes requiring a low input capacitance

- The active arm has specific mounting to the micropositioner (specify when ordering)
- A separate power supply provides power to the probes (up to 2 per power supply), ref. MW-PS3
- Frequency range DC to 26 GHz
- The replaceable probe tip includes a MOS at the input and mounts onto the active arm, several tip shank diameters and radius are available
- See the range of replaceable probes tips MWPA-R12C
- Other models : 7, 7A, 12C, 18C, 19C, 28, 29, 34A

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