Atomic Force Microscope
The FRT AFM is a sensor for atomic force microscopy. Measuring results on nanometer-scaled structure sizes are obtained with extremely high lateral and vertical resolution in the sub-nm range. The FRT AFM can be operated in contact or non-contact mode. In combination with a MicroProf® Multisensor measuring tool that is equipped with an additional optical point sensor, a continuous measuring range from a few μm up to 600 mm can be achieved.
Sensor: Atomic Force Microscope AFM

Eigenschaften
  • Extremely high local resolution
  • Non-destructive measurement in non-contact mode
  • Automatic approach to surface
  • Sampling of surface areas by means of a piezo drive
  • Adjustment-free tip exchange
 
AFM measurement of biological specimen
AFM measurement of
biological specimen
oxide film on wafer
oxide film on wafer
blood cells measured with AFM
blood cells measured with AFM

Typical Applications
  • 3D topography measurement
  • Roughness measurement
  • Quality assurance in micro technology
  • Roughness measurement in the nm and sub-nm range, e.g. on wafers or optical components
  • Surface characterization of biological samples
  • Measurement of nanostructures surface investigation of medical samples,
    e.g. protheses, catheters or stents
  • Inspection of elastical, electrical, and magnetic properties in material science

Technical Data

 

Measuring Range x,y

20 µm x 20 µm

40 µm x 40 µm

80 µm x 80 µm

Measuring range z

3 µm

4 µm

6 µm

Resolution x,y

1 nm

Resolution z

0.1 nm

Scan speed

typically 1 – 5 lines / s

Detection principle

interferometer

Measuring tips

silicon, various types

Tipchange

adjustment-free

Input channels

max. 8 simultaneous

Image size

freely selectable (including rectangles), 128 – 1024 pixel


Scope of Delivery

AFM measuring head, measuring tips, motorized z-axis, sensor electronics, software, operating manual

FRT reserves the right to change technical specifications.