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===FEI SEM===
===FEI SEM===


== Technical specifcations ==
== Technical specifcations ==
=Sample requirements=
*The Nova NanoSEM analyzes a variety of samples, however, excluded are samples that may degas, disintegrate or produce dust/particles. Therefore, no wet polymers, powders etc. If you have any questions, please ask Jonas.
 
= Sample sizes=
*Up to 6" wafers.
 
= SEM modes =
* Mode 1: High Resolution SEM mode: This is the standard operation mode associated with SEM.
* Mode 2: Ultra High Resolution SEM mode: Magnetic fields generated in the chamber act as a virtual lens that engulfes the sample. Using this semi-immersion lens increased resolution may be achieved at high magnifications.
* Mode 3: EDX mode: Similar to Mode 1, but the electrons are trapped using a magnetic field.
 
= Lateral resolution=
The resolution that may be achieve is highly dependent on the type of sample and SEM operator skills. In the best cases one may expect:
* High Vacuum operation:
1.0 nm at 15 kV (TLD detector and optimum working distance)
1.8 nm at 1 kV (TLD detector and optimum working distance)
 
* Low Vacuum operation
1.5 nm at 10 kV (Helix detector and optimum working distance)
1.8 nm at 3 kV (Helix detector and optimum working distance)
 
= Acceleration voltage=
* 200 V - 30 kV
 
= Detectors=
* ETD: In chamber SE Detector (Everhardt Thornley Detector)
* TLD: Inlens SE detector (Through Lens Detector)
* BSED: BackScatter Electron Detector
* LVD: Low Vacuum SE Detector
* Helix: High resolution Low Vacuum detector
* GAD: Low Vacuum Backscatter Electron Detector (Gaseous Analytical Detector)
* EDX: Liquid nitrogen cooled detector of X-rays
 
= Stage=
The eucentric stage is centered in (x=0,y=0) and has eucentric point at WD 5 mm.
* X range: 150 mm
* Y range: 150 mm
* Z range: 10 mm
* Rotation: 360±
* Tilt range: -10 to 60 degrees.
 
= Vent and pumpdown time=
* Approximately 5 minutes combined.
 
= Accuracy and reproducibility=
* A standardization procedure will be introduced soon.
 
= Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis=
*Oxford Inca system installed for high performance EDX analysis.
 
= Micromanipulator=
*A Kleindiek micromanipulator with a Capres 4 point probe is installed.
 
==LEO SEM==
==JEOL SEM==

Revision as of 19:50, 22 November 2007

At the moment we have three SEM's.

FEI SEM

Technical specifcations