OPAL-MD Multi-die Testing Station
The OPAL-MD is an automated test station designed for precise and repeatable testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). It offers high-throughput, automated navigation, alignment, and measurements, making it ideal for R&D, production, and prototyping.
Specification Snapshot
Resolution
0.01°C (0.018°F)
Magnification (X)
3
Depth of Field (μm)
3.6
Maximum Frame Rate (fps)
144
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Overview
The OPAL-MD is an automated test station designed for precise and repeatable testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). It offers high-throughput, automated navigation, alignment, and measurements, making it ideal for R&D, production, and prototyping.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Size (H×W×D) | 1500mm×1095mm×945mm |
| Weight (kg) | 350kg |
| Operating Environment | Clean environment |
| Operating Environment | avoid temperature variations |
| Operating Environment | vibrations |
| Operating Environment | humidity |
| Operating Environment | and dust |
| Base | Passive vibration isolation |
| Base | canisters |
| Base | and feet |
| Maximum Number of Electrical or Optical Heads | Up to 4 |
| Optical Breadboard | Grid of M6 threaded mounting holes, 25mm hole spacing, black anodized |
| Workstation Computer | 3U rackmount industrial, Intel i7 CPU, 2×16GB RAM DDR5, 1TB SSD, Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, 3 Ethernet ports, multiple USB ports, additional PCIe slots, Windows 11 Pro, mouse and keyboard included |
| Monitor | 1×27-inch |
| Cables, Power Supply, Drive, Controllers | All included |
| Additional Information | Ethernet Cat 6 RJ54, USB-A 3.0 |
| X, Y Axis Travel Range (mm) | 100 |
| X, Y Axis Resolution (μm) | 0.15 |
| X, Y Axis Accuracy (μm) | 1 |
| X, Y Axis Bidirectional Repeatability (μm) | 1 |
| X, Y Axis Maximum Process Speed (mm/s) | 20 |
| Z Axis Travel Range (mm) | 4.8 |
| Z Axis Resolution (μm) | 0.06 |
| Z Axis Accuracy (μm) | 0.6 |
| Z Axis Bidirectional Repeatability (μm) | 0.1 |
| Z Axis Maximum Process Speed (mm/s) | 5 |
| Rz Axis Travel Range (°) | 15 |
| Rz Axis Resolution (arcsec) | 0.04 |
| Rz Axis Accuracy (arcsec) | 36arcsec,0.01° |
| Rz Axis Bidirectional Repeatability (arcsec) | 20 |
| Rz Axis Maximum Process Speed (degree/s) | 20 |
| Rz Axis Motor Type | Crossed roller bearings |
| Rz Axis Motor Type | stepper motor |
| Work Area (mm) | 100×100 |
| Range | Ambient, Dew-point (0°C) to 150°C |
| Resolution | 0.01°C (0.018°F) |
| Stability | 0.05°C (0.09°F) |
| Heating Rate | 20°C/min (36°F/min) |
| Cooling Rate | -10°C/min (-18°F/min) |
| Vacuum Zones | 4 independent zones |
| Electrical Connection | Floating (F), Grounded (G) |
| Magnification (X) | 3 |
| Numerical aperture | 0.093 |
| Depth of Field (μm) | 3.6 |
| Horizontal Field of View (mm) | 0.88 |
| Working Distance (mm) | 65 |
| Resolution (MP) | 2.9 |
| Maximum Frame Rate (fps) | 144 |
| Sensor Format (inch) | 2/3 |
| Sensor Type | Color, global shutter, 12 bit |
| Wavelength | Visible |
| Illumination Type | In-line video microscope unit, LED illuminator |
| Lens Type | Telecentric |
| Field of View (mm) | 2.9×2.2 |
| X Axis Travel (mm) | 20 |
| Z Axis Travel (mm) | 11 |
| X Axis Resolution (nm) | 1 |
| Z Axis Resolution (nm) | 1 |
| X Axis Repeatability (nm) | Unidirectional:50 |
| Z Axis Repeatability (nm) | Unidirectional:50 |
| Rx Axis Travel (°) | 38 |
| Rz Axis Travel (°) | 38 |
| Rx Axis Resolution (arcsec) | 0.04 |
| Rx Axis Repeatability (arcsec) | Unidirectional:1.5 |
| Rz Axis Repeatability (arcsec) | Unidirectional:1.5 |
| Full Virtual Pivot Point | Yes |
| Single Fiber Holder Injection Angle (°) | 8,10,0 |
| Fiber Array Holder Injection Angle (°) | 8,10,0 |
| Fiber Array Width (mm) | <4.5,2.5-6,6-20 |
Applications
1. R&D, design verification, and process development to pilot production 2. Automated testing of multiple singulated dies from multi-project wafer runs 3. DUT-agnostic testing for various samples including single dies, reticles, custom cuts, bars, and wafers 4. Opto-electronic testing on integrated photonic platforms such as silicon photonics, indium phosphide, III-V, polymer, and heterogeneous materials 5. Application-agnostic testing for telecom and datacom transceivers, quantum, LIDAR, sensors, AI, and fiber array prototyping
Key Features
1. Automated and precise testing of photonic integrated circuits 2. Flexible design with repositionable optical and electrical heads 3. High-resolution video system for accurate measurements 4. Scalable and modular platform for various configurations 5. Integration with EXFO Pilot software for automation and data management
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<p>EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. As a trusted advisor, we serve fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscale data centers, and leaders in production and R&D. We provide insights into superior network performance, service reliability, and user experience. Backed by 40 years of innovation, EXFO uniquely combines equipment, software and services to enable customers to upgrade 5G, cloud-native and fiber networks faster and more reliably.</p>
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