For Reliable and Accurate DC, CV/IV, High Power and RF Test Measurements
Designed for a Variety of On-Wafer Analytical
Measurement Applications
Product Versatility
Standard Features
probe and DUT exchange.
| Chuck XY Stage (Manual) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel range | 205 mm x 205 mm (8.07 x 8.07 in) | ||
| Travel Resolution (standard) | 14 μm Per Degree of Knob Rotation | ||
| Travel Resolution (Fine) | 1.5 μm Per Degree of Knob Rotation | ||
| Drive Mechanism | Precision Leadscrew – Carriage and Rails | ||
| Chuck Z Stage (Pneumatic) | |||
| Travel range | 2.5 mm (0.01 in) | ||
| Repeatability | ± 1.0 μm | ||
| Z Stage Drive | Pneumatic Precision Lift | ||
| Chuck To Platen (Manual Adjust) | |||
| Separation (Quick Lift) | 3.175mm (1/8”) | ||
| Separation (Fine Lift) | 38.1mm (1.5”) | ||
| Chuck Theta Stage (Manual) | |||
| Travel range | ± 11° (22°) | ||
| Resolution | 0.01mm Per Degree of Knob Rotation | ||
| Accuracy | < 1.0 μm (measured at the edge of the 200 mm chuck) | ||
| Repeatability | < 1.5 μm | ||
| Theta Stage Drive | High Resolution Micrometer | ||
| Roll Out / Loading Stage * (optional for use with probe card adapter and RF probes) | |||
| Travel range | 195mm | ||
| Presentation | 190mm (view or access to the sample chuck for load/unload) | ||
| Return repeatability | < 1μm | ||
| Manual Microscope Stage (linear) | |||
| Movement range | 50mm X 50mm (2”x2”) | ||
| Resolution | < 2µm (2 x 10-4 mils) | ||
| Scope lift | 101 mm (4”) Vertical Pneumatic (Manual Knob- optional) |
| Analog Joy-Stick | |
|---|---|
| Microscope X-Y Stage | 50mm X 50mm (2”x2”) motorized |
| DUT X-Y Stage | 200mm X 200mm (8”x8”) motorized |
| Motion Control | Analog open loop motors with dynamic speed control |
Easily upgrade your CM-210 manual prober by simply adding the CM-220 motorization and Joy-Stick control.
The selected device will travel in every direction the Joy-stick is point. (note: manual knobs will also turn)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material | Nickel Plated Steel (Al optional) |
| Dimension | L = 580mm x W = 637mm x H = 12.7mm (See drawing) |
| Chuck to Thermal Shield Separation | Min. 2 mm (Variable Separation with Fine Platen Adjust) |
| Max. No of Micro Positioners | 10x DC/HV or 2x RF + 4 x DC or 4x RF + 2x DC or 2x CAP + 4x DC |
| Quick Platen Lift Control (CVL) | Continuous Variable Lift (0 to 3.175 mm) |
| Contact Repeatability | < 1 µm (0.04 mils) by Manual Control |
| RF MicroPositioner mounting | Magnetic or Bolt Down |
| DC MicroPositioner mounting | Magnetic or Vacuum |
| Thermal Isolation (Optional) | Platen Temp = +15 °C to +40°C /chuck @ -60 °C to +300°C |
Signatone Multi Benefit Ergonomically Correct Platen Adjust and Features:
Platen “Fine Adjust” and “Position Lock”
Platen “Quick Lift”
Sample2: Probe Configured with 2 RF + 4 DC Probes
Sample4: Probe Configured with 10 DC Probes
| Auxiliary Chuck | *(Optional: for use with RF applications) |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 1-2 AUX chucks * |
| Position | Independently isolated (located on back left and right ) |
| Substrate Size (L x W) | Max 25mm x 25mm (1”x 1”) |
| Material | Ceramic, Ultem, or NI plated brass |
| Surface Planarity | ≤± 5 µm |
| Vacuum Control | Controlled independently, separate from wafer chucks |
| Standard Wafer Chuck | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Coax BNC (m) |
| Diameter | 203 mm |
