ResiScope II

AFM Electrical characterization

The ResiScope II is a unique system able to measure AFM resistance over 10 decades with a high sensitivity and resolution. It can be combined with several dynamic modes as MFM/EFM (AC/MAC mode) or KFM single‐pass (AC/MAC III) providing several sample characterization on the same scan area.

The measurement is made by applying a DC bias between the sample and a conductive AFM probe (tip at virtual ground). The tip is scanning in contact mode using the laser deflection for the AFM feedback . As an independent measurement, the ResiScope II measures the sample resistance through the High Performance Amplifier (HPA).

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ResiScope (Conductive) AFM measurement on VO2 under temperature control from 25 to 50°C
The World’s Greatest Performance for AFM Electrical Characterization

A dual measurement system:

  • Resistance measurement
  • Current measurement (& IV spectroscopy)
  • Compatible with Oscillating mode (Tapping / AC mode )
  • Compatible with EFM/MFM or Single-pass KFM
  • Resistance 102 ohms to 1012 ohms (10 decades dynamic)
  • Output information : R, Log R, Current & I/V Spectroscopy

Principle:
During the measurement, the DSP chooses in real time the best gain to optimize the measurement made by the amplifier module (HPA). This operating condition allows a very high sensitivity on all the range of resistivity at a regular scan speed (AFM) . Contrary to other techniques, the current between the probe and the sample is strongly reduced. This has the result of limiting the local effect of oxidation or electrochemistry and protecting the conductive probe from high current damage.

ResiScope is a smart real-time control of the appropriate ranges to obtain the best measurement (sensitivity and range). It limits the current through tip and sample is limited to prevent any damage. It is more than a simple linear or Log amplifier used for a basic current measurement

 

ResiScope Mode, resistance over 10 decades

ResiscopeTM mode is a mode of contact AFM. A conductive tip saves changes in current and resistance on a wide range with an external amplifier. Curves of current / voltage can be conducted at various locations on the sample. Resistance and conductivity over to 10 decades.

  •  Resistance & Current mapping
  •  High sensitivity over the full range
  •  Compatible with
    • Oscillating mode / AC mode
    • EFM / MFM or single pass KFM
  •  Out put information
    • R, Log R, Current, I/V spectroscopy
Intuitive software
  • Easy to use
  • Automatic mode selection
  • Configurable outputs
  • Selectable output scale : R | Log R | Current
Retrocompatibility

The CSinstruments Resiscope can replace old controllers, for example to drive old Agilent 5100 and 5500 AFMs, thanks to high voltage outputs.

Technical Features

Resistance range

10² Ω to 10^12 Ω

Current range (ResiScope mode)

50 fA to 1 mA

AFM compatibility

CSInstruments : Nano-Observer

UHV : please contact us

Compatible AFM mode

Contact / Tapping / AC mode EFM / MFM / KFM single-pass

Operating Environment

Windows® XP. 7, 8, 10, SP3 Framework DotNet 3.5 SP1

One USB port available

Power Supply

AC 100‐240V 47‐63Hz, 1A - The appliance must be properly grounded.

Weight (net)

2kg