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S-460

Test & Probe 6"Signatone S-460 family

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Wafer size

Optics

Optical feedback positioning system^[1]

Control era

Windows

What is it?

The S-460 Semi-Automatic Probe Station is described as a 6-inch system with a human-engineered interface for probing applications including microwave probing, low current (femtoamp) probing, thermal probing, design/debug, failure analysis, and product engineering. The system uses a proprietary linear induction motor and an optical feedback positioning system to control the wafer stage, and all systems include automated wafer stepping controlled via Signatone Solutions Windows software plus motorized theta with a quick two-point align feature.

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

Microwave probing
Low current (femtoamp) probing
Thermal probing
Design/debug
Failure analysis
Product engineering

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling3

Wafer size: 6"^[1]
Wafer stage drive: Proprietary linear induction motor^[1]
Wafer stepping: Automated wafer stepping controlled via Signatone Solutions Windows software^[1]

Optics & imaging1

Positioning system: Optical feedback positioning system^[1]

Configuration & options2

Probe station type: Semi-automatic probe station^[1]
Theta: Motorized theta with a quick two-point align feature^[1]

Vintage & configurations

Control-system eraWindows^[1]

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the S-460 are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the S-460 are on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the S-460 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the S-460 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the S-460 are on record.
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