Carl Zeiss Launches Next-Generation Analytical Electron Microscope.New FE-SEM FE-SEM Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope combines high resolution and analysis for the first time OBERKOCHEN, Germany -- Today Carl Zeiss announces a series of launches covering a range of product and application innovations. The start of this series is marked by the next-generation analytical field emission scanning electron microscope scan·ning electron microscope n. Abbr. SEM An electron microscope that forms a three-dimensional image on a cathode-ray tube by moving a beam of focused electrons across an object and reading both the electrons scattered by the object and - the MERLIN[TM]. This instrument combines the up to now contradictory requirements of ultra-high resolution imaging and analytical capabilities. "Customers have a need for more than just high resolution images of their samples," Dr. Dirk Stenkamp, Member of the Board at Carl Zeiss SMT (1) (Surface Mount Technology) See surface mount. (2) (Station ManagemenT) An FDDI network management protocol that provides direct management. Only one node requires the software. SMT - Station Management explains. "With unique analytical capabilities our instruments provide maximum information with maximum insight." MERLIN[TM] - analysis and high resolution in one The MERLIN FE-SEM overcomes the conflict between image resolution and analytical capability. The core of MERLIN is the enhanced GEMINI II column which, with its double condenser condenser Device for reducing a gas or vapour to a liquid. Condensers are used in power plants to condense exhaust steam from turbines and in refrigeration plants to condense refrigerant vapours, such as ammonia and Freons. system, achieves an image resolution of 0.8 nanometers. A sample current of up to 300 nanoamperes is available for analytical purposes such as energy and wavelength dispersive X-ray spectroscopy The Wavelength dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (WDXRF or WDS) is a method used to determine the energy spectrum of an X-ray radiation. It is mainly used in chemical analysis, in an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, or in an electron microprobe (Castaing probe). (EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. and WDS Wds Words WDS Wireless Distribution System (Joint Common Database) WDS Wide-area Data Services WDS Wireless Domain Services (Cisco Systems technology) WDS Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy ), diffraction analysis of backscattered electrons (EBSD EBSD Electron Backscatter Diffraction ) or the generation of cathodoluminescence Cathodoluminescence A luminescence resulting from the bombardment of a substance with an electron (cathode-ray) beam. The principal applications of cathodoluminescence are in television, computer, radar, and oscilloscope displays. . The system supports the user with a wide range of detailed solutions for tasks that could not be adequately performed in the past. The foundation for this achievement has been laid by the Carl Zeiss "Complete Detection System". This consists of the in-lens SE detector for surface imaging, the in-lens EsB detector for material contrast and the AsB detector for widely dispersed backscattered electrons. The latter contain specific information on the crystal orientation of the sample. The unique charge compensation system of MERLIN also allows the high-resolution imaging of non-conductive samples. Electrons, which accumulate on the surface of the sample, are swept away by a fine jet of nitrogen. In doing so, the complete detection system of MERLIN can be used. An additional feature of the system for charge compensation is a channel for pure oxygen enabling in-situ sample cleaning. Within the vacuum chamber frequently occurring carbon deposits are removed from the sample surface, thus producing a significantly crisper and contrasty con·trast·y adj. Having or producing sharp contrasts between light and dark areas in photography. Adj. 1. contrasty - having sharp differences between black and white image. Both options allow the user to concentrate on the imaging and analysis of the sample instead of investing time and money in sample preparation. MERLIN's new electronic system permits a flexible instrument configuration. Additional detectors can be retrofitted quickly, allowing the user to adapt the system to growing requirements. In addition, this flexibility makes the investment more future-proof and enables the user to benefit over the long term from ongoing detector development. "The new MERLIN, as well as the just recently introduced AURIGA CrossBeam workstation perfectly embody what our products stand for: Maximum Information - Maximum Insight", Stenkamp points out. "And - the market can expect much more in the coming weeks until M&M show and the European Microscopy Conference in Graz, Austria, end of August." About Carl Zeiss SMT Carl Zeiss SMT utilizes its globally leading know-how in light, electron and ion-optical technologies to offer its customers in industry and R&D a broad portfolio of products, services and application solutions. The market-leading systems and solutions from Carl Zeiss SMT are used in mutually strengthening fields of application in nanotechnology such as semiconductor technology, materials research and the life sciences. The global customer community is constantly growing. As the innovation leader for lithography optics, as well as optical and particle-beam based inspection, analysis and measuring systems, Carl Zeiss SMT opens up new avenues for its customers in industrial manufacturing environments, quality assurance and industrial and university R&D. Together with its subsidiaries in Germany, England, France, the USA, Israel and Singapore, the international group of companies has over 2,500 employees. In fiscal year 2007/08, the wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Carl Zeiss AG generated revenues of over EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 1,000 million. Further information: www.smt.zeiss.com Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5998547&lang=en |
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