Signatone S-926 Stable Linear 3-Axis Micropositioner
Designed for a Variety of Probing Applications
Features / Applications
- IV/CV Coaxial-Low Current
- Failure Analysis
- Pad Probing
- High Power Test
- Resistivity Measurements
- MEMS Test
- Your Application
Signatone offers an extensive line of Micropositioners to address virtually every probing and measurement
application, ranging from the very simple to the highly complex sub-micron high-resolution positioners.
The S-926 stable linear 3-axis Micropositioner
accommodates the majority of Signatone’s probe arms and single needle probes allowing for a variety of test configurations. Available with vacuum or magnetic base, pivot, spring, or dual-pivot head, left and right-hand orientations with a variety of setup configurations.
| Model S-926 | |
|---|---|
| Travel range | X-Y = 12 mm Z = 7 mm* |
| Feature resolution | 1 μm |
| Screw resolution | 100 TPI |
| Mounting | Vacuum, Magnetic |
| Footprint (W/D) | 63.5mm x 41mm |
| Application |
|---|
| Small footprint/ allows for multiple probes |
| CV/IV coaxial probing Failure analysis |
| Resistivity -Duel Kelvin 4-point probing |
| Pad probing |
| High-power probing |
Specifications
Direction Knob
Vacuum or Magnetic Connection - Base
Adjustable Probe Head Mount
Interface Shaft
Probe Head
Mount Block
S-926- #LM
- DIMENSIONS – Rigid, Spring and T -Pivot Head Configurations
“T” Head
“P” Head
“S” Head
Pivot Knob
Swivel
Probe Arm Mount
mm
Spring Tension
Adjust Screw
Spring
ob
Mounting Block
Dual Pivot Mount
Signatone ProBe HolDer Series
Offering a wide variety of probe holders to suit virtually every probing requirement.
This Signatone selection guide is for our standard and coax isolated probe holders designed for use with all Signatone Micropositioners
The Signatone “U” Series probe tip holder comes in one universal length of 4.75”. This holder is made to be bent or cut to length by the customer. The “U” style holder is available in the following Signatone “Tip-Mount” Options
0.087” / 2.21mm dia.
US-Style Probe Holder
US
UP-Style Probe Holder
UP
Probe Tip
S – Screw Lock Probe Mount
Probe Arm Shaft
P – Spring Clip
Probe Mount
“S” Style
“Screw Mount”
“P” Style
“Spring Clip”
The Signatone “S” or screw locking option probe tip mount secures the probe tip with a set screw allows for easy and quick probe replacement.
The Signatone “P” or Spring Clip option probe
tip mount allows for a quick and easy probe
change without the need for any tools.
| PART # | Material | Length | Probe Mount | Connection | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Brass | 120mm | Screw- Lock | Mini-banana jack | > 1µA |
| UP | Brass | 120mm | Spring- Clip | Mini-banana jack | > 1µA |
Dc Probe –Selection Guide
| 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/High Current PROBE –SELECTION GUIDE
| 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 |
Hvp-Cx-3
Hvp-Tx-3
Hvp-Cx-10
Hcp-100
Signatone ProBe Tips
Offering a wide variety of passive probe tips to suit virtually every probing requirement.
This selection guide is our standard offering / special sizes and materials available.
| Model Number | Material | TIP Diameter | Shank Diameter | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE-10T | Tungsten | 1 µm | 0.254mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-10TZ | Tungsten | 1 µm | 0.254mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-20BC | Beryllium Copper | 12 µm | 0.51mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-20T | Tungsten | 3.5 µm | 0.51mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-20TB | Tungsten | 20 µm | 0.51mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-20TBL | Tungsten | 20 µm | 0.51mm | 50.1mm |
| SE-20TZ | Tungsten | 3.5 µm | 0.51mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-O | Osmium | 12 µm | 0.63mm | 19mm |
| SE-P | Palladium | 12 µm | 0.63mm | 19mm |
| SE-S | Steel | 12 µm | 0.63mm | 28.45mm |
| SE-SM | Tungsten | 1 µm | 0.51mm | 50.1mm |
| SE-SMS | Tungsten | 0.2 µm | 0.51mm | 50.1mm |
| SE-T | Tungsten | 5 µm | 0.63mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-TB | Tungsten | 25 µm | 0.63mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-TC | Tungsten Carbide | 12 µm | 0.63mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-TG | Gold Plated Tungsten | 12 µm | 0.63mm | 31.75mm |
| SE-TL | Tungsten | 5 µm | 0.63mm | 50.1mm |
| SE-TZ | Tungsten | 5 µm | 0.63mm | 31.75mm |
| SM-10 | Tungsten | 0.2 µm | 0.51mm | 30.5mm |
| SM-35 | Tungsten | 0.7 µm | 0.51mm | 30.5mm |
Probes with tungsten shank can be cut and bent to a particular shape by the end user.
Z bend models are also available, for more information, contact sales@signatone.com
Packaging: Tips are sold by the box including quantity of 5 tips.
Discounts available on quantity purchases of 20-100 box, +100 boxes.
(contact factory for details)
Quantity of 5 Tips in ea. box
Warranty
- Standard Warranty 12 months *
For Extended Warranty and Service Contracts contact Signatone Corp. for more information
- North America: Sales.NA@signatone.com
- Europe: Sales.Europe@signatone.com
- Asia: Sales.Asia@signatone.com
* See Signatone Corporate Terms and Conditions of Sale for further details.
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