Optical Microscope (OPT-MIC)

The optical microscope offers very high-quality imaging with the following specs:

    • Field of view: 0.8 x 0.6 mm
    • Working distance: 28 mm
    • Coaxial adjustable illumination
    • USB3 camera 1/3”
    • Manual focus over +/- 12.5 mm
    • Cables and power supply
    • Mount compatible with ASA frame
    • Upgraded AMICS software functionalities to ease tip to sample alignment process;
    • Image grabbing software included

OPT-MIC is not vacuum compatible so can only be used for ex-situ applications (e.g., Bio-indenter)

Integrated Microscope (IMI)

The Integrated Microscope is attached to the indentation head and allows easy tip to sample alignment when the system is not operating in a SEM:

    • Field of view: 1.6 x 1.2 mm
    • Working distance: 17 mm (motorized focusing)
    • Coaxial illumination
    • USB2 camera 1600×1200 pixels
    • Upgraded AMICS software functionalities to ease tip to sample alignment process;
    • Image grabbing software included
    • Tip-sample repositioning typically < 5 µm

IMI is not vacuum compatible so can only be used for ex-situ applications (e.g., Synchrotron Beamline, Bioindenter, Enclosure, etc)

NOTE: The IMI is a compact solution optimized for aiding tip-sample location. For high quality imaging, the OPT-MIC is recommended.