MPI MicroPositioners

MPI offers a wide variety of backlash-free MicroPositioners to address every operational and measurement condition. These vary from small footprint to micrometer driven high resolution positioners for RF and mmW applications.

Features & Benefits

Contact Quality

Unified Z-direction, ergonomic operation, and magnetic bases with extreme strong holding power enable fine probe placement for high contact quality producing unsurpassed measurement results.

The MPI MicroPositioners are designed with universal probe interface compatible to all probe arms for ease of application specifics adaptations. Design varieties allow operators to choose MicroPositioners which fit their operational familiarity thus providing immediately proficiency.

Easy Upgrade

The MPI self-developed MicroPositioners are designed without compromise. The full carbon-steel structure enables stable contact over long periods of time and superior positioning accuracy.

Product – Application Matrix

MicroPostioner
Stage [mm]
Res. TPI
IV/CV
Coax
Low-level IV, Triax
IV/CV/PIV Kelvin
RF
Broadband mmW
High Power
HC / HV
MP25
25
50
- / ○
MP40
40
85
● / ○
MP50
50
50 / 100
- / ○
MP60
60
50 / 100
● / ○
MP60-MR
60
50
● / ○
MP80
MP80-DX

80

50

PMP60
60
N/A
PMP80
80
N/A

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MicroPostioner
Stage [mm]
Res. TPI
IV/CV
Coax
Low-level IV, Triax
IV/CV/PIV Kelvin
RF
Broadband mmW
High Power
HC / HV
MP25
25
50
- / ○
MP40
40
85
● / ○
MP50
50
50 / 100
- / ○
MP60
60
50 / 100
● / ○
MP60-MR
60
50
● / ○
MP80
MP80-DX

80

50

PMP60
60
N/A
PMP80
80
N/A

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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