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Texas A&M University College of Engineering

SNE-Alpha Tabletop SEM with Ion Sputter Coater MCM-100

Features of SEM

  • Secondary and Backscatter Electron Imaging Detectors
  • Accelerating Voltages: 1kV to 30kV
  • 5nm (SE) / 8nm (BSE) resolution
  • “Live” Magnification Up to 150,000x
  • 5 Axis (XYZTR) Motorized Stage
  • -45° to 90° tilt and 360° rotation
  • Navigation Camera with Tilt Assist
  • 90 second pump down, 15 seconds to vent chamber
  • Stage travel: ±20mm x ±20mm x 40mm (XYZ)
  • Maximum Sample Size (full coverage): 80x80x35mm

Features of Ion Sputter Coater

  • Use for non-conductive samples to allow imaging without electron charge effects
  • Target Materials: Au

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