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PA 200

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The SUSS PA 200 is a semi-automatic wafer prober used for precision semiconductor wafer testing and electrical measurement. The SUSS PA 200 is manufactured in the United States, operates at 400 VA, 110 V, and 60 Hz, and has dimensions of 54 x 32 x 32 inches with a weight of approximately 163.29 kg.[1][2]

PA 200 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01PA 200Inventory photo[3]

What it is

The SUSS MicroTec PA 200 is a semi-automatic wafer prober. The system operates at 400 VA, 110 V, and 60 Hz. The PA 200 measures 54 by 32 by 32 inches and weighs approximately 163.29 kg. The PA 200 was exhibited at the ECOC 2002 trade show in Copenhagen.[3][4][6][7][1]

How it works

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A wafer prober holds a semiconductor wafer on a chuck and uses a set of probe needles or a probe card to make temporary electrical contact with individual devices or test structures. The system typically includes a microscope for alignment and a motorized stage for precise positioning. Semi-automatic operation means the operator loads the wafer and initiates the probing sequence, while the machine automates stepping between sites and contact making.

Applications

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Typical applications include parametric testing, device characterization, and reliability testing of integrated circuits, MEMS, and optoelectronic devices. The prober is also used in research and development environments for process development, failure analysis, and wafer-level testing of novel device structures.

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Power & electrical2

Voltage
110 V[3]
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Frequency
60 Hz[3]
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Dimensions & facilities4

Dimensions (H x W x D)
54 in x 32 in x 32 in[1]
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Weight
163.29 kg[1]
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Dimensions
54 x 32 x 32 inches[1]
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Weight
approximately 163.29 kg[1]
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Configuration & options4

400 VA[3]
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Power consumption
400 VA[3]
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Operation type
Semi-automatic[1]
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Country of origin
United States[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Voltage110 V[3]
  • Frequency60 Hz[3]

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Frequently asked questions

Is the PA 200 a manual or automatic prober?

The PA 200 is a semi-automatic wafer prober.[1]

At which trade show was the PA 200 exhibited?

The PA 200 was exhibited at the ECOC 2002 trade show in Copenhagen.[7]

What is the model name and type of this equipment?

The SUSS MicroTec PA 200 is a wafer prober.[3][1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the PA 200 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the PA 200 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the PA 200 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the PA 200 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the PA 200 is not on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]questpair.com — questpair.comquestpair.com
  2. [2]SUSS MicroTec PA 200 SemiAutomatic Prober for Wafer Testing with Advanced Features - #BB3374764 - #47106 | REUZEit — reuzeit.comreuzeit.com
  3. [3]Inventory photo
  4. [4]Inventory photo
  5. [5]Inventory photo
  6. [6]Equipment inventory listing
  7. [7]SUSS MicroTec: Device Bonder Express N 1 — suss.com (Aug 30, 2002)web.archive.org
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