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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The Sirion is a field emission gun (FEG) scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with an immersion | The Sirion is a field emission gun (FEG) scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with an immersion lens for imaging sub-10 nm features (so-called "ultra high resolution mode," UHR) and an energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) detector for compositional analysis. While it is the KNI's oldest SEM, it is also a very steady instrument, offering a lower-cost alternative to similar high-resolution imaging that is available on the newer [[Nova_600 NanoLab: SEM, Ga-FIB, GIS & Omniprobe | Nova 600]] & [[Nova_200 NanoLab: SEM, EDS & WDS | Nova 200 NanoLab]] platforms. The smaller Sirion chamber also allows for fast pump and vent times, which makes this SEM very useful for quick inspection. See a full list of training and educational resources for this instrument below. | ||
===== SEM Applications ===== | ===== SEM Applications ===== | ||
* Ultra-High-Resolution Imaging (Immersion Mode aka UHR Mode) | * Ultra-High-Resolution Imaging (Immersion Mode aka UHR Mode) | ||
* High-Resolution Imaging (Field-Free Mode aka Normal Mode) | * High-Resolution Imaging (Field-Free Mode aka Normal Mode) | ||
* EDX Mode Imaging (reduces background signal on EDS spectra) | |||
* Secondary Electron (SE) & Backscattered Electron (BSE) Imaging | * Secondary Electron (SE) & Backscattered Electron (BSE) Imaging | ||
* Everhart-Thornley Detector (ETD) & Through-the-Lens Detector (TLD) | * Everhart-Thornley Detector (ETD) & Through-the-Lens Detector (TLD) | ||
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===== Manufacturer Manuals ===== | ===== Manufacturer Manuals ===== | ||
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/BROKEN Sirion SEM Operation Manual] | * [https://caltech.box.com/s/BROKEN Sirion SEM Operation Manual (BROKEN)] | ||
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/36j0n01ig7f757kvkiebvqjqj0el2yvp EDAX Genesis EDS Operation Manual] | |||
===== Simulation Software ===== | ===== Simulation Software ===== | ||
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===== SEM Specifications ===== | ===== SEM Specifications ===== | ||
* 0. | * Voltage Range: 0.2 to 30.0 kV | ||
* Apertures: | * Current Range: Spot 1 to Spot 7 (approximately 30 pA to 20 nA) | ||
* | * Apertures: 30 μm, 40 μm, 50 μm, 100 μm | ||
* Eucentric Height: 5 mm working distance (WD) | |||
* Stage Range: +/- 25 mm X & Y travel, 50 mm Z travel, 0-45° tilt, 360° rotation | |||
* ETD Grid Bias Range: -150 to 300 V | |||
* | * TLD Bias Range: -100 to 200 V | ||
* | * Ultimate Vacuum: 3e-6 mbar | ||
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Description
The Sirion is a field emission gun (FEG) scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with an immersion lens for imaging sub-10 nm features (so-called "ultra high resolution mode," UHR) and an energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) detector for compositional analysis. While it is the KNI's oldest SEM, it is also a very steady instrument, offering a lower-cost alternative to similar high-resolution imaging that is available on the newer Nova 600 & Nova 200 NanoLab platforms. The smaller Sirion chamber also allows for fast pump and vent times, which makes this SEM very useful for quick inspection. See a full list of training and educational resources for this instrument below.
SEM Applications
- Ultra-High-Resolution Imaging (Immersion Mode aka UHR Mode)
- High-Resolution Imaging (Field-Free Mode aka Normal Mode)
- EDX Mode Imaging (reduces background signal on EDS spectra)
- Secondary Electron (SE) & Backscattered Electron (BSE) Imaging
- Everhart-Thornley Detector (ETD) & Through-the-Lens Detector (TLD)
EDS Applications
- Spectrum acquisition for quantitative compositional analysis
- Linescan acquisition for 1D spatial compositional analysis
- Map acquisition for 2D spatial compositional analysis
Resources
SOPs & Troubleshooting
- SEM SOPs (Short Version | Long Version)
- EDS SOPs (Short Version | Long Version)
- Troubleshooting Guide
Video Tutorials
- Getting Started | Basic SEM Alignment
- Astigmatism Correction (Details | On Right-Angle Features | Stigmator Alignment)
- Eucentric Height: What it means, When to use it & How to get there
- Adjusting TLD Voltage to Capture SE vs. BSE Signal
Graphical Handouts
Presentations
- Scanning Electron Microscopy: Principles, Techniques & Applications (includes slides on EDS)
Manufacturer Manuals
Simulation Software
- CASINO Electron Beam Simulation Software – simulate e-beam/specimen interactions (very useful for EDS)
Order Your Own Stubs
- Stubs used for mounting specimens are considered a personal, consumable item in the KNI. There are some old stubs at each SEM, yet you should buy your own so that you can keep them clean and available to you. There are many stub geometries and configurations, some of which will be right for you to purchase and keep with your other cleanroom items.
- Buy stubs with copper clips (recommended for most devices, especially those with non-conductive substrates)
- Buy stubs without copper clips (OK for devices with conductive substrates)
Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications
SEM Specifications
- Voltage Range: 0.2 to 30.0 kV
- Current Range: Spot 1 to Spot 7 (approximately 30 pA to 20 nA)
- Apertures: 30 μm, 40 μm, 50 μm, 100 μm
- Eucentric Height: 5 mm working distance (WD)
- Stage Range: +/- 25 mm X & Y travel, 50 mm Z travel, 0-45° tilt, 360° rotation
- ETD Grid Bias Range: -150 to 300 V
- TLD Bias Range: -100 to 200 V
- Ultimate Vacuum: 3e-6 mbar