Patents Assigned to Xallent, LLC
  • Publication number: 20220341968
    Abstract: A probe chip consisting of multiple probes integrated on a single substrate. The layout of the probes could be designed to match specific features on the device under test. The probes are spring-loaded to allow for reversible deformation during contacting of the device under test. The probe chip provides for detailed electrical and mechanical testing of integrated circuits (IC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Xallent LLC
    Inventors: Kwame Amponsah, Mehmet Ozdogan, Sirui Tan
  • Patent number: 11280825
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for characterizing semiconductor devices and thin film materials. The device consists of multiple probe tips that are integrated on a single substrate. The layout of the probe tips could be designed to match specific patterns on a CMOS chip or sample. The device provides for detailed studies of transport mechanisms in thin film materials and semiconductor devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Xallent LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20210389346
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing multiple integrated tip probes for scanning probe microscopy. According to an embodiment is a microscope probe configured to analyze a sample, the microscope probe including: a movable probe tip including a terminal probe end; a first actuator configured to displace the movable probe tip along a first axis; and a detection component configured to detect motion of the movable probe tip in response to an applied signal; where the moveable probe tip comprises a metal layer affixed to a supporting layer, at least a portion of the metal layer at the terminal probe end extending past the supporting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Xallent LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Patent number: 11125774
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing multiple integrated tip probes for scanning probe microscopy. According to an embodiment is a microscope probe configured to analyze a sample, the microscope probe including: a movable probe tip including a terminal probe end; a first actuator configured to displace the movable probe tip along a first axis; and a detection component configured to detect motion of the movable probe tip in response to an applied signal; where the moveable probe tip comprises a metal layer affixed to a supporting layer, at least a portion of the metal layer at the terminal probe end extending past the supporting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Xallent LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20210063470
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for characterizing semiconductor devices and thin film materials. The device consists of multiple probe tips that are integrated on a single substrate. The layout of the probe tips could be designed to match specific patterns on a CMOS chip or sample. The device provides for detailed studies of transport mechanisms in thin film materials and semiconductor devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Xallent LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Patent number: 10895585
    Abstract: Device and system for characterizing samples using multiple integrated tips scanning probe microscopy. Multiple Integrated Tips (MiT) probes are comprised of two or more monolithically integrated and movable AFM tips positioned to within nm of each other, enabling unprecedented micro to nanoscale probing functionality in vacuum or ambient conditions. The tip structure is combined with capacitive comb structures offering laserless high-resolution electric-in electric-out actuation and sensing capability and novel integration with a Junction Field Effect Transistor for signal amplification and low-noise operation. This “platform-on-a-chip” approach is a paradigm shift relative to current technology based on single tips functionalized using stacks of supporting gear: lasers, nano-positioners and electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Patent number: 10866273
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for characterizing semiconductor devices and thin film materials. The device consists of multiple probe tips that are integrated on a single substrate. The layout of the probe tips could be designed to match specific patterns on a CMOS chip or sample. The device provides for detailed studies of transport mechanisms in thin film materials and semiconductor devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20200191827
    Abstract: Device and system for characterizing samples using multiple integrated tips scanning probe microscopy. Multiple Integrated Tips (MiT) probes are comprised of two or more monolithically integrated and movable AFM tips positioned to within nm of each other, enabling unprecedented micro to nanoscale probing functionality in vacuum or ambient conditions. The tip structure is combined with capacitive comb structures offering laserless high-resolution electric-in electric-out actuation and sensing capability and novel integration with a Junction Field Effect Transistor for signal amplification and low-noise operation. This “platform-on-a-chip” approach is a paradigm shift relative to current technology based on single tips functionalized using stacks of supporting gear: lasers, nano-positioners and electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Patent number: 10663484
    Abstract: Device and system for characterizing samples using multiple integrated tips scanning probe microscopy. Multiple Integrated Tips (MiT) probes are comprised of two or more monolithically integrated and movable AFM tips positioned to within nanometer of each other, enabling unprecedented micro to nanoscale probing functionality in vacuum or ambient conditions. The tip structure is combined with capacitive comb structures offering laserless high-resolution electric-in electric-out actuation and sensing capability. This “platform-on-a-chip” approach is a paradigm shift relative to current technology based on single tips functionalized using stacks of supporting gear: lasers, nano-positioners and electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20200156376
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing multiple integrated tip probes for scanning probe microscopy. According to an embodiment is a microscope probe configured to analyze a sample, the microscope probe including: a movable probe tip including a terminal probe end; a first actuator configured to displace the movable probe tip along a first axis; and a detection component configured to detect motion of the movable probe tip in response to an applied signal; where the moveable probe tip comprises a metal layer affixed to a supporting layer, at least a portion of the metal layer at the terminal probe end extending past the supporting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Xallent LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Patent number: 10613115
