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CM-310 DATA SHEET
Data Sheet · Semi-Automatic Probe Systems

Signatone CM -310 300mm High Precision Manual Probe System

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.

Features / Benefits

Chuck XY Stage (Manual)
Travel range308 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 MechanismPrecision Leadscrew – Carriage and Rails
Chuck Z Stage (Pneumatic)
Travel range2.5 mm (0.01 in)
Repeatability± 1.0 μm
Z Stage DrivePneumatic 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°)
Resolution0.01mm Per Degree of Knob Rotation
Accuracy< 1.0 μm (measured at the edge of the 200 mm chuck)
Repeatability< 1.5 μm
Theta Stage DriveHigh Resolution Micrometer
Roll Out / Loading Stage * (optional for use with probe card adapter and RF probes)
Travel range285mm
Presentation285mm (view or access to the sample chuck for load/unload)
Return repeatability< 1μm
Manual Microscope Stage (linear)
Movement range50mm X 50mm (2”x2”)
Resolution< 2µm (2 x 10-4 mils)
Scope lift101 mm (4”) Vertical Pneumatic (Manual Knob- optional)

Specifications

Probe Platen

Specifications
MaterialNickel Plated Aluminum (Steel optional)
DimensionL = 813mm x W = 737mm x H = 12.7mm (See drawing)
Chuck to Platen SeparationMin. 2 mm (Variable Separation with Fine Platen Adjust)
Max. No of Micro Positioners10 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 mountingMagnetic or Vacuum (with Steel option)
RF MicroPositioner mountingMagnetic 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
ConnectivityCoax BNC (m)
Diameter308 mm
MaterialNickel Plated Brass (gold optional)
Chuck surfaceZone selector knob with Peppered vacuum patterns
Vacuum hole pattern sections(diameter)22mm, 50mm, 91mm, 135mm, 168mm, 265mm
Vacuum actuationSelector Knob allows individual activation of vacuum zones
Supported DUT sizes25mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 300mm
Surface planarity±6.5µ
Rigidity<3µ / 10N at edge of the chuck
Electrical Specification (Coax)
Operation voltageDesigned for operation at -200V to + 200VDC
Maximum voltage between chuck top500 V DC
and GND
Isolation> 150 GΩ
Wafer Chuck (Triaxial)
ConnectivityTriax (m)
Diameter308 mm
MaterialGold Plated Brass
Chuck surfaceIndependent Vacuum zones with vacuum rings
Vacuum hole pattern sections(diameter)0mm, 65mm, 112mm, 162mm, 265mm
Vacuum actuationMulti-Zone Adjustable Control
Supported DUT sizes3mm, 75mm, 125mm, 200mm, 300mm
Surface planarity± 5 µm
Rigidity<3µ / 10N near at edge of the chuck
Electrical Specification (Triax)
Chuck isolationMeasured @ 10V DC
Force to guard> 2 TΩ
Guard to shield> 7 TΩ
Force to shield> 15 TΩ

Non-Thermal Chucks

Signatone Thermal Chucks

Typical Specifications of Signatone Thermal Technology
300mm Standard Hot300mm Hot/ Triax300mm Hot/ 3kV Triax
Temperature Range+25 °C to +300 °C+25 °C to +200 °C+25 °C to +200 °C
ConnectivityCoax (m)Triax (m)HV Triax (m)
Temperature control methodLiquid Cooled / Resistance heaterLiquid Cooled / Resistance heaterLiquid Cooled / Resistance heater
CoolantWaterWaterWater
Smallest temperature selection step0.1 °C0.1 °C0.1 °C
Chuck temperature display resolution0.01 °C0.01 °C0.01 °C
External touchscreen display operationYesYesYes
Temperature stability±0.1 °C±0.1 °C±0.1 °C
Temperature accuracy±0.5 °C±0.5 °C±0.5 °C
Control methodLow noise DC/PIDLow noise DC/PIDLow noise DC/PID
InterfacesRS232C & TCP/TCIPRS232C & TCP/TCIPRS232C & TCP/TCIP
Optional InterfacesGP-IBGP-IBGP-IB
Chuck surface platingNickelGoldGold
Temperature sensorRTDRTDRTD
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 Triax150nA> 5TΩ> 5TΩ
Heating Rates25°C to 300°C < 12 min25°C to 200°C < 9 min25°C to 200°C < 28 min
Cooling Rates300°C to 25°C < 9min200°C to 25°C < 8min200°C to 25°C < 8min
Leakage @ 10 V Kelvin TriaxN/A<25fA<400fA
Residual Capacitance<200fF<1pF
Maximum voltage between chuck top and GND500V500V3kV
3 Safety CircuitsYesYesYes
Vacuum PatternRingsPin holePin hole
Vacuum Zone (DUT Size)50, 100, 150, 200,300mm2, 50, 100, 150, 200,300mm2,50, 100, 150, 200, 300mm

