CHIPS Calnet autoprober

BACKGROUND

NIST requires Wincal software, six (6) on-wafer probes, two (2) dc probes, one (1) capacitor sensor, one (1) autoprober, one (1) autoprober, one (1) autoprober install, one (1) autoprober training, and one (1) autoprober maintenance agreement. The autoprober must include a 3-year extender warranty with maintenance. The autoprober will be used for on-wafer probing of integrated circuits. The objective of the requirement is to enable fully autonomous wafer-level probing. This requirement supports the NIST CHIPS program to develop and disseminate NIST best practices and algorithms for on-wafer measurement.

The goal of this requirement is to supply a fully autonomous wafer probing up to 110 GHz measurement for the microwave materials lab. The contractor shall deliver Wincal software, six (6) on-wafer probes, two (2) dc probes, one (1) capacitor sensor, one (1) autoprober, one (1) autoprober, one (1) autoprober install, one (1) autoprober training, and one (1) autoprober maintenance agreement. Delivery will be to NIST Boulder. Installation and training required. Each item must include a 3-year extender warranty.

NIST is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing a commercial item solution that meets or exceeds the following draft minimum specifications:

Line Item 0001:  Wincal 5 base version

Description:  on-wafer metrology software

Quantity: 1

Line Item 0002:  IXT110-A-GSG-100

Description: on-wafer probes

Quantity: 2

Line Item 0003:  IXT110-A-GSG-50

Description: on-wafer probes

Quantity: 4

Line Item 0004:  780-00506 KIT,DCP PROBE MT,40MM,DUAL TRIAX,W.FLEXSHIELD

Description:  dc probes

Quantity: 2

Line Item 0005:  DCP-HTR PROBE HOLDER, HIGH

Description:  dc probe holder

Quantity: 2

1. Technical Specifications
   1. High performance DC probe holder quasi-Kelvin probe with two SSMC jack interfaces (male connectors) Kelvin point within probe housing replaceable tip available separately (not included).

Line Item 0006:  154-001 BLADE,DCP-HTR,19UM DIA ,FULL R,BOX OF 10

Description:  dc probe tips

Quantity: 1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. BLADE,DCP-HTR,19UM DIA ,FULL R,BOX OF 10 1 PK = 10 EA blades packaged in FormFactor supplied box assemblies which include 154-001 label, foam, and box.

Line Item 0007:  103-775 KIT, CABLE, PARAMETRIC

Description:  capacitance tests

Quantity: 1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. Cable Kit for Current or Capacitance Parametric Tests This Cable Kit includes the following items: Qty = 4 104-330-LC Triax Cable, Large to Small Connector, Low Noise, 60 cm (24 in.) Qty = 4 104-365 Coaxial Cable with BNC Connectors, 140 cm (55 in.) Qty = 4 104-341 Triax-to-BNC Adapter, Guard Shorted

Line Item 0008: S200/SA/M-03745 SYS, SUMMIT200, SEMI-AUTOM-PACKAGE

Description:  Semiautomatic probe station

Quantity:  1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. Precision 4-axis 200mm wafer stage & control system
   2. Integrated floor standing system.
   3. High rigidity universal platen
   4. System Controller
   5. Single LCD screen 24", Ergo arm (X2-LCD1)
   6. Computer accessory mount kit (X2-CAMK)
   7. VELOX Prober Control Software
   8. Shipping Restraint kit
   9. Integrated MicroChamber
   10. (169-809) CORD,POWER,USA,250V, NEMA L6-15/C19,15A,3.0M
   11. (132-589) PLUG,POWER,USA,220V,20A NEMA L6-20 LOCKING

Line Item 0009:  178-718 ASSY, SHELF, REAR, SUMMITC, LAMBDA, BETA

Description:  rear shelf

Quantity: 1

Line Item 0010:  TS-417-14R THRML SYS, ATT, ASP200, -60 / 300,200-220V,60 (50) Hz

Description:  thermal control and system

Quantity: 1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. COMPLETE THERMAL SYSTEM FOR SUMMIT200 PLATFORM FOR 200mm MODULAR THERMAL CHUCK (Air Cooling Technology) ATT ''Enhanced'' C-SERIES, -60C TO 300C, 200-220VAC, 60HZ /200VAC, 50Hz
   2. Enhanced ''LowNoise'' Precision Thermal Controller
   3. Fast Transition 2 stage Air Chiller
   4. Integrated LCD touch screen
   5. Local control & remote access tools
   6. Controller/Chiller Interconnect cables
   7. Probe station specific coolant hoses &facility connections (200-220 VAC 60 Hz, 200 VAC 50 Hz)
       

Line Item 0011:  763-00084 MICROSCOPE, EVUE V, 40X, PRO

Description:  microscope control and system

Quantity: 1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. eVue V 40X PRO. eVue V Digital Imaging System with High Performance "PRO

Package" for use with FormFactor probe stations.

