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                     [ORACLE CREDIT CORPORATION LETTERHEAD]


                       NOTIFICATION OF ASSIGNMENT LETTER


March 9, 2000

Randy Buness
Cerprobe Corporation
1150 North Fiesta Blvd.
Gilbert, AZ 85223

Dear Mr. Buness:

THIS LETTER SERVES AS NOTIFICATION OF ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS UNDER SUBJECT
CONTRACT TO NEWCOURT FINANCIAL USA INC. ("NEWCOURT").

CONTRACT: Payment Schedule No. 1 dated 24-FEB-00 to Payment Plan Agreement
#2357.

ASSIGNED PAYMENTS: This is an assignment of your PAYMENTS ONLY. Sales Tax shall
be added by Assignee to each Payment Amount at the following tax rate based on
your ship-to location of Gilbert, AZ 85223. Your payments will be taxed at a
rate of 5.70%.

PAYMENT REMITTANCE INFORMATION: All Assigned Payments should be remitted to the
address below. You will be invoiced shortly by Newcourt.

          REMIT TO:      NEWCOURT FINANCIAL USA INC.
                         POST OFFICE BOX 71521
                         CHICAGO, IL 60694-1521

RIGHTS: Except as specified under the Contract, Client's rights and remedies
against Oracle under the software license and services agreement ("Agreement")
shall not be affected. Newcourt assumes none of Oracle's obligations under the
Agreement. Any questions surrounding the software or services should continue
to be directed to your Oracle sales representative.

With regard to payments due under the Contract, please confirm the above
Contract constitutes the entire agreement between Oracle and Client, and there
are no understandings, express or implied, which are not set forth in the
Contract.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please sign this letter and:

- ATTACH specific billing instructions and any additional requirements (i.e.
  P.O. #).

- FAX a copy to Oracle Attn: Keifer McIntyre, 650-506-7392, and

- MAIL the original to:

                              LISA STRICKLAND NEWCOURT FINANCIAL USA, INC.
                              111 ANZA BLVD., SUITE 200, BURLINGAME, CA 94010

- CONTACT Newcourt regarding any inquiries on your account at 650-342-5355,
  EXT. 447.

- NOTIFY YOUR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE department by forwarding a copy of this letter.

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this Assignment at
650-607-2686.


Sincerely,                         Confirmed on:   3/16/00
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                                   By: /s/ RANDAL L. BUNESS
/s/ KEIFER MCINTYRE                    ------------------------------
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Keifer McIntyre                    Name: Randal L. Buness
Contracts Specialist                     ----------------------------

                                   Title: SVP & CFO
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[ORACLE CREDIT CORPORATION LOGO]                                PAYMENT SCHEDULE

                              ASSIGNEE'S ORIGINAL
PAGE    OF                                             (ORACLE PRODUCT)    NO. 1

Customer:     Cerprobe Corporation
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              1150 North Fiesta Blvd.
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Address:      Gilbert, AZ 85223-2237
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Contact:      Randy Buness
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Phone:        408-333-1500
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Order:        Order Form dated  2/24/00
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Agreement:    NL-233359  dated  19-Feb-98
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PPA No.:      2357       dated
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EXECUTED BY CUSTOMER (authorized signature):

By:           /s/ Randal L. Buness
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Name:         RANDAL L. BUNESS
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Title:        SVP & CFO
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EXECUTED BY ORACLE CREDIT CORPORATION:

By:           /s/ Lowry Fenton
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Name:         LOWRY FENTON
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Title:        SR. DIRECTOR, OFD OPERATIONS
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DATE: 24-FEB-00
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SYSTEM
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Software:                    $335,412.00
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Support:                     $307,029.00    First year
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Education:                                  + Supp Renew
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Consulting:
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Other:
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System Price:                $642,441.00
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
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PAYMENT AMOUNT                 DUE DATE:
$56,240.00  01-Apr-00 through 01-Jan-01
$61,602.00  01-Apr-01 through 01-Jan-03

Four equal, consecutive, quarterly payments of $56,240.00
beginning 01-Apr-00 and eight equal, consecutive, quarterly
payments of $61,602.00 beginning 01-Apr-01

Optional (if this box is checked):
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[ ] The Customer has ordered the System from an alliance member/agent of
Oracle Corporation, whose name and address are specified below. Customer shall
provide OCC with a copy of such Order. The System shall be directly licensed or
provided by the Supplier specified in the applicable Order and Agreement, each
of which shall be considered a separate contract. Customer has entered into the
Order and Agreement based upon its own judgment, and expressly disclaims any
reliance upon statements made by OCC about the System, if any. Customer's
rights with respect to the System are as set forth in the applicable Order and
Agreement and Customer shall have no right to make any claims under such Order
and Agreement against OCC or its Assignee. Neither Supplier nor any alliance
member/agent is authorized to waive or alter any term or condition of this
Contract.

