Oscillating Mode

A tip vibrating at its resonant frequency sweeps the surface using piezoelectric motors. Laser detection maintains the amplitude of oscillation constant during the measurement. The movements of the vertical piezoelectric motor are recorded to reconstruct the surface. Mapping of mechanical properties is achieved with the offsets of the phase signal. (phase contrast).

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!

Key Features

  • Phase shift
  • Lock-in included
  • Wide bandwidth frequency
  • High sensitivity in phase contrast
  • Very versatile and adapts to all types of surfaces
  • AFM oscillating mode preserves surfaces and probes

Interests

High sensitivity in phase contrast

AFM oscillating mode preserves surfaces and probes. It is very versatile and adapts to all types of surfaces which are rather soft such as polymer or rather hard such as micro-electronics and metals. The phase shift when the tip touches the surface provides information on mechanical properties such as hardness and elasticity. The finest tips are adapted to the modes oscillating because the contact forces between the tip and sample are particularly low.

Benefits

  • Lock-in included
  • Wide bandwidth frequency
  • High sensitivity in phase contrast

Associated modes

  • MFM Mode
  • EFM Mode
  • HD-KFM Mode

Oscillating Mode Probes

  • ACCESS-FM
  • ACCESS-NC  
  • ACL  
  • ACST/ TM190  
  • ACT/ TM300  
  • FORT/ FM60  
  • FORT-SS  
  • ACT-SS

Industries

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

 

Applications

Materials science

Semiconductor

Life science

Nanostructure

Polymer

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

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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