PROBE TESTINGTest probes

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

PTSE-20BCBeryllium copper probe tip

beryllium copper 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 at high current or on soft surface

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

MWRF-750B(BT)High performance RF probe from 500 to 750GHz

Serie of high performance probes for Microwave application from 500 to 750GHz, GSG, GS or SG configuration.

- These probes are available in different pitch from 25µm to 35µm
- We recommend a GSG footprint for best performance
- Low loss and low dispersion characteristics, reliable low resistance contact
- WR-1.5 waveguide, Bias T option available
- Available in BeCu

MWRF-1100B(BT)High performance RF probe from 750 to 1.1THz

Series of high performance probes for Microwave applications from 750 to 1100GHz, GSG, GS or SG configurations.

- These probes are available in different pitch from 25µm to 35µm
- We recommend a GSG footprint for best performance
- Low loss and low dispersion characteristics, reliable low resistance contact
- WR-1.0 waveguide, Bias T option available
- Available in BeCu

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

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

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

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

MWPHCHigh Current Probe

The Kelvin-capable HCP high current probe is the only probe design on this type in the industry today. The multi-probe design distributes current among the contact points and heat sink remove heat from probe-pad interface to prevent overheating. The unique design gives the user the ability to have Kelvin access to device at the pad level.

- Specs PowerPro 3kV triax / 10kV coax, 450A pulsed / 10A DC
- Tungsten probes, ceramic body for high temperature use
- Mounting on RF positioner
- Complementary to our PowerPro probe systems

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

S47Probe card adapter

Mechanical fixture for mounting a probecard of 4.5" width (114 mm) on a probe station.

- Provide signals to the DUT while making analysis with a lot of separate needles.
- 2 models are available, one with no adjustment, another with theta adjustment.

HP-probecardHigh power probecard

We provide specific probecard for high power application.
High pressure air is injected inside the chamber of the probecard to prevent electric arcing.

- High voltage up to 10KV
- High current up to 100A

ProbecardProbe card

The probecards fullfill all production probing applications and particularly the highly demanding nowadays circuits : high pincount, ultra-fine pitch, multi-DUT testing, specific constraint (low-k, probe over active area....).

- Pcb design available for custom boards (all commercial testers)
- All services of specific design, manufacture, diagnostic and repair, alignment...
- Available for pads test or bumps tests

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.

UFP088D67 GHz flexible cable for RF probe

UFB142A40 GHz flexible cable for RF probe

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...)

ABOUT OUR Test probes

Our test tips and probes complete the configurations and provide a response adapted to your technical specifications. Ideal for standard applications, low currents and low signals with high noise, power and RF applications.