If within ten days of the Payment Schedule Effective Date, OCC is provided with
Customer Invoices for the System specifying applicable Taxes, then OCC may add
the applicable Taxes in accordance with this Contract.

Alliance Member/Agent:
                       --------------------------------------------------------
Address:
                       --------------------------------------------------------
Contact:                                          Phone:
                       --------------------------------------------------------

This Payment Schedule is entered into by Customer and Oracle Credit Corporation
("OCC") for the acquisition of the System from Oracle Corporation, an alliance
member/agent of Oracle Corporation or any other party providing any portion of
the System ("Supplier"). This Payment Schedule incorporates by reference the
terms and conditions of the above-referenced Payment Plan Agreement ("PPA") to
create a separate Contract ("Contract").

A.  PAYMENTS: This Contract shall replace Customer's payment obligation under
the Order and Agreement to Supplier, to the extent of the System Price listed
above, upon Customer's delivery of a fully executed Order, Agreement, PPA,
Payment Schedule, and any other documentation required by OCC, and execution of
the Contract by OCC. Customer agrees that OCC may add the applicable Taxes due
on the System Price to each Payment Amount based on the applicable tax rate
invoiced by Supplier at shipment. OCC may adjust subsequent Payment Amounts to
reflect any change or correction in Taxes due. If the System Price includes
support fees for a support period that begins after the first support period,
such future support fees and the then Relevant Taxes will be paid to Supplier
as invoiced in the applicable support period from the Payment Amounts received
in that period. The balance of each Payment Amount, unless otherwise stated,
includes a proportional amount of the remaining components of the System Price
excluding such future support fees, if any.

B.  SYSTEM: Software shall be accepted, and the services shall be deemed
ordered pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Customer agrees that any
software acquired from Supplier to replace any part of the System shall be
subject to the terms of the Contract. Any claims related to the performance of
any component of the System shall be made pursuant to the Order and Agreement.
Neither OCC nor Assignee shall be responsible to Customer for any claim or
liability pertaining to any performance, actions, warranties or statements of
Supplier.

C.  ADMINISTRATIVE: Customer agrees that OCC or its Assignee may treat executed
faxes or photocopies delivered to OCC as original documents; however, Customer
agrees to deliver original signed documents if requested. Customer agrees that
OCC may insert the appropriate administrative information to complete this
form. OCC will provide a copy of the final Contract upon request.

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[ORACLE LOGO]
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<S>              <C>
Customer:        Cerprobe Corporation
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Address:         1150 North Fiesta Blvd.
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                 Gilbert, AZ 85223-2237
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Phone:           480-333-1799
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PPA No.:         2357
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Effective Date:  24-FEB-00
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                           PAYMENT PLAN AGREEMENT
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Executed by Customer (authorized signature):
<S>     <C>
By:     RANDAL L. BUNESS
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Name:   /s/ Randal L. Buness
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Title:  SVP & CFO
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Executed by Oracle Credit Corporation:

By:     /s/ Lowry Fenton
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Name:   LOWRY FENTON
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Title:  SR. DIRECTOR, OFD OPERATIONS
        -----------------------------------------
=================================================
</TABLE>

The Payment Plan Agreement ("PPA") is entered into by Customer and Oracle
Credit Corporation ("OCC") to provide for the payment of the System Price
specified in a Payment Schedule on an installment basis.  The System (as defined
below) is being acquired from Oracle Corporation, an alliance member/agent of
Oracle Corporation or any other party providing any portion of the System
("Supplier"). Each Payment Schedule shall specify the Software and other
products and services, which items together with any upgrade, transfer,
substitution, or replacement thereof, shall comprise the "System." Each Payment
Schedule shall incorporate the terms and conditions of the PPA to form a
"Contract," and the System specified therein shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of such Contract. The System shall be licensed or provided to
Customer directly by Supplier pursuant to the terms of the Order and Agreement
specified in the Contract. Except as provided under the Contract, Customer's
rights and remedies under the Order and Agreement, including Supplier's warranty
and refund provisions, shall not be affected.

1. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Customer agrees to pay OCC the Payment Amounts in
accordance with the Contract, with each payment due and payable on the
applicable Due Date. If full payment of each Payment Amount and other amounts
payable is not received by OCC within 10 days of each Due Date, Customer agrees
to pay to OCC interest on the overdue amount at the rate equal to the lesser of
one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or the maximum amount allowed by law.
Unless stated otherwise, Payment Amounts exclude any applicable sales, use,
property or any other tax allocable to the System, Agreement or Contract
("Taxes"). Any amounts or any Taxes payable under the Agreement which are not
added to the Payment Amounts due under the Contract are due and payable by
Customer, and Customer shall remain liable for any filing obligations.
Customer's obligation to remit Payment Amounts to OCC or its assignee in
accordance with the Contract is absolute, unconditional, noncancellable,
independent, and shall not be subject to any abatement, set-off, claim,
counterclaim, adjustment, reduction, or defense for any reason, including but
not limited to, any termination of any Agreement, or performance of the System.

2.  ASSIGNMENT:  Customer hereby consents in OCC's assignment of all or a
portion of its rights and interests in and to the Contract to third-parties
("Assignee"). OCC shall provide Customer notice thereof. Customer and OCC agree
that Assignee shall not, because of such assignment, assume any of OCC's or
Supplier's obligations to Customer. Customer shall not assert against Assignee
any claim, defense, counterclaim or setoff that Customer may have against OCC or
Supplier. Customer waives all rights to make any claim against Assignee for any
loss or damage of the System or breach of any warranty, express or implied, as
to any matter whatsoever, including but not limited to the System and service
performance, functionality, features, merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, or any indirect, incidental or consequential damages or loss
of business. Customer shall pay Assignee all amounts due and payable under the
Contract, but shall pursue any claims under any Agreement solely against
Supplier. Except when a Default occurs, neither OCC nor Assignee will interfere
with Customer's quiet enjoyment or use of the System in accordance with the
Agreement's terms and conditions.

3.  DEFAULT; REMEDIES:  Any of the following shall constitute a Default under
the Contract: (i) Customer fails to pay when due any sums due under any
Contract; (ii) Customer breaches any representation or fails to perform any
obligation in any Contract; (iii) Customer materially breaches or terminates the
license relating to the Software; (iv) Customer defaults under a material
agreement with Assignee; or (v) Customer becomes insolvent or makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a trustee or receiver is appointed
for Customer or for a substantial part of its assets, or bankruptcy,
reorganization or insolvency proceedings shall be instituted by or against
Customer.

In the event of a Default that is not cured within thirty (30) days of its
occurrence, OCC may: (i) require all outstanding Payment Amounts and other sums
due and scheduled to become due (discounted at the lesser of the rate in the
Contract or five percent (5%) per annum simple interest) to become immediately
due and payable by Customer; (ii) pursue any rights provided under the
Agreement, as well terminate all of Customer's rights to use the System and
related services, and Customer agrees to cease all use of the System; and (iii)
pursue any other rights or remedies available at law or in equity. In the event
OCC initiates any action for the endorsement of the collection of Payment
Amounts, there shall be due from Customer, in addition to the amounts due above,
all costs and expenses of such action, including reasonable attorneys' fees. No
failure or delay on the part of OCC to exercise any right or remedy hereunder
shall operate as a waiver thereof, or as a waiver or any subsequent breach. All
remedies are cumulative and not exclusive. Customer acknowledges that upon a
default under the Contract, no party shall license, lease, transfer or use any
Software in litigation of any damages resulting from Customer's default.

4.  CUSTOMER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS:  Customer represents that,
throughout the terms of the Contract, the Contract has been duly authorized and
constitutes a legal, valid, binding and enforceable agreement of Customer. Any
transfer or assignment of Customer's rights or obligations in the System, or
under the Agreement or the Contract shall require OCC's and Assignee's prior
written consent. A transfer shall include a change in majority ownership of
Customer. Customer agrees to promptly execute any ancillary documents and take
further actions as OCC or Assignee may reasonably request, including, but not
limited to, assignment notifications, acceptance certificates, certificates of
authorization, registrations, and filings. Customer agrees to provide copies of
Customer's balance sheet, income statement, and other financial reports as OCC
or Assignee may reasonably request.

5.  MISCELLANEOUS:  The Contract shall constitute the entire agreement between
Customer and OCC regarding the subject matter herein and shall supersede any
inconsistent terms set forth in the Order, Agreement or any related agreements,
Customer purchase orders and all prior oral and written understandings. If any
provision of the Contract is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
enforceability of the remaining terms of the Contract. Customer's obligations
under the Contract shall commence on the Effective Date specified therein.
Except for payment terms specified in the Contract, Customer remains responsible
for all the obligations under each Agreement. Each Payment Schedule, and any
changes to a Contract or any related document, shall take effect when executed
by OCC. The Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of California
and shall be deemed executed in Redwood Shores, CA as of the Contract Effective
Date.