*All data is relevant for chucks in ECO mode

System Controller / Dimensions /Weight / Power Consumption
System ModelW x D x H (mm)Weight (kg)Weight (Lbs.)Power cons. (VA)
S-1080432 x 483 x 26720.4452000
TC-II355 x 711 x 61050.81121500
2XRC-89HL559 x 610 x 9151352973700

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)

Micro Positioner

S-926Plm

Sp-100Pm

Sp-150Pm

S-M40-Mmew

S-M90-Mmew

Cap-946M

Dc Probe –Selection Guide

Coax Probe (C)Triax Probe (T)Kelvin Probe (K)
Max voltage500 V500 V500 V
Temperature range-60 °C to 300 °C-60 °C to 300 °C-60 °C to 300 °C
Leakage current< 50fA< 20fA< 20fA
ConnectivityBNCStandard TriaxSSMC
Connectivity typeSingle CoaxialSingle low noise TriaxialForce/Sense Coax
Characteristics impedance50 Ohms50 Ohms50 Ohms
Residual capacitance< 80fF< 80fF< 80fF
Probe holder materialBrassBrassBrass
Probe tips materialTungstenTungstenTungsten
Probe tips sizes0.5 µm – 25 µm0.5 µm – 25 µm0.5 µm – 25 µm
Minimum pad size25 µm x 25 µm25 µm x 25 µm25 µm x 25 µm

Coax Probe

Triax Probe

Coax Kelvin Probe

High Voltage ProbesHigh Current Probe
ModelHVP-CX-3HVP-TX-3HVP-CX-10HCP 100
Max Voltage3 kV3 kV10 kV500 V
Max Current1 A DC/30 A Pulsed120 mA DC20 mA DC10 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 kVN/A
Connector TypeSHVHV TriaxUHV CoaxHV Banana
Replaceable TipYesYesYesYes
Probe MaterialWWWBeCu or W

Hvp-Cx-3

Hvp-Tx-3

Hvp-Cx-10

Hcp-100

*All leakage tests conducted in an enclosed environment with Keithley 4200, or equivalent, in sampling mode with 10 PLC, auto-ranging. 0.25s interval

Rf Probe –Selection Guide

Cable Interface
SP-40ASP-50ASP-67ASP-110HSP-145
FrequencyDC-40GHzDC-50GHzDC-67GHzDC-110GHzDC-145GHz
Connector2.92mm2.4mm1.85mm1.0mm0.8mm
Tip ConfigurationGS/SG/GSGGS/SG/GSGGS/SG/GSGGS/SG/GSGGSG
Pitch Range50µ - 2540µ50µ - 1250µ50µ - 1250µ50µ - 1250µ50µ - 200µ
Insertion Loss<.8db<1.0db<1.1db<1.5db<1.75db
Return Loss> 18db>18db>14db>15db>15db
Calibration Substrates
GSGSP-CS-5SP-CS-9SP-CS-10SP-CS-18
Pad Size50µ X 50µ100µ X 100µ150µ X 150µ300µ X 300µ
100µ X 100µ
150µ X 150µ
Pitch Range75µ - 250µ250µ - 600µ600µ - 1250µ1250µ - 2540µ
GS/SGSP-CS-8SP-CS-14SP-CS-11SP-CS-17
Pad Size50µ X 50µ100µ X 100µ150µ X 150µ300µ X 300µ
100µ X 100µ
150µ X 150µ
Pitch Range50µ - 200µ200µ - 400µ400µ - 1250µ750µ - 2540µ
GSG > 110GHzSP-CS-15
Pad Size25µ X 25µ
Pitch Range40µ - 150µ (SOLT)
30µ - 150µ (LRM)
RF Cables
RFC-40RFC-50RFC-67RFC-110
Frequency RangeDC - 40GHzDC - 50GHzDC - 67GHzDC - 110GHz
Length4 Ft.4 Ft.3 Ft.*
Connectors2.92 M – 2.92 F2.4 M – 2.4 F1.85 M - 1.85 F1.0 M - 1.0 F
* Contact Factory

M-Vac

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)

System Options – Accessories

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

Cm-Bmvc

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

Psdb-Cm

S-4710

System Dimensions – Table Optional

Dimensions (L x D x H)750x 965 x 628mm (30” x 38” x 25”)
Weight145kg (320 lbs.)

CM-310 / including microscope*

* Can vary dependent on microscope selection

System Dimensions Including Table

Dimensions (L x D x H)863x 1085 x 1370 mm (34 x 42.7 x 53.95 In )
Weight422 kg (940 lbs.)

CM-310 / Vibration Isolation Table /Monitor Mount

* Can vary dependent on monitor, Microscope selection and position

Warranty

* See Signatone Corporate Terms and Conditions of Sale for further details.

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