Quorum Sputter Coaters Guide

 

Quorum Technologies: Specialists in Sample Preparation for Electron Microscopy

Quorum Technologies manufactures market-leading scientific instruments used for Electron Microscopy (EM) sample preparation. They lead the way in sample preparation techniques for sputter coating and also cryo-SEM, critical point drying and glow discharge with a full range of high-quality instruments that offer unparalleled ease of use and reproducibility – time and time again.

Use the  Product Configurator from Quorum Technologies to assess what sputter coater would best suit your application.

Or see the Q series range of sputter coaters and their best applications below or the full collection of sputter coaters and parts and accessories.

Q150R PLUS

Recommended applications: 

  • Low and medium magnifications

  • SE Signal boost (1nm or less)

  • Table-top SEM coating

  • Elemental analysis

  • Copper metallisation of layers

A pump is required for the Q150R PLUS.

Recommended:

 

 

Q150T PLUS

Recommended applications: 

  • High-resolution magnification SEM

  • Protective platinum layers for FIB

  • R&D of corrosion-, friction-, and wear- protective layers

  • Protective layers on medical devices

  • Carbon coating of replicas

  • BSE imaging

  • EDX, WDS, EBSD analysis

A pump is required for the Q150T PLUS.

Recommended:

Dry pumping options:

Q150V PLUS

Recommended applications: 

  • R&D of corrosion-, friction-, and wear- protective layers

  • Protective layers on medical devices

  • Carbon coating of replicas

  • BSE imaging

  • EDX, WDS, EBSD analysis

  • Carbon coating of TEM grids

  • Ultra-high resolution magnification SEM

  • Nano-technology e.g. Zeolites, polymer nanobrushes

A pump is required for the Q150V PLUS.

Dry pumping options:

Q300T T PLUS

Recommended applications: 

  • Wafer inspection

  • Multiple sample prep for SEM

A pump is required for the Q300T T PLUS.

Dry pumping options:

Q300T D PLUS

Recommended applications: 

  • Materials applications - ideal for multi-layer coatings

A pump is required for the Q300T D PLUS.

Dry pumping options:

Choose the best sputter target for your application

Compare the Q Series Sputter Coaters 

Features and Benefits
Q150R PLUS
Q150T PLUS
Q150V PLUS
Q300T T PLUS
Q300T D PLUS
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USB port for upgrades and download of log files
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Multiple-user profiles can be set up on one machine
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New software sorts recipes per user according to recent use
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16GB of flash memory can store more than 1000 recipes ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Status indication through visual multi-colour LED
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Audio notification when process completed
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Create recipe sequences with simple copy, drag and drop operation
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Interchangeable stage options
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Interchangeable plug-in heads
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Capable of achieving vacuum 2 x 10-2mbar
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Capable of achieving vacuum 5 x 10-5mbar
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Capable of achieving vacuum 1 x 10-6mbar
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FTM control on carbon deposition as an option
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Three sputter heads for large area deposition of different materials
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Single head selection for small samples
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Multi-layer deposition of two materials
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Single system for sputter and carbon coating

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Easy selection for frequently used recipes

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Easy configuration of head and stage options for different samples

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Easy to see multi-colour status indicator light from a distance

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 Ultra-fine grain size coating capability

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 Ultra-fine carbon coating for high-resolution applications using carbon rods

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 High purity depositions

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 Large area of depositions - up to 200mm diameter

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