1. 1. PRO Package containing
   2. Multi-Z (Optical Z-Contact System, AutoFocus)
   3. Multi-Cam (Wafer-Probe Navigation, Picture-in Picture)
   4. Multi-View (Hi-Res Video, Probe Card Alignment, probe zoom views)
   5. Large imager chip with 20MP
   6. 40X Extended Zoom range
   7. Sub-micron Programmable Remote Focus Stage
   8. Integrated LED Illumination
   9. Microscope mount, intelligent objective lens mount (1)
   10. Velox 3.4 and above

Line Item 0012: 174-365 ASSY, TOP HAT BELL PUSHER ,EVUE,SUMMIT200

Description:  Semiautomatic probe station

Quantity:  1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. For eVue III made after 5/31/17 and all eVue IV. MicroChamber Top-hat objective cover/ring with control guide for eVue digital imaging system

Line Item 0013:  780-01864 KIT,eVUE V,SUMMIT200/12k,MANUAL Z SCOPE

Description:  microscope mount

Quantity: 1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. This mounting kit is required for installing eVue V on SUMMIT200, TESLA200 and S12k in combination with a manual Z SCOPE. The kit contains: all adapters, all cables, and all screws.

Line Item 0014:  S200-ACC-ARF120-EW-MPX2 S200 KIT,E/W,120GHz AUTORF,MPX2

Description:  autonomous rf measurement suite

Quantity: 1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. Autonomous RF Sigma kit for SUMMIT200 probe station, measurements up to 120GHz using Keysight N5291 only.
   2. 2x RPP504 Programmable Positioners
   3. 1x RFA-K120-E-TH RFA arm incl FlexShield for RF TopHat for mounting Keysight N5291
   4. 1x RFA-K120-W-TH RFA arm incl FlexShield for RF TopHat for mounting Keysight N5291
   5. 181-630 4 port RF TopHat for S200
   6. 780-01218 MPX2 control box
   7. 780-01305MPX2 mounting kit for S200
   8. AutoRF Velox Module for autonomous calibration

Line Item 0015:  780-00508 KIT,UPGRADE,MPX EXT-CTRL FOR 2 MTZ POS,DPP504

Description:  Positioner

Quantity: 2

Line Item 0016:  RPP504-NS-67 POSITIONER, MOTORIZED, WITH ARM SUB-67 GHz, NORTH/SOUTH

Description:  North/south positioners

Quantity: 2

1. Technical Specifications
   1. Motorized positioner RPP504 with RF base and probe arm for north and south position. Accepts RF probes up to 67 GHz or multi-contact probes. Fits to CM300xi, E300 probe stations, and EPS, Summit 11/12K probe stations with adapter.

Line Item 0017: 780-00169 Assy, RF Arm Storage

Description:  Semiautomatic probe station

Quantity:  1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. RFA Arm storage pod, for the storage of populated arms in the RFA series -- arms compatible with RPP504 and RPP404 dovetail equipped positioners. RFA Probe Arm can be stored whilst the probe, VNA Frequency extender and or tuners as appropriate are fitted, along with associated port savers and flex-shields for quick, easy and safe band swapping. One pod stores one populated probe arm. Hinged, anti-static, cleanroom safe window protects probes from accidental damage due to dropped objects from above, and deters finger contact with probe tips but also allows safe ergonomic loading of the probe arm.

Line Item 0018: 134-710 TRIAX PANELS,HS BRIDGE, 12K,NOISE LOCK

Description:  triax

Quantity:  1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. List technical specifications. If your requirement has several components, create a specification list for each (for example, B. Software Requirements)

Line Item 0019:  102-518

Description:  LENS,OBJECTIVE,20X M PLAN APO,MITUTOYO

Quantity: 1

Line Item 0020:  SRV-INSTALL-SYS SYSTEM INSTALLATION FORMFACTOR CERTIFIED FSE

Description:  On-site installation

Quantity: 1

1. Technical Specifications
   1. On-site system installation of FormFactor Probe Station by a Certified Service Engineer. Probe station unpackaging, assembly, and accessory setup. Probe station system verification, thermal calibration (if applicable), assist with station placement, Basic Software/Prober Training (Load, Align, Contact, Video). Contractor covers all travel, lodging, per-diem to/from customer site (one trip).  Contractor is responsible for all shipping, unpackaging, and disposal of packaging materials. Customer Facility Connections based on current Station Facility. Customer guide. Customer equipment and/or personnel to lift/move station

Line Item 0021:  SRV-APPS-TRAIN

Description:  On-site training

Quantity: 1 (optional + 1)

1. Technical Specifications
   1. Three-day training. Applications Engineer to train and/or optimize FormFactor product solutions against the user's specific application(s). Service is done at the customer's site with their equipment. Benefits from training include increased accuracy, throughput and efficiencies. Pricing includes all labor and all travel expenses.

Line Item 0022:  SRV-BRS

Description:  On-site service and maintenance agreement

Quantity: 3

1. Technical Specifications
   1. Silver service agreement, 1 year, on PA200 BlueRay probe station. Includes one annual on-site maintenance.

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