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popular Quesant model, primarily used in stand-alone applications. Built on a
solid granite base, it is equipped with a PC-based video subsystem using a CCD
camera for 90 degree tip and sample viewing, and a manual X-Y translation stage
for sample positioning (a motorized translation stage is optional). The system
comes standard with the following scan modes: contact mode, lateral force mode,
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Q-Scope 350 SPM system consists of the basic Q250 microscope combined with its
three most popular options: a motorized X-Y translation stage for
easier sample manipulation, Quesant's Acoustic/Vibration Isolation Chamber
to provide the environment needed for excellent resolution in sub-micron
scans, and the Q-Analysis software package for advanced image analysis
and report generation work. We provide a price incentive for choosing the Q350
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The Q-Scope 400 combines
the same scanner used in the Q-250/350 models with a large-sample rotary
translation stage.
The Q400
has been designed for three specific markets:
1. CD/DVD
manufacturers (Industry
specific analysis software to check each manufacturing step from the glass
master to the replica. Automatic measurement of length, width, height and
all four sidewall angles of every pit/bump in a scan. T3-T11 analysis,
track pitch, etc.)
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Magnetic disk manufacturers (polishing and planarization of each step and
the magnetic bit pattern of finished product)
3. Semiconductor
manufacturers
(Incoming wafer Q/A and defect analysis.)
Mounted on the top of the
Q400 translation stage is an 8” diameter vacuum chuck. This firmly
holds disk samples in place while they are scanned.
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The Q400 is also equipped
with an Acoustic/Vibration Isolation Chamber to insulate the microscope from
room noise. Optional centering pins and hubs are available for
CD/DVD and wafer applications. The ScanAtomic software includes a special
stage-control component for the Q400 which makes it possible to automatically
scan and store the images of up to 24 locations on a
surface.
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The Universal SPM (U-SPM)
is
the latest addition to Quesant’s SPM product line. The U-SPM
design follows an extensible plug-in module concept. Listed below are the
configuration options for the U-SPM:
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Standard scanners with a
wide
range of XY and Z capability.
- A metrology scanner
- Probe modules for AFM,
MFM/EFM, STM, and scanning
conductance.
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A liquid-cell probe
module with
accessories.
- Standard and specialized
sample holders.
Unlike the Q-Scope, the
U-SPM rasters the sample beneath a fixed probe. This limits the
instrument to handling small samples— less than approximately 20 mm in
diameter and 8 mm in height— but the tight mechanical path between the
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advantage of making
it possible to readily achieve atomic resolution in STM and
AFM
The U-SPM is available as
a complete separate system or as an upgrade to existing Quesant SPM
systems.
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The NOMAD
is an inexpensive, minimalist SPM instrument. The standard Q-Scope
scan head is placed in a simple tripod holder, with two manually adjustable
feet to bring the probe near the sample surface and one motorized foot to
perform the automatic engaging and disengaging of the probe with the
surface. The Nomad microscope supports the same range of scan
heads, and uses the same electronics, video microscope, and software as the
more expensive Quesant microscopes. A common bio-
logical
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microscopy at the same time. Another common application is to view
samples which are very large and cannot be moved or broken into smaller
samples, i.e., where the microscope must go to the sample instead of the other
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Cantilevers:
AFM is a
powerful tool for industrial and academic research. Improved and
specialized probe designs are available which are tailor made for specific
applications. The correct
choice of which SPM probe to use is crucial when seeking to achieve the optimal
results on your samples.
SPM
probe selection list.
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U-SPM Metrology
Scanner
For applications requiring
precise positioning of the probe, or the best possible accuracy in measuring
surface feature dimensions, or the ability to perform nanolithography, Quesant
offers a metrology scanner option for the Universal SPM.
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Universal SPM Liquid
Cell
By
inserting this optional plug-in modu-
le into the probe head, AFM scans can
be performed under liquids in both contact and intermittent-contact scann- ing
modes.
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Universal SPM Sample Heater
The U-SPM sample heater
module may be inserted into the front of any U-SPM scanner. This
allows samples to be imaged at elevated temperatures between room temperature
and 250 C.
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Q-Scope Metrology
Scanner
For applications
requiring precise positioning of the probe, or the best possible accuracy in
measuring surface feature dimensions, or the ability to perform
nanolithography, Quesant offers a metrology scanner option for both the Q-Scope
250/350/400 model series.
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NanoLithography
An
optional nanolithography software feature may be added to Q-Scope and U-SPM
systems equipped with a metrology scanner. This software tool has
two components:
1)
A program window within the ScanAtomic control environment to create
lithography processes with an easy to use script language.
2)
A .dll link component which allows external programs written in Visual
Basic or C++ to control the SPM system via lithography function calls.
Very powerful macro control programs may be created in this way. A copy
of Microsofts Visual Basic compiler is included with the nanolithography
software option.
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Nano-IndentationaHysitron
Interface
Quesant’s Hysitron Interface scan module is specifically designed to mate
with Hysitron’s popular Triboscope nanomechanical tester. This
combina- tion creates a full test platform for the quantitative determination
of the nano- mechanical properties of a surface through indentation and scratch
measurements.
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Acoustic/Vibration Isolation Chamber
This is
an inexpensive means of isolating your microscope scanner from building
vibrations, interior acoustical noise, and the thermal drift in the
probe’s position caused by air drafts. Isolation is achieved by
placing the microscope on top of a heavy mass supported by soft springs within
a closed chamber. The interior walls of the chamber are covered by
acoustic dampening foam. The isolation achieved is sufficient to suppress
normal environment noise at frequenies above 1Hz. This option is highly
recommended for all SPM instruments.
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QScope Sample Heater
This heater bolts to the
top of a Q-Scope 250/350 translation stage. The sample is attached
to a small sample plug which is inserted into the middle of the heater
body. The temperature range of the sample may be set anywhere between
room temperature and 250ºC via a digital temperature
controller. When operated above 100ºC, water is passed
through a water jacket at the perimeter of the heater body to extract excess
heat from the area beneath the scanner.
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LiquiScan
Additional lenses are added to a standard 20, 40 or 80um
scan head that allow scanning in liquid.
Magnetic Force
Microscopy
An optional scanning mode for any
Quesant SPM. Eight MFM probes are included as a start-up supply with this
option.
Research Customization Package
Provides access to the system software and electronics so that they may
be modified for custom research applications. This option includes
Quesant’s ScanAtomic™ Visual Basic source code, the Visual Basic
compiler software, schematics to the EIU and Stage electronics, an EIU with
back-panel access to several of the important signal points within the EIU, and
an extender board in the Stage electronic to provide access to important signal
points within the Stage electronics. The RCP documentation includes
guidelines on how to modify the software to for commonly sought control over
the microscope.
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