VolumeScope 2 SEM

SEM with serial block-face imaging for life sciences; Isotropic 3D resolution with MED; Optimized for biological samples

• Status: Active
• Country: USA
• Electron gun type : Schottky FEG
• Standard detectors : T1, T2, ETD, VS-DBS, IR-CCD, STEM 3+
• Optional detectors : STEM 3+, additional detectors available
• Cryo : Optional
• STEM : Optional
• STEM parameters: STEM 3+ detector (segmented)
• Electron optics : High-resolution Schottky FEG, dual electrostatic & magnetic lens, automated apertures
• Resolution : 0.8 nm at 30 kV; 0.7 nm at 15 kV; 1.0 nm at 1 kV
• Optical column : NiCol Electron Column
• Electron beam resolution : 0.8 nm at 30 kV; 0.7 nm at 15 kV; 1.0 nm at 1 kV
• Beam current : 1 pA – 400 nA (routine); 50 pA – 3.2 nA (SBF-SEM)
• Accelerating voltage : 200 V – 30 kV (routine); 500 V – 6 kV (SBF-SEM)
• Image parameters : 25 ns – 25 ms/pixel (routine); 50 ns – 1 ms (SBF); up to 6144×4096 px
• Chamber : 340 mm width; 12 ports; 10 mm WD
• Camera details : IR-CCD
• Stage parameters : XY: 110×110 mm; Z: 65 mm; Tilt: -15°/+90°; Weight: 500 g (2 kg at 0°)
• Holder Types : Multi-purpose holder; 18 stubs; STEM holders; wafer/custom
• Sample size: 122 mm with full rotation
• Cooling system : System chiller
• Vacuum system : Oil-free; 220 l/s TMP; LoVac: up to 50 Pa; HiVac: <6.3×10⁻⁶ mbar
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 100–240 V; <3.0 kVA
• Environmental requirements : 20°C ±3°C; RH <80%; floor/acoustic site survey needed
• Vibration, Magnetic, Noise tolerance : Floor/acoustic survey required
• Dimensions and Weight: Console: 980 kg