Hitachi High-Tech Launches the AFM100 Pro High-Sensitivity Scanning Probe Microscope System with Improved Detection Sensitivity

To face these challenges, the AFM100 Pro developed by Hitachi High-Tech is equipped with a newly developed high-sensitivity optical head that uses photothermal excitation to achieve improved sensitivity when measuring physical properties and measurement at the atomic and molecular scales.
The main features of this product are as follows:

1. 1. High-sensitivity optical head improves sensitivity when measuring physical properties

The newly developed high-sensitivity optical head reduces the noise level for cantilever displacement detection and optimizes detection sensitivity.
In addition, the photothermal excitation function (IR-Drive), which excites the cantilever using light, enables a stable control of the cantilever oscillation amplitude in the sub-nm order. This enables high-resolution measurement when observing in liquids.

1. 2. Advanced correlation analysis with high-sensitivity measurement of physical properties and SEM observation at the same location

The high-sensitivity optical head with a significantly reduced noise level enables the detection of subtle differences in physical property, which could not be observed using conventional optical heads due to relatively higher noises. The optional AFM Marking function makes it easy to observe the same location as the SEM^*4, contributing significantly to identifying the factors behind the subtle differences in physical property information.

1. 3. Scalable and durable

The standard AFM100 model and the AFM100 Plus can both be upgraded to the AFM100 Pro. For example, you can start with the budget friendly AFM100, then upgrade to the AFM100 Pro later if you need a higher level of analysis. In addition, a self-checking function is included as standard, to ensure the reliability of the equipment for a long time.

Hitachi High-Tech will continue to provide innovative solutions like this product in a timely manner, while working on Observation, Measurement and Analysis to solve social issues together with our customers, as well as contributing to cutting-edge manufacturing.