Repeatability performance of non-contact probes in the 500-750GHz band

Cosan Caglayan, Georgios C. Trichopoulos, Kubilay Sertel

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

2 Scopus citations

Abstract

We present the repeatability performance of an automated non-contact probe system for on-wafer device and integrated circuit characterization in the 500-750 GHz band. Unlike conventional contact-probe systems, a computer controlled x-y translation stage is employed to realize a completely automated non-contact probe setup. Thanks to this simplicity, far superior repeatability performance can be achieved with great ease. We present the repeatability study specifically for the 500-750 GHz band utilizing a precision servo system with 1 micron translation accuracy. At 625 GHz, our setup achieves 2.2° deviation in phase and 4.4% deviation in magnitude for 25 successive measurements spanning over 1.5 hours. This fully computerized non-contact probe system also facilitates intermittent re-calibrations that are normally needed for reliable sub-mmW measurements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication85th ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference
Subtitle of host publicationMeasurements and Techniques for 5G Applications, ARFTG 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479988860
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 17 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event85th ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference, ARFTG 2015 - Phoenix, United States
Duration: May 22 2015 → …

Publication series

Name85th ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference: Measurements and Techniques for 5G Applications, ARFTG 2015

Other

Other85th ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference, ARFTG 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhoenix
Period5/22/15 → …

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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