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Position Probes with Accuracy and Repeatability
Positioning systems play a critical role in side-channel analysis by enabling the precise placement of probes and other measurement equipment above the device under test. Accurate positioning is essential for obtaining repeatable measurements, identifying areas of interest, and ensuring consistent results across multiple evaluations.
The DS1010A Precision XYZ Stage provides stable and highly accurate movement across three axes, allowing security engineers to precisely align current probes, electromagnetic probes, and other analysis hardware with a target device. Whether evaluating a small smart card, secure element, microcontroller, or a larger printed circuit board, the stage provides the flexibility needed to accommodate a wide range of form factors and test setups.
Designed to support advanced security evaluations, the DS1010A helps maintain measurement consistency while reducing setup variability. By enabling precise positioning and repeatable probe placement, it forms a foundational component of side-channel analysis workflows, helping engineers improve efficiency, accuracy, and confidence in their measurement results.
Enable Precise Positioning
Accurately position probes and measurement equipment above the device under test for detailed security evaluations.
Improve Measurement Repeatability
Maintain consistent probe placement across multiple measurements to support reliable and reproducible results.
Support Diverse Test Setups
Accommodate a wide range of devices, from smart cards and secure elements to larger embedded systems and printed circuit boards.
Build a Stable Measurement Environment
Provide the stability and precision required for advanced side-channel analysis and vulnerability assessment.
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Step Size
0.3 µm
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Range of Operation
X/Y/Z: 50 mm
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Product type
Precision XYZ stage
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Technology
Device Security
Most Popular Configurations
Precision XYZ Stage
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Frequently Asked Questions
A positioning system enables the precise placement of current probes, electromagnetic probes, and other measurement equipment above the device under test. Accurate positioning helps security engineers capture high-quality measurements and perform repeatable side-channel analysis evaluations.
Even small changes in probe location can affect measurement quality and analysis results. Precise positioning helps ensure measurements are consistent, repeatable, and comparable across multiple experiments.
An XYZ stage is a positioning platform that provides controlled movement along three axes (X, Y, and Z). This allows engineers to accurately move probes and measurement equipment horizontally and vertically to align with specific areas of a target device.
The DS1010A can be used with a variety of hardware security measurement tools, including:
- Current probes
- Electromagnetic (EM) probes
- Optical measurement equipment
- Other positioning-sensitive analysis hardware
Electromagnetic emissions can vary significantly across different regions of a device. Precise positioning enables engineers to locate areas of interest, identify leakage hotspots, and focus measurements on specific circuits.
Not always. However, for electromagnetic analysis, detailed leakage investigations, and repeatable security evaluations, a positioning system can significantly improve measurement quality and testing efficiency.