| Material | Nickel Plated Brass (gold optional) |
| Chuck surface | Zone selector knob with Peppered vacuum patterns |
| Vacuum hole pattern sections(diameter) | 22mm, 50mm, 91mm, 135mm, 168mm |
| Vacuum actuation | Selector Knob allows individual activation of vacuum zones |
| Supported DUT sizes | 25mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm |
| Surface planarity | ±6.5µ |
| Rigidity | <3µ / 10N at edge of the chuck (N = pressure measured in Newtons) |
| Electrical Specification (Coax) | |
| Operation voltage | Designed for operation at -200V to + 200VDC |
| Maximum voltage between chuck top | 500 V DC |
| and GND | |
| Isolation | > 150 GΩ |
| Wafer Chuck (Triaxial) | |
| Connectivity | Triax (m) |
| Diameter | 203 mm |
| Material | Gold Plated Brass |
| Chuck surface | Independent Vacuum zones with vacuum rings |
| Vacuum hole pattern sections(diameter) | 0mm, 65mm, 112mm, 162mm |
| Vacuum actuation | Multi-Zone Adjustable Control |
| Supported DUT sizes | 3mm, 75mm, 125mm, 200mm |
| Surface planarity | ± 5 µm |
| Rigidity | <3µ / 10N near at edge of the chuck |
| Electrical Specification (Triax) | |
| Chuck isolation | Measured @ 10V DC |
| Force to guard | > 2 TΩ |
| Guard to shield | > 7 TΩ |
| Force to shield | > 15 TΩ |
| Typical Specifications of Signatone Thermal Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 200mm Standard Hot | 200mm Hot/ Triax | 200mm Hot/ 3kV Triax | |
| Temperature Range | +25 °C to +300 °C | +25 °C to +200 °C | +25 °C to +200 °C |
| Connectivity | Coax (m) | Triax (m) | SHV Triax (m) |
| Temperature control method | Liquid Cooled / Resistance heater | Liquid Cooled / Resistance heater | Liquid Cooled / Resistance heater |
| Coolant | Water | Water | Water |
| Smallest temperature selection step | 0.1 °C | 0.1 °C | 0.1 °C |
| Chuck temperature display resolution | 0.01 °C | 0.01 °C | 0.01 °C |
| External touchscreen display operation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature stability | ±0.1 °C | ±0.1 °C | ±0.1 °C |
| Temperature accuracy | ±0.5 °C | ±0.5 °C | ±0.5 °C |
| Control method | Low noise DC/PID | Low noise DC/PID | Low noise DC/PID |
| Interfaces | RS232C | RS232C | RS232C |
| Optional Interfaces | GP-IB | GP-IB | GP-IB |
| Chuck surface plating | Nickel | Gold | Gold |
| Temperature sensor | RTD | RTD | RTD |
| Temperature uniformity | ±0.5 °C at ≤ 200 °C ±1.5 °C at > 200 °C | ±0.5 °C at ≤ 100 °C ±2.5 °C at 200 °C | ±0.5 °C at ≤ 100 °C ±3.5 °C at 200 °C |
| Surface flatness | < ±10 µm | < ±8 µm | < ±15µ |
| Electrical isolation - Coax BNC (m) / SHV Triax | 150nA | > 5TΩ | > 5TΩ |
| Heating Rates | 25°C to 300°C < 12 min | 25°C to 200°C < 9 min | 25°C to 200°C < 28 min |
| Cooling Rates | 300°C to 25°C < 9min | 200°C to 25°C < 8min | 200°C to 25°C < 8min |
| Leakage @ 10 V Kelvin Triax | N/A | <25fA | <400fA |
| Residual Capacitance | <200fF | <1pF | |
| Maximum voltage between chuck top and GND | 500V | 500V | 3kV |
| 3 Safety Circuits | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vacuum Pattern | Rings | Pin hole | Pin hole |
| Vacuum Zone (DUT Size) | 50, 100, 150, 200mm | 2, 50, 100, 150, 200mm | 2, 50, 100, 150, 200mm |
*All data is relevant for chucks in ECO mode
| System Controller / Dimensions /Weight / Power Consumption | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Model | W x D x H (mm) | Weight (kg) | Weight (Lbs.) | Power cons. (VA) |
| S-1080 | 432 x 483 x 267 | 20.4 | 45 | 2000 |
| TC-II | 355 x 711 x 610 | 50.8 | 112 | 1500 |
