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. See below for the range of sputter coaters available and their best applications or see the full collection including parts and accessories.

Choose the best sputter target for your application

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 models.

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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 models.

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 models.

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 T PLUS.

Dry pumping options:

 

Features and Benefits
Q150R PLUS
Q150T PLUS
Q150V PLUS
Q300T T PLUS
Q300T D PLUS
New touch and swipe capacitive screen
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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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