Signatone Micropositioners

CAP-946 Computer Aided Probe CAP-946 Computer Aided Probe

 

The CAP-945 is a motorized micropositioner that is designed to be controlled by any of the Signatone Solutions Computer Aided Probing Systems or by the Signatone JD2 joystick / thumbwheel controller.

 

CAP-945 micropositioners provide "hands-off" probing and can take advantage of the programmable capabilities that computer aided probing offers.

 

Download the product brochure for the CAP-946 Computer Aided Probing System (286K PDF file)

 

S-96MW Micropositioner

S-96MW Micropositioner

 

The S-96MW micropositioner is designed for RF probing. The positioner has one inch movements in all axes and captured cross-roller bearings to prevent accidentally moving the tip if bumped. An integral co-planarity adjustment provides for adjusting G-S-G tip planarity.

 

S-96MW positioners are available with head configurations allowing the microwave head to be introduced from the front, rear, left or right side. The S-96MW is the most stable RF positioner available.


Download the product brochure for the S-96MW (228K PDF file)

 

The SP-150 Inline Micropositioner

The SP-150 Inline Micropositioner

 

The SP-150 is Signatone's most stable and precise micropositioner for submicron probing, incorporating high quality captured cross-roller bearings. All three axes are mechanical isolated from the movement knobs, providing zero user induced vibration. The X and Y knobs are both located at the rear of the micropositioner so that multiple micropositioners can be positioned closely together without interference from a knob located on the side.

 

The SP-150 is designed for state of the art sub-micron geometry probing and features 0.5 micron tip placement resolution.. The SP-150 includes one of two choices of probe mounting assemblies allowing probe tip holders to be quickly positioned in the Z axis prior to using the fine Z positioning movement for final touchdown.


Download the SP-150 brochure (253K PDF file)

 

The SP-100 Inline Micropositioner

The SP-100 Inline Micropositioner

 

The SP-100's basic design is derived from Signatone's SP-150 micropositioner, with all three axes mechanically isolated from the movement knobs to eliminated induced vibration. The X and Y knobs are both located at the rear of the micropositioner so that multiple micropositioners can be positioned closely together without interference from a knob located on the side.

 

The SP-100 is designed for very small geometry probing with 1.0 micron tip placement resolution. The SP-100 includes one of two choices of probe mounting assemblies allowing probe tip holders to be quickly positioned in the Z axis prior to using the fine Z positioning movement for final touchdown.


Download the SP-100 brochure (253K PDF file)

 

S-931 Micropositioner

S-931 Micropositioner

 

The S-931 micropositioner is designed for state of the art sub-micron geometry probing. The S-931 micropositioner has two speeds of positioning movement in the X and Y axes. A small knob is used for 100 TPI resolution movement and a larger concentric knob provides the equivalent of 800 TPI using a compound nut assembly. It is available with a magnetic or vacuum base and in either left or right hand models.

 

Three head assemblies are available: The "C" head holds the probe tip holder in a fixed position. The "S" head has small leaf springs to compensate for the expansion often associated with high temperature thermal probing. The "P" head has a pivot assembly which allows the probe tip holder to be quickly positioned in the Z axis, prior to using the fine Z positioning movement for final touchdown.


Download the S-900 Series Brochure (284K PDF file)

 

S-926 Micropositioner

S-926 Micropositioner

 

The S-926 micropositioner is designed for small geometry probing down to approximately one micron. It is available with a magnetic or vacuum base and in either left or right hand models.

 

Three head assemblies are available: The "C" head holds the probe tip holder in a fixed position. The "S" head has small leaf springs to compensate for the expansion often associated with high temperature thermal probing. The "P" head has a pivot assembly which allows the probe tip holder to be quickly positioned in the Z axis, prior to using the fine Z positioning movement for final touchdown.


Download the S-900 Series Brochure (284K PDF file)

 

S-725 Micropositioner

S-725 Micropositioner

 

The S-725 micropositioner is designed primarily for probing targets that are approximately 1 mil (12.7 microns) and larger. It is available with a magnetic or vacuum base and in either left or right hand models.

 

Three head assemblies are available: The "C" head holds the probe tip holder in a fixed position. The "S" head has small leaf springs to compensate for the expansion often associated with high temperature thermal probing. The "P" head has a pivot assembly which allows the probe tip holder to be quickly positioned in the Z axis, prior to using the fine Z positioning movement for final contact.


Download the S-700 Series brochure (305K PDF doc)

 

S-750 Joystick Micropositioner

Pivot Head

 

The pivot head assembly is available on S-725, S-926, and S-931 micropositioners.

 

 

Probe Tips and Holders

S-750 Joystick Micropositioner

 

The Signatone S-750 features a 9:1 motion ratio and a scan area of 0.10" x 0.180". The S-750 is available with or without the removable extension rod. The body is made of mold injected Delrin and it is mounted onto a strong magnetic metal base. The S-750 is capable of rapidly establishing contact with probing targets as small as 1 mil.

 

Download the S-700 Series brochure (305K PDF doc)

 

Probe Tip Holders

Probe Tip and Holders

 

Signatone micropositioners do not include a probe tip holder or the probe tips, however, Signatone offers a wide range of probe tips and holders which can be seen here:


PROBE TIP HOLDERS (the "U" series probe tip holders work with all of the above listed micropositioners.


PROBE TIPS (a wide range of probe tips are listed, including prices)