Cascade Microtech Introduces New InfinityQuad(TM) Multi-Contact Probe
11 October 2011 - 9:10AM
Marketwired
Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD), a leading expert at
enabling precision measurements of integrated circuits at the wafer
level, today announced InfinityQuad, the only multi-contact probe
head capable of automatically probing aluminum, copper or gold pads
as small as 30 µm x 50 µm. The InfinityQuad probe builds on the
proven Cascade Microtech Infinity Probe® technology to address
cutting-edge mixed-signal device manufacturing requirements in
emerging markets such as automotive radar and wireless HDMI.
Analog automotive application-specific devices lead the growth
segments in the IC industry, according to a recent report by IC
Insights stating systems and features such as GPS/Navigation,
anti-roll, and collision-avoidance/adaptive cruise control are
expected to help this segment achieve 32 percent growth in 2011.
The high-frequency devices found in today's collision-avoidance
radar and wireless HDMI are made up of complex mixed-signal
integrated circuits containing RF, DC and logic with frequencies of
60-80 GHz. Up until now, it has been difficult to probe these
frequencies on very small pads and deliver accurate
measurements.
The new InfinityQuad probe uses a unique
lithographically-defined probe architecture to probe small pads and
enable high-frequency test. This probe technology enables
customization of up to 25 contacts for ground, power, logic, RF or
mm-wave contacts to 110 GHz, and enables probing of 30 µm x 50 µm
pads at fine pitches over a temperature range of -40 to +125
degrees C with minimal pad damage. The InfinityQuad delivers
repeatable, accurate measurement of ICs, transistor or device
arrays and test structures with low contact resistance on aluminum,
copper or gold pads. The InfinityQuad probe is the only probe
technology that allows automated testing of automotive radar and
other advanced devices with multiple mm-wave signals as well as
many lower frequency signals, power and control lines.
"The unique design of the InfinityQuad allows our customers to
stay ahead of the technology curve for testing complex device
geometries," said Michael Burger, president and CEO, Cascade
Microtech, Inc. "As the market moves to smaller and smaller
footprints for high-frequency test, precision measurement becomes
critical. Cascade Microtech is pleased to offer our customers a
truly innovative, high-performance multi-contact probe solution to
meet the challenges of device test today and in the future."
About Cascade Microtech, Inc. Cascade
Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD) is a worldwide leader in precision
contact, electrical measurement and test of integrated circuits
(ICs), optical devices and other small structures. For technology
businesses and scientific institutions that need to evaluate small
structures, Cascade Microtech delivers access to electrical data
from wafers, ICs, IC packages, circuit boards and modules, MEMS, 3D
TSV, LED devices and more. Cascade Microtech's leading-edge
stations, probes, probe cards and integrated systems deliver
precision accuracy and superior performance both in the lab and
during production manufacturing of high-speed and high-density
semiconductor chips. For more information visit
www.cascademicrotech.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Laurie A. Winton Cascade
Microtech, Inc. (503) 601-1934 laurie.winton@cmicro.com
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