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MICRO-MANIPULATOR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- micromanipulator
1, record 1, English, micromanipulator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Micromanipulators are devices for positioning and manipulating microminiature objects such as surgical tools, electrical probes, and fiber optics. To see and contact microminiature objects, micromanipulators must be used in conjunction with microvisualization equipment (high-magnification microscopes). In the field of microelectronics, very-high-resolution optical microscopy is combined with mechanical micromanipulators to provide systems capable of visualizing and positioning electrical probes on elements of 1 micron dimension. Optical components with resolution approaching the limits of visible light (1000X) are used with manipulators of the leadscrew, ball-joint design, and 100-thread-per-inch resolution to provide X-, Y-, and Z-axis positioning sensitivity of about 0.7 microns per degree. Micromanipulator systems may be used to perform a broad range of functions including electrical microprobing of integrated circuits (ICs). 2, record 1, English, - micromanipulator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
For example, the major components of a system for microprobing to measure electrical characteristics of microelectronic devices can be divided into four functional areas: optics, device holder manipulator/probe, and accessories. 2, record 1, English, - micromanipulator
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-manipulator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- micromanipulateur
1, record 1, French, micromanipulateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil permettant, au moyen d'instruments extrêmement déliés (pinces, aiguilles, lames coupantes, etc.), commandés, à la main ou automatiquement, par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme réducteur, d'effectuer diverses interventions sur les objets microscopiques observés dans le champ du microscope ou d'un oculaire grossissant. 2, record 1, French, - micromanipulateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
- Equipo (Química)
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- micromanipulador
1, record 1, Spanish, micromanipulador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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