Wafer Test Process

Wafer
Wafer
Probe Card
Probe Card
Tester
Tester
Scrub Mark
Scrub Mark

Prestandard: A core inspection device that identifies good and defective products by sending electrical signals to each chip on the wafer.

(A core inspection device that identifies good and defective products by sending electrical signals to each chip on the wafer.)

Technical Precision: MLC Type Probe Card Structure

Multi-layer ceramic structure design for complex signal processing

MLC Structure

Space Transformer (STF)

Innovative Memory MEMS Probe Card Structure

Optimized part application through structure analysis and thermal deformation testing

MEMS Structure Exploded View
Main PCB: Main Printed Circuit Board
Top Stiffener: Support to prevent deformation
Interposer: High-precision Interposer
12" MLC + Frame: Multi-layer Ceramic & Frame
Micro Technology

Ultra-fine MEMS Probe Technology Applied

Thermal Stability Verified
Microscope View
SEM Micrograph View

Overwhelming Spec Difference

Cantilever vs MEMS Technology Performance

Cantilever Type
Scrub Range

≤ 15µm (Large Pad Damage)

Life Time

500K

Repair Time (100Pins)

1.5 Weeks (Epoxy/Curing)

Electrical Specs

Unstable (Particle Issue)

Current

< 400mA

MEMS Type (Advanced)
Scrub Range

< 4µm (No Pad Damage)

Life Time

1M (3x Lifetime)

Repair Time (100Pins)

3 Days (Probe Insert Method)

Electrical Specs

Very Stable (Low Inductance)

Current

1A

* Data based on internal testing and benchmark against standard cantilever probes.

High Precision

Minimal Scrub Mark: The Key to Yield

Seeing is believing: achieving near-perfect contact marks.

Legacy Contact Mark

Conventional: Large Scrub Marks & Pad Damage (≤15µm)

MEMS Contact Mark

MEMS Type: Clean Contact, No Pad Damage (<4µm)

Radically reduces Gold Pad cost by reducing Pad Size.

Drastically reduces Gold Pad cost by reducing Pad Size.

6 Innovative Benefits of MEMS Vertical Probe Card

Cost Reduction

Pad size reduced from 40x80µm to 7x7µm.

SpecsDramatic Cost Savings
40x80µm → 7x7µm

Extended Lifespan

Life time increased from 500K to 1M cycles.

Specs2x Life Time Increase
500K → 1M Cycles

Faster Repair

70% reduction in repair time (2–3 days).

Specs70% Faster Recovery
7-11 Days → 2-3 Days

Improved Contact

Stable resistance due to reduced scrub marks.

SpecsStable Yield
Reduced Scrub Marks

Ultra-fine Pitch

Supports 27µm stacked fabrication.

SpecsAdvanced Integration
27µm Stacked Tech

Para Scalability

Multi-para production up to 526Para F/T.

SpecsMassive Scale
Up to 526Para F/T
Life Time Force vs. Displacement
Avg. 1.32gf

Testing Parameter: @ 75µm OT

Reliability Certified

Extreme Durability Under Harsh Conditions

0 Cycles

Average Force: 1.32gf

"Zero force degradation even after 13.1 million extreme repetitive tests."

Minimizes maintenance costs and achieves zero process downtime.

The Birth of Next-Gen Innovation: VLWST Solution

Breaking the limits of high cost and long lead times to set new standards.

Conventional MLC

Reliant on imports, high unit price, and 5+ weeks lead time.

5 Years of R&D

Exclusive VLWST Development

Success after 5 years of R&D and field tests with global fabless leaders.

Drastic cost reduction and lead time shortened to within 3 weeks.

VLWST Hardware
3WKSLead Time

A Difference That Changes the Paradigm

How TESTONIC VLWST outperforms conventional Japanese MLC technology.

Feature Category
Japanese MLC
TESTONIC VLWST
Frequency: Superior characteristics (≥3.2GHz)
≤ 2.5GHz
≥ 3.2GHz
Superior
Lead Time: Reduced by 70% (Within 3 weeks)
10+ Weeks
Within 3 Wks
70% Faster
Production Cost: Drastic reduction compared to MLC
Very High
Drastic Saving
Cost Leader
Eco-Friendly: Repairable and PCB recycling possible
Impossible
Repair & Recycle
Eco-Friendly
Ultra-fine Pitch: Supports 27µm micro-pitch applications
50µm
27µm
Ultra Fine

Secret of Technical Superiority: Internal Optimization

Conventional MLC
MLC Path
Pattern Length60mm

Conventional MLC: 60mm Pattern Length (High signal loss due to long path).

TESTONIC VLWST
VLWST Path
Pattern Length
1/6 Reduction10mm
≥3.2GHz Speed
Ultra Low Latency

Innovative VLWST: 10mm Pattern Length (Ultra-fast transmission via short path).

Internal pattern length reduced by 1/6, achieving overwhelming speed characteristics of ≥3.2GHz.

Product Portfolio

Tailored Probe Card Portfolio
Providing multi-level solutions optimized for wafer size and test environments.

R&D / SoC

Under 4.5" ~ 6.5"(PH100 / PH150)
Non Memory / SoC
Memory for R&D
~128 Para
SDT Support

Memory / Non-Memory

8.5 inch(PH200)
PCB: 330/440/480
~224 Para
High Impedance
ROPH Applicable

DRAM & FLASH

12.5 inch(PH300)
Memory for DRAM & FLASH
~880 Para
Relay/FPGA Applicable
High Impedance