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 | 308 mm x 308 mm (12.125 x 12.125 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 | 285mm | ||
| Presentation | 285mm (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) |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material | Nickel Plated Aluminum (Steel optional) |
| Dimension | L = 813mm x W = 737mm x H = 12.7mm (See drawing) |
| Chuck to Platen Separation | Min. 2 mm (Variable Separation with Fine Platen Adjust) |
| Max. No of Micro Positioners | 10 x DC or 2x RF + 4 x DC or a combination |
| Quick Platen Lift Control (CVL) | Continuous Variable Lift (0 to 3.175 mm) |
| Contact Repeatability | < 1 µm (0.04 mils) by Manual Control |
| DC MicroPositioner mounting | Magnetic or Vacuum (with Steel option) |
| RF MicroPositioner mounting | Magnetic or Bolt Down (with Steel option) |
Sample 2: Probe Configured with 2 RF + 4 DC Probes
Sample 1: Probe Configured with 10 DC Probes
Signatone Multi Benefit /Two in One Platen Features:
pad separation and alignment
Chucks and DUT thickness setup
of user defined platen height setup
| Standard Wafer Chuck | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Coax BNC (m) |
| Diameter | 308 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, 265mm |
| Vacuum actuation | Selector Knob allows individual activation of vacuum zones |
| Supported DUT sizes | 25mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 300mm |
| Surface planarity | ±6.5µ |
| Rigidity | <3µ / 10N at edge of the chuck |
| 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 | 308 mm |
| Material | Gold Plated Brass |
| Chuck surface | Independent Vacuum zones with vacuum rings |
| Vacuum hole pattern sections(diameter) | 0mm, 65mm, 112mm, 162mm, 265mm |
| Vacuum actuation | Multi-Zone Adjustable Control |
| Supported DUT sizes | 3mm, 75mm, 125mm, 200mm, 300mm |
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 300mm Standard Hot | 300mm Hot/ Triax | 300mm 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) | HV 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 & TCP/TCIP | RS232C & TCP/TCIP | RS232C & TCP/TCIP |
| 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, 200,300mm | 2, 50, 100, 150, 200,300mm | 2,50, 100, 150, 200, 300mm |
*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 |
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 ultra 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 |
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)
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
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)
Front
Back
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 750x 965 x 628mm (30” x 38” x 25”) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 145kg (320 lbs.) |
CM-310 / 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 | 422 kg (940 lbs.) |
CM-310 / 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.