    Abstract: Device and system for characterizing samples using multiple integrated tips scanning probe microscopy. Multiple Integrated Tips (MiT) probes are comprised of two or more monolithically integrated and movable AFM tips positioned to within nm of each other, enabling unprecedented micro to nanoscale probing functionality in vacuum or ambient conditions. The tip structure is combined with capacitive comb structures offering laserless high-resolution electric-in electric-out actuation and sensing capability and novel integration with a Junction Field Effect Transistor for signal amplification and low-noise operation. This “platform-on-a-chip” approach is a paradigm shift relative to current technology based on single tips functionalized using stacks of supporting gear: lasers, nano-positioners and electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Patent number: 10545171
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing multiple integrated tip probes for scanning probe microscopy. According to an embodiment is a microscope probe configured to analyze a sample, the microscope probe including: a movable probe tip including a terminal probe end; a first actuator configured to displace the movable probe tip along a first axis; and a detection component configured to detect motion of the movable probe tip in response to an applied signal; where the moveable probe tip comprises a metal layer affixed to a supporting layer, at least a portion of the metal layer at the terminal probe end extending past the supporting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20190383856
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing multiple integrated tip probes for scanning probe microscopy. According to an embodiment is a microscope probe configured to analyze a sample, the microscope probe including: a movable probe tip including a terminal probe end; a first actuator configured to displace the movable probe tip along a first axis; and a detection component configured to detect motion of the movable probe tip in response to an applied signal; where the moveable probe tip comprises a metal layer affixed to a supporting layer, at least a portion of the metal layer at the terminal probe end extending past the supporting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Xallent LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Patent number: 10436814
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing multiple integrated tip probes for scanning probe microscopy. According to an embodiment is a microscope probe configured to analyze a sample, the microscope probe including: a movable probe tip including a terminal probe end; a first actuator configured to displace the movable probe tip along a first axis; and a detection component configured to detect motion of the movable probe tip in response to an applied signal; where the moveable probe tip comprises a metal layer affixed to a supporting layer, at least a portion of the metal layer at the terminal probe end extending past the supporting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20190250186
    Abstract: Device and system for characterizing samples using multiple integrated tips scanning probe microscopy. Multiple Integrated Tips (MiT) probes are comprised of two or more monolithically integrated and movable AFM tips positioned to within nanometer of each other, enabling unprecedented micro to nanoscale probing functionality in vacuum or ambient conditions. The tip structure is combined with capacitive comb structures offering laserless high-resolution electric-in electric-out actuation and sensing capability. This “platform-on-a-chip” approach is a paradigm shift relative to current technology based on single tips functionalized using stacks of supporting gear: lasers, nano-positioners and electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20190128919
    Abstract: Device and system for characterizing samples using multiple integrated tips scanning probe microscopy. Multiple Integrated Tips (MiT) probes are comprised of two or more monolithically integrated and movable AFM tips positioned to within nm of each other, enabling unprecedented micro to nanoscale probing functionality in vacuum or ambient conditions. The tip structure is combined with capacitive comb structures offering laserless high-resolution electric-in electric-out actuation and sensing capability and novel integration with a Junction Field Effect Transistor for signal amplification and low-noise operation. This “platform-on-a-chip” approach is a paradigm shift relative to current technology based on single tips functionalized using stacks of supporting gear: lasers, nano-positioners and electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20170261544
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for characterizing semiconductor devices and thin film materials. The device consists of multiple probe tips that are integrated on a single substrate. The layout of the probe tips could be designed to match specific patterns on a CMOS chip or sample. The device provides for detailed studies of transport mechanisms in thin film materials and semiconductor devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20160252546
    Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing multiple integrated tip probes for scanning probe microscopy. According to an embodiment is a microscope probe configured to analyze a sample, the microscope probe including: a movable probe tip including a terminal probe end; a first actuator configured to displace the movable probe tip along a first axis; and a detection component configured to detect motion of the movable probe tip in response to an applied signal; where the moveable probe tip comprises a metal layer affixed to a supporting layer, at least a portion of the metal layer at the terminal probe end extending past the supporting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah
  • Publication number: 20160252545
    Abstract: Device and system for characterizing samples using multiple integrated tips scanning probe microscopy. Multiple Integrated Tips (MiT) probes are comprised of two or more monolithically integrated and movable AFM tips positioned to within nm of each other, enabling unprecedented micro to nanoscale probing functionality in vacuum or ambient conditions. The tip structure is combined with capacitive comb structures offering laserless high-resolution electric-in electric-out actuation and sensing capability and novel integration with a Junction Field Effect Transistor for signal amplification and low-noise operation. This “platform-on-a-chip” approach is a paradigm shift relative to current technology based on single tips functionalized using stacks of supporting gear: lasers, nano-positioners and electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Xallent, LLC
    Inventor: Kwame Amponsah