A probe station is a tool for making measurements on bare, unpackaged integrated circuits. With it, extremely fine-tipped probes that are connected to the measuring instrument can be accurately and repeatably placed on the traces and pads of an IC.

The WCCML has a Cascade Microtech Summit 1200 series station with a dedicated PC running Windows-based acquisition software, A-Zoom binocular microscope with digital camera, two RF and four DC probe positioners, and test environment control capability. The probe station is located within our screen room on a Newport optical table for stability.



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