Focused Ion Beam.

Helios 5 CX DualBeam for Materials Science

Helios 5 CX DualBeam for Materials Science

Our Thermo ScientificTM HeliosTM belongs to the fifth generation of the industry leading Helios DualBeam family.

Key Features.

 
  • Highest-quality, site-specific, sample preparation for TEM and APT using the new high throughput Tomahawk HT Ion Column

  • The most complete sample information with sharp, refined and charge-free contrast obtained from up to six integrated in-column and below-the-lens detectors

  • The highest-quality, multi-modal subsurface and 3D information with the most precise targeting of the region of interest using optional Auto Slice & View 4 (AS&V4) Software

  • Fast, accurate and precise milling and deposition of complex structures with critical dimensions of less than 10 nm

  • Easiest sample handling and navigation with high flexibility 110 mm stage, multi-purpose sample holder and Nav-Cam+

  • Artifact-free imaging based on integrated sample cleanliness management and dedicated imaging modes such as DCFI and SmartScan Modes

Electron optics:

  • Elstar ultra-high-resolution field emission SEM column

  • Resolution: ≤ 0.6 nm @ 15 kV;≤ 1.0 nm @ 1 kV

  • Electron beam current range: 0.8 pA to 176 nA

  • Accelerating voltage range: 200 V – 30 kV

Ion optics:

  • Ion source: Ga

  • Resolution: ≤ 4.0 nm @ 30 kV,≤ 2.5 nm @ 30 kV

  • Ion beam current range: 1 pA – 100 nA

  • Accelerating voltage range: 500 V – 30 kV

GIS system:

  • Pt / W

Detectors:

  • SE / BSE

  • EDS: Oxford UltimMax65

  • STEM

EasyLift NanoManipulator

 
 

FIB in our lab.

Inside view of FIB.

STEM image in bright field mode.

Needle shape APT sample.

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