Comparison ledger
MPI PM100, Signatone S-460, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.
| Attribute | PM100MPI | S-460Signatone |
|---|---|---|
| OEM | MPI | Signatone |
| Category | Test & Probe | Test & Probe |
| Wafer size | 6" | 6" |
| Process node | — | — |
| Introduced | — | — |
| Production run | — | — |
| Lifecycle | — | — |
| Lifecycle milestones | — | — |
| Control system | — | Windows |
| Generation | — | — |
| Family | MPI PM100 | Signatone S-460 |
| Specifications | ||
| Equipment | MPI TS150 Probe Station[1] | — |
| Use | Electrical testing on wafers or chips[1] | — |
| Terminal capacity | Maximum of 4 independent terminals + additional chuck grounding[1] | — |
| Wafer compatibility | Up to 6 inch wafers[1] | — |
| Probe positioners | MPI PM100 true X,Y,Z micro-positioners[1] | — |
| Probe tips | Interchangeable tungsten (W) contact tips[1] | — |
| Chuck stage | Fine-glide chuck stage on highly stable granite base[1] | — |
| Travel range | 150 mm x 150 mm and 10 mm x 10 mm coarse and fine X-Y travel range[1] | — |
| Probe station type | — | Semi-automatic probe station[2] |
| Wafer size | — | 6"[2] |
| Wafer stage drive | — | Proprietary linear induction motor[2] |
| Positioning system | — | Optical feedback positioning system[2] |
| Wafer stepping | — | Automated wafer stepping controlled via Signatone Solutions Windows software[2] |
| Theta | — | Motorized theta with a quick two-point align feature[2] |
| Control era | — | Windows[3] |
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