Sputter Coaters

Ion Sputter Coaters

Sputter Coaters: Unlocking High-Resolution Electron Microscopy Imaging

Why Sputter Coating is Critical for Non-Conductive Samples: The Electron Charging Challenge

Non-conductive samples present a significant imaging challenge in electron microscopy. When bombarded with electron beams, these samples can accumulate electrical charge, which:

  • Distorts image quality
  • Reduces resolution
  • Creates imaging artifacts
  • Limits usable magnification levels

Sputter Coating: The Definitive Solution

A nano-thin conductive metal coating resolves these challenges by:

  • Preventing electron charge buildup
  • Enabling higher magnification imaging
  • Improving signal-to-noise ratio
  • Enhancing overall image sharpness

Low Vacuum vs. Sample Coating: Understanding the Limitations Low Vacuum Mode: A Partial Solution

While low vacuum mode allows imaging of non-conductive samples, it cannot match the performance of coating:

  • Reduced image resolution
  • Limited magnification capabilities
  • Lower signal quality
    Increased image noise

When to Use Sputter Coating
Recommended for samples requiring:

  • Ultra-high resolution imaging
  • Precise surface detail examination
  • Critical microscopic analysis
  • Advanced analytical techniques like EDS

Introducing the MCM-100 

Key Features and Benefits

  • Self-Contained Design: Integrated vacuum pump
  • Space-Efficient: Minimal installation requirements
  • User-Friendly: Programmable coating parameters
  • Automated Process: Simple one-button operation
  • Coating Process Workflow
  • Press Start Automatic Vacuum Initialization
  • Plasma Coating Activation
  • Sample Venting
  • Sample Types Ideal for Sputter Coating:
    Biological specimens
    Polymers and composites
    Geological samples
    Ceramic materials
    Semiconductor surfaces
  • Common Conductive Coating Materials
    Gold
    Platinum

Elevating Microscopy Performance
Sputter coating remains the gold standard for non-conductive sample preparation, providing unmatched imaging quality and analytical capabilities.

Specifications

DESCRIPTIONSMCM-100
TARGET MATERIALSAu, Pt
TARGET SIZEΦ50mm
CHAMBER SIZEΦ120mm x 65mm
MAX SAMPLE SIZEΦ50mm
TARGET TO SAMPLE DISTANCE35mm
DIMENSIONS (mm)180(W) x 310(D) x 310(H)
WEIGHT15kg