| 2XRC-89HL | 559 x 610 x 915 | 135 | 297 | 3700 |
| Specifications of ERS/ SIGNATONE Technology HV 200mm Chucks | ||
| Temperature Range | 25 °C to 200 °C | 25 °C to 300 °C |
| Connectivity | Kelvin Triax (M),3kV or 10 kV Coaxial | Kelvin Triax (M),3kV or 10 kV Coaxial |
| Temperature control method | Cooling air / Resistance heater | Cooling air / Resistance heater |
| Coolant | Air (user supplied) | Air (user supplied) |
| Smallest temperature selection step | 0.1 °C | 0.1 °C |
| Chuck temperature display resolution | 0.01 °C | 0.01 °C |
| External touchscreen display (optional) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature stability | ±0.08 °C | ±0.08 °C |
| Temperature accuracy | ±0.1 °C | ±0.1 °C |
| Control method | Low noise DC/PID | Low noise DC/PID |
| Interfaces | RS232C | RS232C |
| Chuck surface plating | Gold plated with pinhole surface | Gold plated with pinhole surface |
| Temperature sensor | Pt100 1/3DIN 4-line wired | Pt100 1/3DIN 4-line wired |
| Temperature uniformity | < ±0.5 °C at ≤ 200 °C | < ±0.5 °C at ≤ 300 °C |
| Surface flatness and base parallelism | < ±10 µm | < ±10 µm |
| Heating and Cooling Rates* | 25 to 200°C <30min 200 to 25°C <30min | 25 to 300°C <35min 300 to 25°C <35min |
| Leakage @ 3000V Kelvin Triax (M) | ||
| 25°C | 5pA | 5pA |
| 200 °C | 10pA | 10pA |
| 300°C | -- | 15pA |
| Leakage @ 10kV Coax UHV/SHV(M) | ||
| 25°C | 6nA | 6nA |
| 200 °C | 6nA | 6nA |
| 300°C | -- | 6nA |
| Maximum voltage between chuck top and GND | 10 kV DC | 10 kV DC |
| System Controller / Chiller Dimensions and Power / Air Consumption | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System type | W x D x H (mm) | Weight (kg) | Power cons. (VA) | max. Air flow (l/min) |
| 25 to 200 °C | 300 x 360 x 135 | 12 | 1300 | 220 |
| 25 to 300 °C | 300 x 360 x 135 | 12 | 1300 | 220 |
Choose the Micro Positioner that’s best for your application (more positioner configurations available)
The CheckMate Series probe stations include an Aluminum or Steel Platen for use with Vacuum or Magnetic based micro Positioners
one micron, at a very competitive price
X-Y-Z motion with in-line micrometer knobs for high precision probing one-micron features at high magnification – great for use with multi probe applications
X-Y-Z motion with in-line micrometer knobs for high precision probing sub-micron features at high magnification – great for use with multi probe applications
(excellent for use with Dark box or Gove box applications)
| Coax Probe (C) | Triax Probe (T) | Kelvin Probe (K) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max voltage | 500 V | 500 V | 500 V |
| Temperature range | -60 °C to 300 °C | -60 °C to 300 °C | -60 °C to 300 °C |
| Leakage current | < 50fA | < 20fA | < 20fA |
| Connectivity | BNC | Standard Triax | SSMC |
| Connectivity type | Single Coaxial | Single low noise Triaxial | Force/Sense Coax |
| Characteristics impedance | 50 Ohms | 50 Ohms | 50 Ohms |
| Residual capacitance | < 80fF | < 80fF | < 80fF |
| Probe holder material | Brass | Brass | Brass |
| Probe tips material | Tungsten | Tungsten | Tungsten |
| Probe tips sizes | 0.5 µm – 25 µm | 0.5 µm – 25 µm | 0.5 µm – 25 µm |
| Minimum pad size | 25 µm x 25 µm | 25 µm x 25 µm | 25 µm x 25 µm |
Coax Probe
Triax Probe
Coax Kelvin Probe
| High Voltage Probes | High Current Probe | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | HVP-CX-3 | HVP-TX-3 | HVP-CX-10 | HCP 100 |
