Description
Cascade MPS150-SiPh for Silicon Photonics Research
The Cascade MPS150-SiPh Probe Station is a cost-effective solution tailored for silicon photonics research and testing. Designed with precision and usability in mind, it brings FormFactor’s decades of expertise in automated photonics systems into a manual, entry-level platform. Ideal for universities, research labs, and early-stage innovators, the MPS150-SiPh makes high-accuracy photonics characterization accessible.
Accurate Fiber Alignment with Retro-Mirror Technology
At the heart of the MPS150-SiPh is retro-mirror technology, which ensures precise fiber alignment without direct contact. This enables accurate light coupling in and out of devices, whether through surface coupling or horizontal edge coupling. Users benefit from FormFactor’s CalVue and DieVue systems, which simplify adjustments to optical probes, delivering optimal performance and repeatable results.
Flexible Optical Performance Options
Researchers can choose between FormFactor’s eVue digital imaging system or the SlimVue microscope, both optimized for photonics testing. The eVue system combines high resolution, digital zoom, and live motion video for faster navigation and observation. Meanwhile, SlimVue minimizes mechanical interference, providing the magnification required for probing small pads on photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Both options ensure high accuracy in demanding optical measurements.
Modular, Scalable, and User-Friendly
The MPS150-SiPh is a modular platform designed to grow with research needs. Hardware elements and platen extensions can be swapped to enable 3-port photonics or electrical measurements, and automated positioners are available to speed up test cycles. Its ergonomic design and pull-out stage make device handling simple and efficient, while the intuitive workflow ensures users at any skill level can achieve high-quality results.
A Gateway to Silicon Photonics Innovation
With its balance of affordability, precision, and flexibility, the Cascade MPS150-SiPh is an invaluable tool for advancing silicon photonics research. From teaching labs to advanced R&D centers, it delivers the capabilities required to explore emerging applications while remaining future-ready through modular upgrades.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Probe Station Type | Manual 150 mm Silicon Photonics Probe Station |
| Coupling Methods | Surface coupling and horizontal edge coupling |
| Alignment Technology | Retro-mirror technology with CalVue and DieVue systems |
| Base Positioner | Tip-tilt with 6 degrees of freedom |
| Fiber Compatibility | Single fibers and fiber arrays |
| Optical Imaging Options | eVue digital imaging system or SlimVue high-resolution microscope |
| Modular Design | Platen extensions for 3-port photonics and/or electrical measurements |
| Upgrade Options | Automated positioners for faster testing |
| Ergonomics | Pull-out chuck stage, intuitive workflow, easy DUT handling |
| Ideal Users | Universities, research labs, entry-level photonics developers |
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