Atomic Force Microscope Galaxy Dual Controller

Atomic Force Microscope Galaxy Dual Controller

Upgrade your AFM capabilities with the Galaxy Dual Controller—a breakthrough solution compatible with Multimode, 5100, 5500, 5600LS, and 54xx AFM/STM platforms. This advanced controller system not only modernises your existing microscope but also introduces enhanced functionality for expanded research applications.

Manufacturer

CSI

CSInstruments is a French scientific equipment manufacturer specialised in the conception of Atomic Force Microscope and options designed for existing AFM (Nano-Observer AFM, Resiscope™, High Voltage Amplifier, Magnetic modules). The product range proposed by CSInstruments is designed and manufactured to help the scientific community to achieve nanometre performances that meet the research needs and requirements for actual and future nanoscience applications.

CSInstruments was founded by a team of experts working in AFM field for more than 20 years, starting as pioneer with some historical manufacturers. CSInstruments activity is also based on a qualified and dynamic team, experienced in the fields of mechanics, electronics and data processing. This expertise ensures innovation and performance in the production of AFM and achieves an excellent price/performance ratio!

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Atomic Force Microscope Galaxy Dual Controller

Key Features

  • Intuitive NanoSolution interface
  • Advanced New Modes for your old AFM
  • High-Performance Hardware:

Upgrade Your Research Capabilities

HD-KFM Mode

  • Achieve higher sensitivity and resolution in Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy

  • Perfect for advanced materials research, including 2D materials like graphene

ResiScope Mode

  • Wide-range resistance and current mapping

  • Ideal for semiconductor research, dopant profiling, and nanoelectronics

Soft Intermittent Contact Mode

  • Non-destructive analysis of soft and delicate samples

  • Quantitative measurements of mechanical properties

Specifications

XY Drive Resolution 24-bit control - 0.06 Å
Z Drive Resolution 24-bit control – 0.006 Å
Ultra-Low Noise HV Typ: <0.01 mV RMS
6 DAC Outputs 6 D/A Converters – 24 bit (XYZ drive, bias, aux…)
8 ADC Inputs 8 A/D Converters – 16 bit
Data Points Up to 8192
Integrated Lock-in Up to 6 MHz (software limited), 2nd lock-in (6 MHz-optional)
Interface USB 2.0
Power AC 100 – 240 V - 47-63 Hz
OS Compatibility Windows 10, 11

Industries

  • Materials Science
  • Life Sciences
  • Semiconductors and Electronics
  • Academics
  • Others (includes solar cells, geoscience, forensic science, and food technology)

 

Applications

Materials Science

The Nano-Observer AFM series is tailored for materials science applications, delivering precise nanoscale analysis of surface morphology, mechanical properties, and electrical behaviour. Equipped with advanced techniques such as ResiScope and HD-KFM III, it supports the investigation of a wide range of materials, from nanocomposites to functional coatings. Ideal for both research and industrial development, it ensures reliable, high-resolution results to drive innovation in materials engineering.

Polymers

The Nano-Observer AFM series delivers high-precision polymer analysis, revealing surface morphology, mechanical properties, and electrical characteristics at the nanoscale. With advanced techniques like Soft ResiScope and HD-KFM, it supports applications from polymer development to quality control, ensuring reliable, high-resolution results for research and industry.

Semiconductors

The Nano-Observer AFM series is a powerful tool for semiconductor research, offering unparalleled precision in surface morphology, electrical characterisation, and mechanical property analysis at the nanoscale. Utilising cutting-edge techniques such as HD-KFM III and ResiScope, it enables detailed studies of semiconductor materials, from advanced device fabrication to quality assurance. Designed for both research and industrial applications, it ensures accurate, high-resolution data to drive innovation in semiconductor technology.

2D Materials

The Nano-Observer AFM series is a cutting-edge solution for the analysis of 2D materials like graphene, hBN, and transition metal dichalcogenides. It offers unparalleled precision in characterising surface morphology, mechanical properties, and electrical behaviour at the nanoscale. With advanced modes such as HD-KFM III and ResiScope, it enables detailed investigations of these materials' unique properties, supporting both fundamental research and industrial development in nanotechnology and advanced material applications.

Biology

The Nano-Observer AFM series provides exceptional capabilities for analysing biological samples, offering nanoscale insights into surface morphology, mechanical properties, and molecular interactions. With advanced techniques like Soft ResiScope and liquid imaging modes, it ensures precise characterisation of delicate biological structures, from cells to biomolecules. Designed for both research and applied science, it delivers reliable, high-resolution data essential for breakthroughs in biotechnology and life sciences.

Energy Materials

The Nano-Observer AFM series excels in the analysis of renewable energy materials, offering high-precision characterisation of surface morphology, electrical properties, and mechanical behaviour at the nanoscale. With advanced techniques like HD-KFM III and ResiScope, it is ideal for studying photovoltaics, battery materials, and energy storage systems. Supporting both research and industrial applications, it provides reliable, high-resolution data to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy technologies.

 

Service Support

Comprehensive repairs and servicing

Annual Support Programs

Your metrology instrumentation is a major investment that is critical to your business operation and success. In today’s competitive climate, it is more important than ever to extend the functionality and peak performance of your metrology equipment years beyond the expiration of your factory warranty. CN Tech’s Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.

With over 20 years’ experience servicing and repairing you can be assured that your system is in safe hands. The independent services we offer include system relocation, maintenance visits, parts and consumables, and break down interventions.

CN Tech’s Support Programs are an economical way to guarantee optimal working condition:

  • Annual Preventive Maintenance
  • Priority Technical Assistance
  • Preferred Parts Availability
  • On-Site User Training
  • Remote Diagnostics
  • No surprise repair expense and much more!

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An example of our service and support contracts are shown below:

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CN Tech's Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.

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