How to Probe the Silicon Inside a Chip - Techniques and Applications

Explore the intricate world of silicon chip probing in this comprehensive two-hour video featuring expert John McMaster. Discover the reasons for probing silicon, learn about probe types and techniques, and understand the process of removing chip packages. Gain insights into reading firmware, bypassing on-chip fuses, and selecting appropriate microscopes for chip probing. Delve into wafer testing, probe materials, and methods for locating probe points on silicon. The video covers various aspects of chip probing, including probe cards, wafer probers, storage, optical probing, and alignment challenges. Witness live demonstrations of chip probing, probe preparation, and laser drilling of silicon, providing a hands-on perspective of this fascinating field.