Everything you need in a compact case
The complete nGauge comes in a compact case. Unpack the instrument, connect it to power and a Laptop and you are ready to start working with it. A LapTop with preloaded software can be purchased with the instrument. If you want to use your own LapTop, the software is preloaded on a USB stick.
nGauge AFM Specifications:
General:
Mode of operation: Tapping mode
Operation environment: Ambient air, dry samples
Scan types: Topography, phase and error
Tip Specifications:
Tip specifications are available on nGauge tip product page
Lateral Scanning:
Maximum scan area: 20 µm × 20 µm
Maximum line scan length: 60 µm
XY scanner resolution: <0.5 nm
Vertical scanning:
Z Scanner range (Rz): 10 µm
Noise floor (dynamic): <0.5 nm rms
Data Acquisition:
Scan speed:
Quick scan (128 x 128 pixel): 16 seconds
Regular scan (256 x 256 pixel): 80 seconds
High resolution (512 x 512 pixel): 5 minutes
Image resolution: Up to 1024 x 1024 pixels2
Sample Platform:
Sample stage area: 70 mm × 42 mm
Z stage travel: 20 mm
XY Stage:
Travel axes: X, Y
Maximum travel: 12 mm (X), 10 mm (Y)
Sensitivity: 1 μm
Sample Dimensions and Weight:
Maximum sample weight: 1 kg
Maximum recommended sample size: 100 mm × 50 mm × 16 mm (L×W×H)
Samples can be larger as long as the sample can be firmly held in place.
Features
Removable Sample Stage:
The sample stage is easily removable by loosening two set screws, allowing you to customize the nGauge to suit your needs.
Mounting hole:
The base plate features a 7-mm mounting hole that works perfectly for securing the nGauge unit to an optical table (M6 or 1/4-20 screws).
Hardware specifications:
Unit dimensions and weight:
Unit dimensions (L×W×H): 70 mm × 90 mm × 75 mm
Unit weight: 450 g
Total weight (with carrying case): 1.5 kg
Connections:
Communication: USB
Power Supply: 100-240 VAC to 7.5 VDC
Electrical:
DAC Resolution: 16 bits (ENOB > 20 bits)
ADC Resolution: 12 bits (ENOB > 19 bits)
*ENOB: effective number of bits over 3.3 V
- Polymers and Composites
- Semiconductor Devices
- Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials
- Biology and Life Science
Contact us
Physical Electronics GmbH
Salzstraße 8
85622 Feldkirchen near Munich
Germany
Telephone: +49 89 96275 0
Email: info@phi-europe.com
Lab: lab@phi-europe.com
Service: euroserv@phi-europe.com