Features & Benefits

• Easy to reach, backlash-free control knobs for stage, platen and microscope:
       Reduced user strain, efficient positioning and flexible test setup
• Highly stable base:
       Rock-solid platform for precision probing
• Clean, open design:
       Set up your application your way with space and flexibility
• Magnetic stainless steel platen:
       Supports multiple manipulators (vacuum or magnetic base)
• Platen fast lift lever with locking “up” positions:
       Raises and lowers all manipulators and probe card for easy step-and-repeat X-Y stage movement and sample change
• Platen fast lift lever with microscope lift:
       Raises and lowers the microscope with the platen quick lift knob to prevent damage to probe cards by the microscope objectives
• Rigid microscope post:
       Supports heavy composite microscopes and video systems

Most widely used 100mm (4”) manual station The Model 6000 probe station is the most widely used 100mm (4”) probing station by any manufacturer. It was first introduced in 1970 for LSI probing and has been refined over the years to provide support for both demanding high precision analytical probing as well as general probing tasks. The traditional Micromanipulator open design makes setup flexible and easy for the user. The Model 6000 probe station is a cost effective alternative for those who do not need to probe large wafers. The vacuum chuck can be easily exchanged for an optional substrate holder or optional socket board holder for de-lidded packaged device tests. The 6000 may be used with a stereozoom microscope for the less demanding applications or with a choice of compound microscopes for high magnification of small wafer structures. The special design of the 6000 resists vibrations which are normally associated with small, low cost stations when used with high power microscopes. The station is designed for the ease of use, stability and precision that you expect from a Micromanipulator probe station.