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The Signatone H150W is a manual hybrid probe station configured for 4-inch applications. The Signatone H150W has a 4-inch, round, nickel plated chuck with manual X-Y motion control and manual theta adjustment. The Signatone H150W includes a 4-inch X-Y push microscope stage and an SMZ143 Motic Stereozoom microscope with a built-in CCD port.[1][2]

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What it is

The Signatone H150W is a manual hybrid probe station configured for 4-inch applications.[3][1]

How it works

The H150W uses a manual X-Y stage, manual theta adjustment, and micropositioners with X-Y-Z motion control.[1][2]

The H150W includes a quick platen lift that raises the probes off the device before movement in X or Y directions.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The H150W is configured for 4-inch applications and uses a 4-inch round nickel plated chuck.[1][2][3]

Applications

The H150W is used for 4-inch applications.[1][2][3]

The H150W includes a microscope stage and an SMZ143 Motic Stereozoom microscope with a built-in CCD port.[1][2]

  • 4-inch applications

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping1

Device hold-down
Vacuum toggle switch for device hold on chuck[1]2 sources
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Wafer handling1

Chuck
4-inch, round, nickel plated chuck[1]
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Control & software2

X-Y motion control
Manual X-Y motion control[1]
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Micropositioners
4 x S-725C#M micropositioners with X-Y-Z motion control[1]2 sources
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Configuration & options11

Model
H150W[1]
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Type
Hybrid probe station[1]
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Application
4-inch applications[1]2 sources
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Theta adjustment
Manual theta adjustment[1]
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Platen lift
Quick platen lift raises the probes off the device before moving the device in X or Y directions[1]2 sources
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Microscope stage
4-inch, X-Y push microscope stage[1]
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Microscope
SMZ143 Motic Stereozoom with built-in CCD port and 4:1 manual zoom[1]2 sources
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Platen lift travel
Coarse, quick platen lift of 3/8"; fine platen lift of 1.25"[1]2 sources
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Platen capacity
Holds up to 8 micropositioners[1]2 sources
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Warranty
1 year limited warranty[1]2 sources
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Type
Manual hybrid probe station[3]
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What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Device hold-downVacuum toggle switch for device hold on chuck[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size is the H150W configured for?

The H150W is configured for 4-inch applications.[3][1]

What type of probe station is the H150W?

The H150W is a manual hybrid probe station.[3][1]

What chuck is included on the H150W?

The H150W includes a 4-inch round nickel plated chuck.[1][2]

How does the H150W move the device and probes?

The H150W uses manual X-Y motion control, manual theta adjustment, and four S-725C#M micropositioners with X-Y-Z motion control.[1][2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the H150W are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the H150W are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the H150W are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the H150W are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the H150W are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the H150W is not on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]H150W — Signatone | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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