Options and Accessories
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Highlights Nanomechanics and Thermal Properties Electronic Response of Materials Temperature and Environmental Control Operating in Liquid Environments Applying Additional External Driving Forces |
| Nanomechanics and Thermal Properties |
AM-FM Viscoelastic Mapping Mode MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin AM-FM mode combines the features and benefits of normal tapping mode with Frequency Modulation (FM) mode. Normal tapping mode provides non-invasive, high-resolution topographical imaging while the second mode drive frequency is adjusted to keep it on resonance. The second mode resonance is a sensitive measure of the tip-sample interaction, and can be used with appropriate mechanical models to quantitatively estimate both the elastic and loss moduli of the material and the tip-sample dissipation.
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Nanoindentation MFP-3D Only The NanoIndenter Option enables true instrumented nanoindention for quantitative measurements with the highest accuracy. Two force ranges are available: Standard (maximum load 20mN, noise floor 75nN) and Low Force (maximum load 4mN, noise floor 15nN). |
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Contact Resonance Viscoelastic Mapping Mode MFP-3D Only The Contact Resonance option provides wide-band, frequency-independent excitation of the sample, enabling a variety of contact resonance techniques. With exclusive Asylum modes like Dual AC™ Resonance Tracking (DART) and Band Excitation, these methods allow quantitative mapping of material properties including both elasticity and viscoelastic damping. |
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Ztherm Modulated Thermal Analysis MFP-3D Only Ztherm™ provides the most sensitive and highest resolution thermal analysis available. It uses patent-pending cantilever drift compensation and novel measurement techniques to provide highly localized heating with unprecedented sensitivity to material property changes in sub-zeptoliter volumes (<10-22 L). Scanning Thermal Microscopy (SThM) with microfabricated silicon probes is also available for temperature and thermal conductivity measurements with higher resolution than conventional Wollaston-wire probes.
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| Electronic Response of Materials |
ORCA Conductive AFM MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin ORCA™ provides conductive AFM imaging and I-V measurement capabilities. The standard module is capable of measuring currents from ~1pA to 20nA. Other modules for different current ranges are available upon request. The kit includes a sample mount and accessories. Also available in Dual Gain versions.
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High Voltage Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM) MFP-3D Only The Piezo Force Module enables PFM for very high sensitivity, high bias, and crosstalk-free measurements on piezoelectrics, including ferroelectrics and multiferroics, as well as for biological systems in fluid. The module includes the HV220 Amplifier, high voltage cantilever holder, and high voltage sample mount. |
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Electrochemical Strain Microscopy MFP-3D Only Electrochemical strain microscopy (ESM) is a novel scanning probe microscopy technique that is capable of probing electrochemical reactivity and ionic flows in solids with unprecedented resolution. ESM’s capabilities are invaluable for investigating and improving performance for a broad range of energy technologies, including batteries and fuel cells for electric vehicles and grid storage. |
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Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin STM can be useful for high resolution imaging of conductive samples and provides complimentary information to AFM images. The MFP-3D STM probe holder enables STM operation in air.
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The Electrochemistry Cell is a versatile option for electrochemical experiments that enables studies of deposition, oxidation, corrosion, and mass transfer of metals and other materials. Nanoscale topographical changes can be precisely monitored in situ. The cell provides for heating from ambient to 60°C (optional) and can be operated in a fully sealed configuration. Heated version requires environmental controller (sold separately) - not available on MFP-3D Origin. |
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| Temperature and Environmental Control |
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MFP-3D Only The Environmental Controller interfaces with the BioHeater, PolyHeater, CoolerHeater, Petri Dish Heater, and Humidity Sensing Cell to provide unprecedented precision and accuracy. The Environmental Controller is sold separately but works with multiple accessories, using the SmartStart™ interface to autoconfigure each for easy plug and play operation.
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MFP-3D Only – Requires environmental controller The PolyHeater™ is a modular heating stage designed for high temperature polymer studies from ambient to 300°C in air or a controlled gas environment. It supports samples up to 20mm in diameter. The kit includes various sample accessories, as well as a membrane and clamp for sealed operation.
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MFP-3D Only – Requires environmental controller The CoolerHeater uses a Peltier element to heat and cool samples. Temperature can be continuously controlled from -30°C to +120°C. The system includes a coolant pump for work below 0°C. It supports samples up to 15mm in diameter. The kit includes various sample accessories, as well as a membrane and clamp for sealed operation.
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MFP-3D Only – Requires environmental controller The Humidity Sensing Cell measures humidity conditions with a sensor located within a sealed sample cell. The cell supports samples up to 30mm in diameter. In addition, a moat that surrounds the sample with a salt solution allows for humidity control. The kit includes various sample accessories, as well as a membrane and clamp for sealed operation.
