STM Phaino - Nanovie

STM Phaino : Nanoscope for industrial R&D

Move the sample at 50 nm/step

Zoom with 2 built-in scanners

Scan 3D images & measure I-V curves

Image Processing and Analysis

True Morphology

Matrix and filters help to reveal the true surface for correct analysis, such as line profile, roughness, histogram, island counting and others.

3D Imaging

Adjustable colour palette, light effects and view point help to construct an easy-to-understand 3D image. (Example: diamond-like carbon coating, DLC 1.5 X 1.5 µm)

Spectroscopy and Lithography

I-V Curve

By sweeping voltage and measuring current at a specific location, STM obtains the I-V curve, which can be used to study the effect of different treatments.

Nano Lithography

By applying bias or transporting materials between the tip and sample surface, STM can be used to manipulate molecules or even individual atoms.

Nano Positioning and Auto Tip Approach

It's a breeze to locate the microstructures in question using the microscale camera and nanoscale XY motor stage. The 15-nm tip apex provides unsurpassable probing precision.

While the tip-to-sample approach is fully automated, the users can aslo manually perform fast Z movement or single step movement for optimal tip-to-sample distance.

Scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) shows the three-dimensional morphology of sample surfaces at the atomic level. Nanovie STM Phaino is powered by dual scanners, one for high resolution while the other for large scan range. The scanners can be switched from one another depending on the size of the structures or for the sake of positioning, and it takes only one single push.
High resolution scanner:

XY Range ≈ 2.0 μm

XY ≈ 1.0 μm (w/o Positioning Stage)

Z Range ≈ 1.0 μm
Large range scanner:

XY Range ≈ 4.0 μm

XY ≈ 2.0 μm (w/o Positioning Stage)

Z Range ≈ 2.0 μm
Optimal Physical Resolution:

XY Resolution ≈ 0.2 nm

Z Resolution ≈ 0.03 nm
Standard Features:

Scan Mode: Constant Current

Spectroscopy Mode: Current Voltage (I-V)

Tip-to-sample Approach: Automatic

Image Size: 50 X 50 ~ 550 X 550 pts
The above parameters may vary depending on calibration.
Nanovie STM Phaino provides a nanoscale positioning stage, allowing sample movement between scans. There is no more need to fully retract and re-approach the tip evey time repositioning is required. The high magnification CCD camera, confocal to the probe tip, allows the users to examine and easily search for the region of interest at a micrometer scale before digging into nanoscale scanning.
XY Motor Stage:

XY Travel : 2.0 mm

XY Step < 100 nm

Software Control
CCD Camera:

Magnification : 800X (or better)

Resolution : 2 MP (or better)

Used for "Approaching" & "Positioning" Phase.
High Resolution Scanner with Motor Stage:

XY Range ≈ 2.0 μm

Z Range ≈ 1.0 μm
Large Range Scanner with Motor Stage:

XY Range ≈ 4.0 μm

Z Range ≈ 2.0 μm
As semiconductor fabrication reached the 10-nm node and beyond, it became more and more crucial to be able to probe and identify the electronic properties of materials at a nanoscopic level, such as the local density of electronic states (LDOS) and the band gap. While STM offers the most precise probing and the highest electronic spectroscopy sensitivity compared to other probing systems, Nanovie STM further made it simple and efficient to find the nanostructures in question.
Advanced Features:

Nano-Lithography

Instant Tip Restoration

Automatic Tip Approach
Optional Features:

In-Liquid Scan

Scan Mode: Constant Height

Current-Imaging-Tunnelling Spectroscopy

Local Barrier Height Spectroscopy (dI/dV Curve)

Current-Distance Spectroscopy (I-Z Curve)

Dual Vibration Isolation Platform
N-terface Pro : Professional Scan Controlling Interface

Friendly graphic interface

Real time imaging and parameter modifications

Control of the scanner, tip-approach, motor stage and camera

Demonstration modes for teaching and presentation
N-mage : Professional Image Processing & Data Analysis

Visualise the true surface : De-slope, noise reduction, and other filters.

Enhance surface characteristics : 3D display with lighting effects, plus a variety of palettes available.

All-around analysis : Line profile, height histogram, roughness, size, angle, island number counting, 2D Fourier transform, et al.
Nanovie Auto Tip Maker (ATM) can produce up to 6 probe tips per batch, alleviating the troubles to make tips manually. Each tip has a curvature radius of about 15 nm, offering superior and reliable resolving power even for UHV STM.
Automatic Tip Maker:

Tip Curvature Radius ~ 15 nm

6 Tips / Batch (~ 15 minutes)

One push button. Computer not required.
Nanovie STM Phaino is a compact yet robust workhorse for atomic / nanoscopic surface analysis, providing both 3D morphology and electronic spectroscopy at the same time. With the ease of use and all commercial grade features and options, it is ideal for both industrial inspection and academic research.
STM Main Body:

Dimension (mm): 220 (H) X 100 (∅) w/o Camera

Weight (kg): 3.0 kg

Electronic Controller:

16-bit A/D & D/A Converters

Power: 12V DC 1A (Input: 100-240V AC @ 50/60Hz)

Dimension (mm): 170 (W) X 145 (D) X 65 (H)

Weight (kg): 1.5 kg

Sample Working Space:

Sample Size < 15 mm

Chamber Size: 45 mm (H) X 75 mm (∅)

Accessories:

Magnetic Tip Holder & TungstenTips

Standard Samples (DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Oxidised HOPG, etc)

Liquid Cell & Insulated Tips (Optional, for in-liquid scans)

Dual Vibration Isolation Platform (Optional, for better imaging quality)

Accoustic Isolation Shield (Optional, for better imaging quality)

Shock-proof Suitcase (for carrying and traport)