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| Property | Nominal Value | Specified Range |
|---|---|---|
| Resonance Frequency [kHz] | 75 | 45 - 115 |
| Force Constant [N/m] | 2.8 | 0.5 - 9.5 |
| Length [µm] | 225 | 215 - 235 |
| Mean Width [µm] | 30 | 20 - 35 |
| Thickness [µm] | 3 | 2 - 4 |
| Order Code | AFM probes per pack | Data sheet |
|---|---|---|
| SSS-FMR-10 | 10 | of all probes |
| SSS-FMR-20 | 20 | of all probes |
| SSS-FMR-50 | 50 |
Due to their unique geometry the tips of the are more susceptible to tip damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD) than other Silicon-SPM-Probes.
Electric fields near the probe chip may lead to field evaporation which can blunt the tip apex of the probe tip. Therefore the NANOSENSORS™ are shipped in specially designed ESD-safe chip carriers.
NANOSENSORS™ recommends to their customers to take appropriate precautions to avoid tip damage due to electrostatic discharge when handling the probes. This can for example be done by using anti-electrostatic mats, wrist bands and tweezers.
NANOSENSORS™ SSS-FMR AFM probes are designed for force modulation mode.
For enhanced resolution of nanostructures and microroughness we offer our SuperSharpSilicon™ AFM tip with unrivalled sharpness.
The FM type is offered for force modulation microscopy. The force constant of this AFM probe spans the gap between contact and non-contact mode and is specially tailored for the force modulation mode. The SSS-FMR tip serves also as a basis for high resolution AFM tips with magnetic coating (SSS-MFMR). Furthermore non-contact or tapping mode operation is possible with the FM tip but with reduced operation stability.
The AFM probe offers unique features:The reflective coating is an approximately 30 nm thick aluminum coating on the detector side of the AFM cantilever which enhances the reflectivity of the laser beam by a factor of about 2.5. Furthermore it prevents light from interfering within the AFM cantilever. As the coating is nearly stress-free the bending of the AFM cantilever due to stress is less than 2 degrees.
This AFM probe features alignment grooves on the back side of the holder chip. These grooves fit to the NANOSENSORS Alignment Chip.
