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-Microprobing involves using a micro-positioner with a precision needle under a microscope to to either measure or induce voltages onto an IC.  This is very similar to how you might use a multimeter on a circuit board but at a much smaller scale. 
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-A probing station is essential for live analysis. The quality (tip size, stiffness, etc) varies considerably within and across manufacturers. Want to send me your equipment for an evaluation? I'll be more than happy to get some samples ;) This page is mostly focused on mechanical probing stations. Probing cards also might be useful, need to look into them. 
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-mcmaster general recommendations: 
-  * General purpose probing (bond pad, low frequency traces) 
-    * Chose Signatone since popularity made things easy to get 
-    * Micromanipulator also not a bad choice, although people warned me to stay away from Cartesian positioners 
-  * High frequency 
-    * I haven't had need for these yes 
-    * Cascade Microtech might be a good choice 
-    * Signatone partners with them for their high end probes 
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-====== CascadeMicrotech ======  
-  * http://www.cmicro.com/ 
-  * Micropsositioners: 
-  * Probes: 
-  * Stations:  
-  * Pricing: 
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-====== GigaTest Labs ======  
-  * http://www.gigatest.com/ 
-  * Micropsositioners: no 
-  * Probes: no 
-  * Stations:yes 
-  * Pricing: must RFQ 
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-====== KeithLink ======  
-  * http://www.keithlink.com/ 
-  * Micropsositioners: 
-  * Probes: 
-  * Stations:  
-  * Pricing: 
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-====== LakeShore Cryotonics, Inc. ======  
-  * http://www.lakeshore.com/sys/probestations/psm.html 
-  * Micropsositioners: 
-  * Probes: 
-  * Stations:  
-  * Pricing: 
-Seem to be mostly intended for cryogenics, but might also be suitable for room temperature work. 
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-====== Micromanipulator ======  
-  * http://www.micromanipulator.com/ 
-  * Micropsositioners: 
-  * Probes: 
-  * Stations:  
-  * Pricing: 
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-====== Probing Solutions Inc ======  
-  * http://www.probingsolutions.com/ 
-  * Micropsositioners: 
-  * Probes: 
-  * Stations:  
-  * Pricing: on website 
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-====== Signatone ======  
-  * http://www.signatone.com/ 
-  * Micropsositioners: yes 
-  * Probes: yes 
-  * Stations: yes 
-  * Pricing: must RFQ 
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-Seems to be a popular manufacturer. Their equipment can be readily found on the surplus market. Quality varies from model to model. 
  
 
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