Type: NCHPt

Non-contact / Tapping™ mode - High resonance frequency - PtIr5 coating

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Cantilever Data Value Range*
Resonance Frequency 320 kHz 250 - 390 kHz
Force Constant 42 N/m 21 - 78 N/m
Length 125 µm 120 - 130 µm
Mean Width 30 µm 25 - 35 µm
Thickness 4 µm 3.5 - 4.5 µm

This AFM probe has alignment grooves on the back side of the support chip.

Pointprobe® AFM tip

Pointprobe® AFM tip

Product Description

NanoWorld® Pointprobe® NCH probes are designed for non-contact or tapping mode imaging. This AFM probe type combines high operation stability with outstanding sensitivity and fast scanning ability.

All SPM and AFM probes of the Pointprobe® series are made from monolithic silicon which is highly doped to dissipate static charge. They are chemically inert and offer a high mechanical Q-factor for high sensitivity. The AFM tip is shaped like a polygon based pyramid with a typical height of 10 - 15 µm.

The AFM tip radius of curvature is less than 25 nm.

For applications requiring lower resonance frequencies or an AFM cantilever length exceeding 125 µm we recommend our Pointprobe® type NCLPt.

Image A trapezoidal cross section of the AFM cantilever and therefore 30% wider (e.g. NCH) AFM cantilever detector side result in easier and faster laser adjustment. Additionally, because there is simply more space to place and reflect the laser beam, a higher SUM signal is reached.

Tip shape: Standard

Coating: Electrically Conductive

PtIr5 Coating

The PtIr5 coating consists of a 23 nm thick platinum iridium5 layer deposited on both sides of the AFM cantilever. The tip side coating enhances the conductivity of the AFM tip and allows electrical contacts. The detector side coating enhances the reflectance of the laser beam by a factor of 2 and prevents light from interfering within the AFM cantilever.

The coating process is optimized for stress compensation and wear resistance. Wear at the AFM tip can occur if operating in contact-, friction- or force modulation mode. As the coating is almost stress-free the bending of the AFM cantilever due to stress is less than 2 degrees.

Order Codes

Order Code Quantity Data Sheet
NCHPt-10 10 yes
NCHPt-20 20 yes
NCHPt-50 50 no
NCHPt-W 380 yes

NanoWorld® Platinum / Iridium5 (PtIr5) Coated AFM Tips Screencast

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