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A configurable fine-pitch multi-contact RF/mmW probe for mixed-signal probing up to 110 GHz

• Customizable configuration up to 25 contacts: RF, Eye-Pass power, ground, logic
• Lithographically-defined tips allow automated over temperature measurement on pads as small as 30 µm x 50 µm
• Low and repeatable contact resistance on aluminum pads (< 0.05 Ω) ensures accurate results
• Durable probe structure ensures more than 250,000 contacts
• Able to measure from -40°C to +125°C without compromising performance or accuracy of specifications

A configurable fine-pitch multi-contact RF/mmW probe for mixed-signal probing up to 110 GHz

• Customizable configuration up to 25 contacts: RF, Eye-Pass power, ground, logic
• Lithographically-defined tips allow automated over temperature measurement on pads as small as 30 µm x 50 µm
• Low and repeatable contact resistance on aluminum pads (< 0.05 Ω) ensures accurate results
• Durable probe structure ensures more than 250,000 contacts
• Able to measure from -40°C to +125°C without compromising performance or accuracy of specifications

Custom configured for your application

• Choice of Series resistance or Termination (signal line to ground)
• Use of High Performance RF Resistors
• Choice of Resistor values available
• Choice of body styles, Infinity, ACP or FPC

Wafer-level electrical measurement of mmW devices and materials up to 1.1 THz

• Low insertion loss
• Low contact resistance
• 140 GHz – 1.1 THz versions
• Probe pitch as narrow as 25 μm
• Lithographically-defined probe tip
• Nickel contacts

• Easily create tasks
• Obtain fast results
• Adapts to the user’s needs and skills level
• Reduces working time
• Saves money!
• Designed to operate with maximum intelligence
• Automates workflows
• Enables autonomous measurements

Excellent Performance – Longest Lifetime

• Best price per contact – typically over one million (1,000,000) touchdowns
• RF/Microwave signal is shielded and completely air isolated in the probe body
• Excellent performance in vacuum environments and temperatures as low as 4 K, or as high as 300°C
• Highest impedance control with perfectly-symmetrical, MEMS-machined coplanar contact structure
• Probe on any pad material with minimal damage