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MPI TS50 - 50 mm Manual Probe System

The MPI TS50 manual probe system has been specifically designed for IC Engineering, Single Die probing and academic use in DC/CV and RF measurement applications.

The TS50 with the smallest footprint (300 x 300 mm) on the market is engineered to its simplest form to allow convenient operation and providing quick set-up without compromising functionality and measurement capability.

Features & Benefits

Easy Stage

The TS50 can be configured with two different versions of chuck stage control. The Easy Stage is very simple vacuum controlled, singe handed operated unit, which allows very fast and intuitive XY-Theta movement. This is the typical configuration for simple DC/CV applications.

MPI TS50 - 50 mm Easy Stage

Linear 50×50 mm XY Stage

The linear 50×50 mm XY stage enables fast and independent axis movement with additional fine and accurate 25×25 mm XY-Theta micrometer positioning. The must option for RF or in combination with thermal chuck.

MPI TS50 - 50 mm Linear Chuck Stage

20 mm Height Adjustment

The probe platen has 20 mm of fine height adjustment required to support various applications, and can be used for contact/separation control of all MicroPositioners together.

MPI TS50 - 20 mm Platen Height Control

Triaxial Chuck

For RF applications, the TS50’s 50 mm triaxial chuck is installed with an auxiliary chuck built in ceramic material for accurate RF calibration.

MPI TS50 - 50 mm Triaxial Chuck with Auxiliary Chuck

Rectangular Adjustment of MicroPositioners

In addition, rectangular adjustment of the two port RF MicroPositioners is a standard feature to guarantee the alignment between the RF Probes.

MPI MP25 MicroPositioner with Retangular Adjustment

Multiple Configurations of MicroPositioners

It can be configured with up to eight MPI MP25 or six MPI MP40 MicroPositioners for multiple pad and device layout requirements.

MPI TS50 with 6 MP25 MicroPositioners

Various Optic Options

A wide range of Optics is available with a choice between stereo for all common DC/CV applications or single tube high magnification microscopes for RF or load-pull configurations.

MPI ST45 Stereo Microscope

IC Holder

An optional single IC holder transforms the TS50 into the ideal platform for single DUT testing down to 1×1 mm. It includes a stable and convenient vacuum switch to properly secure chip sizes as large as 10×10 mm. The incorporation of an integrated Calibration Substrate holder at a parallel height allows for RF measurements and can be mounted on any chuck including a variety of thermal chucks.

MPI 50 mm IC Holder

Field Application Engineer

Job Location: San Jose, CA

Job Duties:

  • Assist in developing HW and SW measurement methodologies/solutions for analytical wafer probe solutions with signal applications from DC to millimeter wave frequencies as well as Silicon Photonics (SiPH);
  • Collaborate with customers on their measurement challenges, and provide applications specific product training;
  • Provide pre- and post-sale support to AST, customers, service department, and the sales channel developing HW and SW measurement solutions for analytical wafer probe stations;
  • Define application-specific solutions based on customer-provided device data and facilitate both customer and divisional teams to successful results;
  • Perform product training seminars for customer and sales channels as well as participate in trade shows and technical seminars;
  • Make recommendations regarding product improvement, new products, and quality enhancement;
  • Author, document, publish, and present measurement solutions via Seminars, Applications Notes, Briefs, and White Papers;
  • Prepare, plan, and assist with customer product demonstrations that highlight value-based differentiation of AST product offerings;
  • Develop unique and individual customer presentations designed to professionally position the MPI brand in the North American market and deliver formal presentations to customers.

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in Electrical Eng., Electronics Eng., Physics, or Photonics; Must possess 6 months of relevant work experience; Travel to customers’ sites in US and headquarters in Taiwan is required.

Send resume to: MPI America, Inc., 2360 Qume Drive, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95131, Attn: Janet Chiang