Mikromasch introduces a new line of AFM probes: OPUS AFM

New Mikromasch OPUS AFM - Optimized Positioning Upon Sample
Post publication date: 
Monday, February 8, 2016

The key feature of OPUS™ is AFM tip visibility: OPUS™ AFM tips are positioned exactly at the end of each cantilever at an angle of 90 degrees, which enables a precise tip positioning on the sample to be measured.

OPUS™ tips are available on all standard cantilever types for all commonly used AFM applications, including high speed scanning. OPUS™ AFM probes also offer all major coatings that are being used in AFM.

Other important features of OPUS™ AFM probes are:

  • Tip sharpness better than 7 nm
  • High Q-factor and smooth resonance curves
  • A highly competitive pricing

Evaluation samples will be provided free of charge to interested AFM users.

Documents and Files 

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PDF icon OPUS Catalogue7.66 MB
Special Tip Shape

The tip is located exactly at the end of the cantilever, which allows exact positioning of the tip apex over the region of interest on the sample surface.

Consistent Cantilever and Tip Properties

Our state-of-the-ar t manufacturing process ensures consistency in cantilever and tip proper ties. High quality factor, smooth resonance cur ves, good cantilever reflectivity and excellent tip sharpness are only a few of the many advantages you can count on with every single OPUS™ silicon micro cantilever.

High quality base silicon material

All OPUS™ silicon micro cantilevers are manufactured from highly n-doped monocrystalline silicon with resistivity in the range 0.01 - 0.025 Ohm.cm for static charge dissipation. The cantilever and chip sur face is a (100) plane and the cantilevers point in the <110> direction.

Industry standard holder chips

OPUS™ micro cantilever holder chips have industry standard dimensions (3.4 x 1.6 x 0.315 mm) and fit all AFM systems that use unmounted probes. All single cantilever models feature alignment grooves on the back side of the chip.

Partner 

Mikromasch