
Double Filament Effusion Cell EF 40C1DF
EF 40C1DF Double Filament Effusion Cell is a source with two independently operated filaments for greater convenience in the evaporation process. Custom insertion length min. 325 mm (other on request).
Manufacturer
Prevac
Prevac are a world leader in the design and production of analytical and deposit scientific and research equipment. Their systems operate in a high and ultra high vacuum environment. They design and construct UHV and HV systems fully adapted to the individual requirements of research projects and industrial applications.

Key Features
- Dual filament source operation
- Operation modes: serial, parallel, hot lip, cold lip
- Extremely stable flux rates
- Various crucible materials
- Highly reproducible & reliable
- Suitable for use in any MBE system
- Mo free construction (allows high outgassing temperatures)
- Integral water cooling
- Thermocouple type C
Technical data
Mounting flange | DN 40CF (rotatable) |
Heater | W wire (tungsten) |
Temperature range | 250 °C – 1400 °C |
Temperature stability | ± 0.1°C |
Crucible type (option) | PBN, Al2O3, Quartz (other materials on request) |
Crucibles volume | 5cc (other volume on request) |
Evaporated materials | Group III-V MBE all typical materials (e.g. Ga, In, Al, Si, Be, Cu, Ag, Au, CaF2) |
Thermocouple type | type C |
Degassing temp. | 1450 °C |
Water cooling (required) | water flow: > 0.5 l/min, temperature: 15 – 30 °C, max pressure: 6 bar |
Insertion length | min. 115 mm (other on request) OD: 35 mm |
Spot size | Dependent on working distance |
Working distance | 100 – 150 mm |
Bakeout temperature | up to 250 °C |
Working pressure | < 10-5 mbar |
Options
- Customised insertion length
- With or without integrated manual/electro-pneumatic shutter
- Linear shift
- Crucibles
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!
Support Contact Example
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Metrology & Instrumentation Annual Support Programs 2024/25
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.