| Max Voltage | 3 kV | 3 kV | 10 kV | 500 V |
| Max Current | 1 A DC/30 A Pulsed | 120 mA DC | 20 mA DC | 10 A DC/100 A Pulsed |
| Temperature Range | -60˚C to 300˚C | -60˚C to 300˚C | -60˚C to 300˚C | -60˚C to 300˚C |
| Leakage Current | < 200 pA @ 3 kV, < 5 pA @ 10 V | < 1 pA @ 3 kV, < 100 fA @ 10 V | < 100 pA @ 10 kV | N/A |
| Connector Type | SHV | HV Triax | UHV Coax | HV Banana |
| Replaceable Tip | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Probe Material | W | W | W | BeCu or W |
*All leakage tests conducted in an enclosed environment with Keithley 4200, or equivalent, in sampling mode with 10 PLC, auto-ranging. 0.25s interval
| Cable Interface | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-40A | SP-50A | SP-67A | SP-110H | SP-145 | |
| Frequency | DC-40GHz | DC-50GHz | DC-67GHz | DC-110GHz | DC-145GHz |
| Connector | 2.92mm | 2.4mm | 1.85mm | 1.0mm | 0.8mm |
| Tip Configuration | GS/SG/GSG | GS/SG/GSG | GS/SG/GSG | GS/SG/GSG | GSG |
| Pitch Range | 50µ - 2540µ | 50µ - 1250µ | 50µ - 1250µ | 50µ - 1250µ | 50µ - 200µ |
| Insertion Loss | <.8db | <1.0db | <1.1db | <1.5db | <1.75db |
| Return Loss | > 18db | >18db | >14db | >15db | >15db |
| Calibration Substrates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSG | SP-CS-5 | SP-CS-9 | SP-CS-10 | SP-CS-18 |
| Pad Size | 50µ X 50µ | 100µ X 100µ | 150µ X 150µ | 300µ X 300µ |
| 100µ X 100µ | ||||
| 150µ X 150µ | ||||
| Pitch Range | 75µ - 250µ | 250µ - 600µ | 600µ - 1250µ | 1250µ - 2540µ |
| GS/SG | SP-CS-8 | SP-CS-14 | SP-CS-11 | SP-CS-17 |
| Pad Size | 50µ X 50µ | 100µ X 100µ | 150µ X 150µ | 300µ X 300µ |
| 100µ X 100µ | ||||
| 150µ X 150µ | ||||
| Pitch Range | 50µ - 200µ | 200µ - 400µ | 400µ - 1250µ | 750µ - 2540µ |
| GSG > 110GHz | SP-CS-15 | |||
| Pad Size | 25µ X 25µ | |||
| Pitch Range | 40µ - 150µ (SOLT) | |||
| 30µ - 150µ (LRM) |
| RF Cables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFC-40 | RFC-50 | RFC-67 | RFC-110 | |
| Frequency Range | DC - 40GHz | DC - 50GHz | DC - 67GHz | DC - 110GHz |
| Length | 4 Ft. | 4 Ft. | 3 Ft. | * |
| Connectors | 2.92 M – 2.92 F | 2.4 M – 2.4 F | 1.85 M - 1.85 F | 1.0 M - 1.0 F |
| * Contact Factory |
Probe Station Dark Box (PSDB-CM)
Probe Station light tight, electrically shielded enclosure
Excellent for use in conjunction with the following:
Door and Panel interlock options are typically used for
High Voltage and High Temperature safety
Front
Back
Probe Card Adapter (S-4710)
For use with 4.5” wide probe cards
Board Mount Vice Chuck
The CheckMate Series probe stations supports the
200mm x 200mm adjustable Vice chuck
(VICE Clamps are non-conductive ULTEM)
AC Linear Piston – (Small) Quiet Vacuum Pump
Supports vacuum hold-down of DUT and mounting of
1-10 Micro-positioners
(11 in. Hg @ 115VAC /428 mbar @ 230V AC)
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 660x 889 x 610mm (26” x 35” x 24”) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 109kg (240 lbs.) |
CM-220 / including microscope*
* Can vary dependent on microscope selection
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 863x 1085 x 1370 mm (34 x 42.7 x 53.95 In ) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 385 kg (849 lbs.) |
CM-210 / Vibration Isolation Table /Monitor Mount
* Can vary dependent on monitor, Microscope selection and position
* See Signatone Corporate Terms and Conditions of Sale for further details.
Configure this system with our engineers — factory‑direct from Gilroy, California.