NANOSENSORS™

PPP-NCL

Point Probe® Plus Non-Contact /Tapping Mode - Long Cantilever

The new PointProbe® Plus (PPP) combines the well-known features of the proven PointProbe® series such as high application versatility and compatibility with most commercial SPMs with a further reduced and more reproducible tip radius as well as a more defined tip shape. The typical tip radius of less than 7 nm and the minimized variation in tip shape provide more reproducible images and enhanced resolution.

NANOSENSORSPPP-NCL AFM probes are designed for non-contact mode or tapping mode AFM (also known as: attractive or dynamic mode). The NCL type is offered as an alternative to NANOSENSORS™ high frequency non contact type (NCH). PPP-NCL is recommended if the feedback loop of the microscope does not accept high frequencies (400 kHz) or if the detection system needs a minimum cantilever length > 125 µm. Compared to the high frequency non-contact type NCH the maximum scanning speed is slightly reduced. This probe type combines high operation stability with outstanding sensitivity and fast scanning ability.
The probe offers unique features:
- guaranteed tip radius of curvature < 10 nm
- highly doped to dissipate static charge
- chemically inert
- high mechanical Q-factor for high sensitivity
- alignment grooves on backside of silicon holder chip
- precise alignment of the cantilever position (within +/- 2 µm) in conjunction with the usage
  of the alignment chip
- compatible with PointProbe® Plus XY-Alignment Series
PPP-NCL Front View  PPP-NCL Closeup Front View
Cantilever data:
Technical Data Nominal Value Specified Range
Thickness /µm 7 6.0 - 8.0
Mean Width /µm 38 30 - 45
Length /µm 225 215 - 235
Force Constant /(N/m) 48 21 - 98
Resonance Frequency /kHz 190 146 - 236
Order codes and shipping units:
Order Code Quantity Data Sheet Coating
PPP-NCL-10 10 of all probes without
PPP-NCL-20 20 of all probes without
PPP-NCL-50 50 without without
PPP-NCL-W > 380 of up to 32 probes without
For further information please contact your local distributor or NANOSENSORS™ directly.
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