PLC50 Overview
Entry-level manual cryogenic wafer probing < 7 K
The PLC50 is a highly-precise, cost-effective probe station for wafers and substrates up to 100 mm in a high vacuum environment, at cryogenic temperatures down to 77 K with liquid nitrogen or < 7 K with liquid helium. Specially designed for laboratory requirements, it supports a wide range of applications, including DC and RF measurements of the latest silicon, compound semiconductor and superconductor devices, MEMS and optoelectronic tests.
Applications: IV/CV, RF/mmW, Opto, MEMSPLC50 Key Features

Flexibility
- Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 100 mm or single dies
- Up to six positioners
- Use with liquid nitrogen or helium, depending on the target temperature
- Probing with an open chamber lid possible under atmospheric condition
- Specially designed for laboratory environments
- Covers wide range of measurements (I-V, C-V, RF, MEMS, OPTO)

Stability
- Independently cooled cold shield
- Probe positioners placed inside vacuum chamber
- Short and stable probe arms
- Solid station frame with built-in vibration-isolation
- Ice- and condensation-free probing down to 77 K (liquid nitrogen) or below 7 K (liquid helium)
- Precise probe positioning
- Excellent measurement accuracy and repeatability
- Superior vibration attenuation

Ease of Use
- Ergonomic and straightforward design
- Simple microscope operation
- Hinged topside lid
- Comfortable and easy operation
- Quick and ergonomic change of DUT
- Topside access to probes and samples

High measurement throughput
- Independent control of linear chuck stage and positioners
- Contact/separation stroke for probe platen
- Fast, manual step-and-repeat testing of the whole wafer
- Simultaneous contacting and separation of all probes
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