Cascade Microtech, Inc.

Formfactor, Inc.

Formfactor Beaverton, Inc.

Anthony James Lord

Rod Jones

Craig Stewart

Jeff Spencer

Gavin Neil Fisher

John L Dunklee

Tim Lesher

Peter McCann

Brad Froemke

Terry Burcham

Peter Navratil

Scott Runbaugh

Gavin Fisher

Pete McCann

David Newton

Kazuki Negishi

Michael E Simmons

Bryan Conrad Bolt

Sia Choon Beng

David Randle Hess

Christopher Anthony Storm

Gerald Lee Gisler

Methods of producing augmented probe system images and associated probe systems. A method of producing an augmented probe system image includes recording a base probe system image, generating the augmented probe system image at least partially based on the base probe system image, and presenting the augmented probe system image. The augmented probe system image includes a representation of at least a portion of the probe system that is obscured in the base probe system image. In some examples, a probe system includes a chuck, a probe assembly, an imaging device, and a controller programmed to perform methods disclosed herein.

Methods of producing augmented probe system images and associated probe systems

Microscopes with objective assembly crash detection and methods of utilizing the same are disclosed herein. For example, a microscope comprises a microscope body, an objective assembly comprising an objective lens, an objective assembly mount configured to separably attach the objective assembly to the microscope body, and an orientation detection circuit configured to indicate when a relative orientation between the microscope body and the objective assembly differs from a predetermined relative orientation.

Microscopes with objective assembly crash detection and methods of utiliizing the same

Probe systems for testing a device under test are disclosed herein. The probe systems include a platen that defines an upper surface, an opposed lower surface, and a platen aperture. The probe systems also include a chuck that defines a support surface configured to support a device under test. The probe systems further include a lower enclosure extending from the lower surface of the platen and an upper enclosure extending from the upper surface of the platen. The upper enclosure includes a side wall that defines a side wall aperture, and the side wall and the platen define an intersection angle of at least 30 degrees and at most 60 degrees. The probe systems also include a manipulator, a probe shaft arm, a probe assembly, a test head, and an electrical conductor.

Probe systems for testing a device under test

A chuck includes a conductive element that contacts a device under test in a location on the chuck. The chuck includes an upper surface for supporting a device under test and a conductive element that extends through the chuck to the upper surface of the chuck. The conductive element is electrically isolated from the upper surface of the chuck, and makes electrical contact with any device under test supported by the chuck.

Chuck for holding a device under test

A chuck that includes an upper surface for supporting a device under test and a conductive element that extends through the chuck to the upper surface of the chuck. The conductive element is electrically isolated from the upper surface of the chuck, and makes electrical contact with any device under test supported by the chuck.

A probe station for testing a device under test. A first platen supporting an electrical probe. A chuck supporting the device under test. A second platen supporting an optical probe. The first platen and the second platen positioned above the device under test. A percentage of the top surface of the second platen terminating into free space.

Probe station with two platens

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Probe station

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Banbury, United Kingdom

Anthony James Lord