Type: SSS-NCL

SuperSharpSilicon™ - Non-contact / Tapping™ mode - Long AFM Cantilever

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Cantilever Data Value Range*
Resonance Frequency 190 kHz 160 - 210 kHz
Force Constant 48 N/m 31 - 71 N/m
Length 225 µm 220 - 230 µm
Mean Width 38 µm 33 - 43 µm
Thickness 7 µm 6.5 - 7.5 µm

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

SuperSharpSilicon™ Tip (SSS)

SuperSharpSilicon™ Tip (SSS)

Product Description

NanoWorld® Pointprobe® NCL probes are designed for non-contact or tapping mode imaging and offer an alternative to our high frequency non-contact type NCH. The NCL type is recommended if the feedback loop of the microscope does not accept high frequencies or if the detection system needs a minimum AFM cantilever length (> 125 µm). This AFM probe combines high operation stability with outstanding sensitivity. Compared to the high frequency non-contact type NCH the maximum scanning speed is slightly reduced.

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.

For enhanced resolution of nanostructures and microroughness we have developed an advanced tip manufacturing process leading to unrivalled sharpness of the SuperSharpSilicon™ tip.

This AFM probe offers unique features:

  • Typical AFM tip radius of curvature of 2 nm
  • Guaranteed AFM tip radius of curvature 5 nm (yield >80%)
  • Half cone angle < 10° at the last 200 nm of the AFM tip

For applications allowing higher resonance frequencies or a shorter AFM cantilever length we recommend our Pointprobe® type SSS-NCH.

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: Supersharp

Coating: none

Order Codes

Order Code Quantity Data Sheet
SSS-NCL-10 10 yes
SSS-NCL-20 20 yes
SSS-NCL-50 50 no

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