A Nu approach to AFM probes
SENSE Probes
- AC-mode liquid imaging probes, key features:
- Silicon nitride probes for soft or biological samples.
- Equivalent to the Olympus BioLever AC40TS
- Ideal for high-resolution and high-speed imaging, and sensitive force spectroscopy.
- Key parameters:
- SENSE 100 – 100 kHz 0.1 N/m
| Parameter | Nominal | Range |
| Radius (nm) | 5 | < 10 |
| Exposed Height (µm) | 2.5 | 2 – 3 |
| Total Height (µm) | 7 | 6 – 8 |
| Set back (µm) | 3.5 | 3 – 4 |
| Shape | Tetrahedral | |
| Cone Angle (°) | 15 | 10 – 30 |
| Cantilever Material | Silicon Nitride | |
| Tip Material | Silicon (n-type, Sb) | |
| Frontside/Tip Coating : | None | |
| Backside/Reflective Coating : | 5nm Ti / 40nm Au | |
SCOUT Probes
- AC/non-contact probes, key features:
- Every probe inspected, guarantees tip sharpness & reliable imaging.
- Conical tips reduce imaging artifacts.
- Consistent mechanical properties in every pack.
- Key parameters:
- SCOUT 350 – 350 kHz 42 N/m
- SCOUT 150 – 150 kHz 18 N/m
- SCOUT 70 – 70 kHz 2 N/m
| Parameter | Nominal | Range |
| Radius (nm) | 5 | < 10 |
| Height (µm) | 12 | 10 – 13 |
| Set back (µm) | 7.5 | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Shape | Conical | |
| Cone Angle (°) | 25 | 15 – 40 |
| Material | Silicon (n-type, Sb) | |
| Resistivity (Ωcm) | 0.02 | 0.015 – 0.025 |
| Frontside/Tip Coating : | None | |
| Backside/Reflective Coating : | Available with Al, Au or no reflex coating | |
SPARK Probes
- Electrical probes, key features:
- Highly tapered profile reduces stray electrical signals.
- Unique coating preserves tip sharpness.
- Consistent mechanical properties in every pack.
- Key parameters:
- SPARK 350 – 350 kHz 42 N/m
- SPARK 150 – 150 kHz 18 N/m
- SPARK 70 – 70 kHz 2 N/m
| Parameter | Nominal | Range |
| Radius (nm) | 18 | < 30 |
| Height (µm) | 12 | 10 – 13 |
| Set back (µm) | 7.5 | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Shape | Conical | |
| Cone Angle (°) | 25 | 15 – 40 |
| Material | Silicon (n-type, Antimony) | |
| Resistivity (Ωcm) | 0.02 | 0.015 – 0.025 |
| Frontside/Tip Coating : | 5nm Ti / 40nm Pl | |
| Backside/Reflective Coating : | 5nm Ti / 40nm Pt | |
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