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Documented as functional equivalents— Same function class: Test & Probe, null[1]
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WaferMicromanipulator
CM 210Signatone
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CategoryTest & ProbeTest & Probe
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FamilyMicromanipulator WaferSignatone CM 210
Specifications
Configurationwith New Wave LCSII 532 System[2]—
Wafer size range150 mm (6 inch) to 300 mm (12 inch)[3]—
TypeManual probe station[3]Probe station[6]
Low Current/Low NoiseReady[3]—
ChuckKelvin chuck wiring[3]—
Thermal chuckIntegrated wiring and plumbing[3]—
BaseVibration dampened[3]—
PlatenLarge area magnetic stainless steel[3]—
Microscope bridgeHeavy duty, motorized drive, 8-inch focus block[3]—
ControlFront panel MicroTouch knobs, automatic functions keypad, optional joystick/remote pendant[3]—
Upgradeable toSemi-Automatic 9920[3]—
OEMMicromanipulator[2]—
ModelWafer[2]CM 210[6]
CategoryTest & Probe[2]—
Wafer sizes8 inch[2]—
Chuck XY Stage Travel Range—205 mm x 205 mm (8.07 x 8.07 in)[4]
Chuck XY Travel Resolution (Standard)—14 μm Per Degree of Knob Rotation[4]
Chuck XY Travel Resolution (Fine)—1.5 μm Per Degree of Knob Rotation[4]
Chuck Z Stage Travel Range—2.5 mm (0.01 in)[4]
Chuck Z Stage Repeatability—± 1.0 μm[4]
Chuck Theta Stage Travel Range—± 11° (22°)[4]
Chuck Theta Stage Accuracy—< 1.0 μm (measured at the edge of the 200 mm chuck)[4]
Probe Platen Material—Nickel Plated Steel (Aluminum optional)[4]
Probe Platen Dimensions—L = 580mm x W = 637mm x H = 12.7mm[4]
Max Number of Micro Positioners—10x DC/HV or 2x RF + 4x DC or 4x RF + 2x DC or 2x CAP + 4x DC[4]
Contact Repeatability—< 1 μm (0.04 mils) by Manual Control[4]
Standard Wafer Chuck Diameter—203 mm[4]
Standard Wafer Chuck Surface Planarity—±6.5 μm[4]
Standard Wafer Chuck Rigidity—<3 μm / 10N at edge of the chuck[4]
Coax Chuck Operation Voltage—-200V to +200V DC[4]
Coax Chuck Max Voltage (Chuck to GND)—500 V DC[4]
Coax Chuck Isolation—> 150 GΩ[4]
Triax Chuck Isolation (Force to Guard @ 10V)—> 2 TΩ[4]
System Dimensions (Optional Table)—660 x 889 x 610 mm (26 x 35 x 24 in)[5]
System Weight (Optional Table)—109 kg (240 lbs)[5]
System Dimensions Including Table—863 x 1085 x 1370 mm (34 x 42.7 x 53.95 in)[5]
System Weight Including Table—385 kg (849 lbs)[5]
Available Thermal Chuck Options—Standard Hot (25°C to 300°C), Hot/Triax (25°C to 200°C), Hot/3kV Triax (25°C to 200°C)[4]
Wafer size—200 mm[4]
Probe station mode—Manual[4]
Wafer probing—Full or partial wafer probing[4]
Applications—DC, CV/IV, pulsed-IV, high power, RF[4]
RF frequency—Up to 110 GHz[4]
RF setup—2 & 4 port setup[4]
High power application—Up to 12 kV / 600 A[4]
Chuck XY stage travel—205 mm x 205 mm[4]
Chuck Z stage travel—2.5 mm[4]
Chuck theta travel—±11° (22°)[4]
Standard wafer chuck connectivity—Coax BNC (m)[4]
Triaxial wafer chuck connectivity—Triax (m)[4]
Standard wafer chuck material—Nickel plated brass (gold optional)[4]
Triaxial wafer chuck material—Gold plated brass[4]
Standard wafer chuck supported DUT sizes—25 mm, 75 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm[4]
Triaxial wafer chuck supported DUT sizes—3 mm, 75 mm, 125 mm, 200 mm[4]
Triaxial wafer chuck surface planarity—±5 µm[4]
Chuck to thermal shield separation—Minimum 2 mm[4]
Contact repeatability—< 1 µm[4]
Temperature range, standard hot chuck—+25 °C to +300 °C[4]
Temperature range, hot triax chuck—+25 °C to +200 °C[4]
Temperature range, hot 3 kV triax chuck—+25 °C to +200 °C[4]
Temperature control method—Liquid cooled / resistance heater[4]
Temperature stability—±0.1 °C[4]
Temperature accuracy—±0.5 °C[4]
System controller model—S-1080, TC-II, 2XRC-89HL[4]
System dimensions including table—863 x 1085 x 1370 mm[4]
System weight including table—385 kg[4]
Standard warranty—12 months[4]

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Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]inventory listing
  3. [3]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  4. [4]signatone.comsignatone.com
  5. [5]microworld.eumicroworld.eu
  6. [6]Equipment inventory listing