\n\tOxford Instruments Asylum Research, Santa Barbara, Calif., announces the new MFP-3D Infinity Atomic Force Microscope, which enables images such as the silicon nitride shown. The Infinity AFM has new nanomechanical measurement capabilities and improvements that make it simple to get started with tapping mode imaging. XY sensor noise is reduced by 70%, and Z sensor noise by more than 85%.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe instrument features a large 90\u00b5m stage and entirely new control electronics that are located close to the AFM for fast, low-noise performance. Flexible signal switching and programmable logic enable future expansion options. The new head and scanner offer greatly improved sensor noise (<35pm in Z and <150pm in X&Y) and higher bandwidth for improved force control and faster imaging. Top and bottom view optics provide a large field of view and diffraction-limited resolution for pinpointing features on your sample.<\/p>\n
\n\t“The MFP-3D Infinity has evolved extensively from the original MFP-3D that pioneered closed-loop scanning and low-noise AFM measurements,” says Dan Bocek, Project Manager. “The development team used their superior knowledge of AFM physics and technology to accomplish truly remarkable performance improvements. Overall system height noise is now only 20pm, a third of what it was on the original MFP-3D. The practical benefit is that our customers can now achieve higher resolution while still enjoying the unmatched versatility of the MFP-3D family. No other AFM beats this combination of performance and flexibility.”<\/p>\n
\n\tAccording to Jason Bemis, Manager, High-level Software, “We’ve also introduced new software features that showcase the potential of this new hardware and enhance the capability and greatly improve the ease of use of the new Infinity AFM. Our new Fast Force Curve Mapping mode enables the high speed capture and analysis of force-distance curves. We’ve also developed a new feature called GetStarted that does exactly what it says. It helps users get high quality tapping mode images from the very start.”<\/p>\n