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Custom Glovebox Solutions MFP-3D Only Operate your MFP-3D in a turnkey glovebox for the most demanding environmental control under low oxygen and low water (sub-ppm) conditions. These conditions are essential for a growing number of applications in energy generation and energy storage research and beyond. Our fully integrated glovebox solutions are engineered to deliver maximum usability and performance. Contact us to learn about standard configurations or to tailor one to your specific needs. |
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| Operating in Liquid Environments |
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MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The Closed Fluid Cell provides a sealed chamber with ten inlet and outlet ports for the exchange of liquid or gas in an otherwise sealed environment. The kit includes various sample accessories, as well as a membrane and clamp for sealed operation. Also available in an economical “Fluid Cell Lite” version without inlet/outlet ports that minimizes evaporation but is not completely sealed.
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MFP-3D Only – Requires environmental controller (sold separately) The BioHeater™ adds temperature control to the fluid exchange capabilities of the Closed Fluid Cell, allowing imaging in fluid between ambient and 80°C. It supports samples up to 25mm in diameter. The kit includes various sample accessories and spare parts, as well as a membrane and clamp for sealed operation.
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Petri Dish Holder and Petri Dish Heater MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin (no heating) The Petri Dish Heater enables heating temperature-sensitive biological samples, specifically living cells, at physiologically-relevant temperatures ranging from ambient to 45°C. The kit includes an assortment of Petri dishes, a membrane that minimizes evaporation, and a magnetic clamp to secure the dish to the sample plate. The Petri Dish Holder is a basic, non-heated version.
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iDrive MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The iDrive™ cantilever holder simplifies imaging in fluid, especially for soft samples. The amplitude of mechanical resonance peaks normally associated with fluid imaging are eliminated which allows for easy auto-tuning of the cantilever in fluid for AC, Dual AC, and Phase Imaging.
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MicroFlow Cell MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The MicroFlow Cell is similar to the standard MFP-3D cantilever holder but includes fluid exchange ports which can be used to exchange the liquid in a small volume around the probe. |
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| Applying Additional External Driving Forces |
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MFP-3D Only The Variable Field Module (VFM2) is ideal for magnetic force microscopy and other applications where the sample has a dependence on the applied magnetic field. The VFM2 can apply in-plane magnetic fields of more than ±0.8 Tesla (8,000G) and offers ~1G field resolution. Unlike competing designs, it uses permanent magnets to avoid heating and associated drift.
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NanoRack™ Sample Stretching Stage MFP-3D Only Extract new information from your samples with the NanoRack™. This unique sample stage applies symmetric tensile or compressive loading to samples about a central area that can be simultaneously observed with the AFM. The stage features a large range to achieve high strains and an integrated load cell to measure high stresses with forces up to 80N. Click here to see sample movie. Click here to see Application Note of Copolymer Stretching Click here to see NanoRack Sample Stretching Stage Data Sheet
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MFP-3D Only These optional packages allow high voltage (±220V) to be applied between the tip and sample. Each package includes the HV220 Amplifier and additional accessories for your specific application. Compatible with Variable Field Module (VFM2), Closed Fluid Cell, PolyHeater, Humidity Sensing Cell, and CoolerHeater.
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MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The Probe Station attaches to the MFP-3D scanner and allows easy electrical probing of samples, electrical biasing, and other measurements while the sample is being scanned with the AFM. A variety of electrical connections can be made and combined with various imaging modes.
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| Additional Options to Adapt to Your Needs |
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MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin A variety of sample mounts are available in addition to the standard magnetic mount and clip mount. These include mounts for SEM stubs and coverslips. See our Sample Mounts datasheet for a complete list.
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MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The Vacuum Chuck allows flat samples to be held without any mechanical contacts to the top surface and with no adhesives on the bottom surface. The Vacuum Chuck has three rings to which vacuum can be routed to accommodate 3” or 4” wafers, or sample sizes between 0.8” and 3.” Not all regions of the wafers are accessible.
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Digital Access Module MFP-3D Only The Digital Access Module provides digital I/O to the controller for applications such as photon counting and synchronization to the AFM scan. The Extended Digital Interface Module also provides additional programmable TTL outputs.
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Extended Z Head MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The Extended Z Head provides 40μm Z range for imaging tall samples and long-range force measurements, with very minimal degradation of imaging performance (atomic resolution is still achievable).
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High Bandwidth Photodiode Option MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The High Bandwidth Photodiode Option upgrades vertical and horizontal signal detection bandwidth to >5MHz. The high bandwidth signal is available on two coaxial connectors for external measurement.
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MFP-3D / MFP-3D Origin The MFP-3D Leg Extenders raise the scan head to allow imaging of thicker samples up to 30mm in height (inquire about thicker samples). |
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| Acoustic/Vibration Isolation |
All MFP-3D AFM's require accoustic and vibration isolation – click here for details.
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| Cantilevers |
Don’t forget that Asylum Research sells a full range of AFM probes for every application. Asylum Research is an official reseller of Olympus, SmartTip, NANOSENSORS,™ and NanoWorld cantilevers. We also provide our own Asylum MFM and iDrive cantilevers. See our Probe Store for a complete list of models.
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