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This SEM is equipped with a HDAsB (High Definition four quadrant Angular Selective Backscattered electron) detector. This detector is sitting at the end of the column where the final cap is placed in the other SEMs. To avoid collision between the HDAsB detector and samples/sample holders, a set of rules have been introduced on the SEM Supra 3 that most importantly implies that the sample holder and the sample dimensions have to be noted in the software.
This SEM is equipped with a HDAsB (High Definition four quadrant Angular Selective Backscattered electron) detector. This detector is sitting at the end of the column where the final cap is placed in the other SEMs. To avoid collision between the HDAsB detector and samples/sample holders, a set of rules have been introduced on the SEM Supra 3 that most importantly implies that the sample holder and the sample dimensions have to be noted in the software.


The SEM is located in the cleanroom. It was installed in September 2015.
The SEM Supra 3 is located in the cleanroom. It was installed in September 2015.





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The SEM Supra 3

SEM Supra 3

The SEM Supra 3 a scanning electron microscope. It produces enlarged images of a variety of specimens, achieving magnifications of over 500.000x providing ultra high resolution imaging. This important and widely used analytical tool provides exceptional resolution and depth of field and requires minimal specimen preparation.

The SEM is a VP (variable pressure) instrument - Indicating that it is capable of operating at variable pressure. By increasing the pressure in the chamber it is possible to image isolating samples. The higher density of gas molecules will eliminate the charges at the cost of slightly reduced resolution. Also, the Se2 and InLens detectors will no longer work.

This SEM is equipped with a HDAsB (High Definition four quadrant Angular Selective Backscattered electron) detector. This detector is sitting at the end of the column where the final cap is placed in the other SEMs. To avoid collision between the HDAsB detector and samples/sample holders, a set of rules have been introduced on the SEM Supra 3 that most importantly implies that the sample holder and the sample dimensions have to be noted in the software.

The SEM Supra 3 is located in the cleanroom. It was installed in September 2015.


The user manual, control instruction, the user APV and contact information can be found in LabManager:

SEM Supra 3 info page in LabManager,


Performance information


Equipment performance

Equipment SEM Supra 3 (Supra 40VP SEM)
Purpose Imaging and measurement of
  • Any sample except bulk insulators such as polymers, glass or quartz wafers
Location
  • Cleanroom of DTU Danchip
Performance Resolution
  • 1-2 nm (limited by vibrations)

The resolution is strongly dependent on the type of sample and the skills of the operator.

Instrument specifics Detectors
  • Secondary electron (Se2)
  • Inlens secondary electron (Inlens)
  • High Definition four quadrant Angular Selective Backscattered electron detector (HDAsB)
  • Variable pressure secondary electron (VPSE)
Stage
  • X, Y: 130 × 130 mm
  • T: -4 to 70o
  • R: 360o
  • Z: 50 mm
Electron source
  • FEG (Field Emission Gun) source
Operating pressures
  • Fixed at High vacuum (2 × 10-4mbar - 10-6mbar)
  • Variable at Low vacuum (0.1 mbar - 2 mbar)
Options
  • High Definition four quadrant Angular Selective Backscattered electron detector (HDAsB)
Substrates Batch size
  • Up to 6" wafer with full view
Allowed materials
  • Any standard cleanroom material