| Description | The Omega/Theta XRD is your reliable future-proof partner for determining crystal orientation in the changeable semiconductor landscape. Market-leading precision, blazing-fast measurement speed, and high-end build quality are combined with the power of automation – making sure your processes are The Omega/Theta XRD is your reliable future-proof partner for determining crystal orientation in the changeable semiconductor landscape. Market-leading precision, blazing-fast measurement speed, and high-end build quality are combined with the power of automation – making sure your processes are ready for anything. Offering unparalleled efficiency and precision for crystal orientation and alignment, the Omega/Theta XRD is ideally suited to both production and research applications.
Features and Benefits - Ultra-fast precision with proprietary scan technology
Our method requires only one measuring circle to gather all the necessary data to fully determine the orientation, which delivers high precision at a very low measuring time – in the range of a few seconds.
- Easy interfacing for advanced connectivity & automated measurements
All measurements on the Omega/Theta XRD are automated and are managed from within the user-friendly XRD software. The instrument can be easily integrated into existing processes in production environments using its various MES, SECS/GEM, and similar interfaces.
- Characterize a range of materials
Omega/Theta XRD can be used to characterize all single crystalline materials. Commonly used materials are:
-Si
-Ge
-SiC
-AIN
-GaN
-GaAs
-Quartz
-LiNbO3
-CdTe
-BBO
- Convenient, flexible sample handling
Our wide range of accessories enhances the productivity of the Omega/Theta XRD in a wide range of applications from seed boring to grinding, to slicing all the way to wafer geometry end control – keeping you flexible even if those needs change over time. Add-ons include:
-Automatic X-Y mapping stage to map crystal orientation or surface distortions on a user-defined grid
-Stacking stage to align ingots before sawing
-Rocking curve tool for quality measurement
-Additional sample rotation axis
-Photographic camera and image processing
-Laser scanner for sample shape measurement
-Sample adjustment equipment
-There are many more custom engineering solutions!
With customized sample-holders to meet any need from large ingots to tiny cylinders, the Omega/Theta XRD can accommodate a wide range of sample sizes – ensuring that it is equally at home in a production workflow as in research.
... Read More | Quick and precise crystal orientation measurement has never been so accessible – meet the SDCOM, your user-friendly compact XRD. The azimuthal scan method unlocks ultra-fast measurement, with results returned in under five seconds.
SDCOM delivers the highest level of precision of up to 0.01o, Quick and precise crystal orientation measurement has never been so accessible – meet the SDCOM, your user-friendly compact XRD. The azimuthal scan method unlocks ultra-fast measurement, with results returned in under five seconds.
SDCOM delivers the highest level of precision of up to 0.01o, and with a wide variety of sample holders and transfer fixtures including a marking option for lateral crystal direction, this easy-to-use compact is the ideal solution for many applications within wafer processing and research.
Features and Benefits - Ultra-fast and precise: azimuthal scan method
The azimuthal scan method requires only one measuring circle to gather all the necessary data to fully determine the orientation, which delivers high precision at a very low measuring time – in the range of a few seconds.
The sample is rotated 360o, with the X-ray source and detector positioned to achieve a certain number of reflections per turn. These reflections enable the orientation of the crystal lattice to be measured in relation to the rotation axis with high precision in a short period of time.
- Compact and versatile
SDCOM is lightweight and compact, making it easily movable and able to fit easily into your process – whether in research or industry. The XRD Suite software is both powerful and intuitive, making it convenient and easy to operate for a range of users.
Flexibility is key to the SDCOM, which is especially clear in the range of materials it can measure. The SDCOM can measure crystals starting from 1 mm in size, and examples of measurable materials include:
-Cubic, arbitrary unknown orientation: Si, Ge, GaAs, GaP, InP
-Cubic, special orientation: Ag, Au, Ni, Pt, GaSb, InAs, InSb, AlSb, ZnTe, CdTe, SiC3C, PbS, PbTe, SnTe, MgO, LiF, MgAl2O4, SrTiO3, LaTiO3
-Tetragonal: MgF2, TiO2, SrLaAlO4
-Hexagonal and trigonal: SiC 2H, 4H, 6H, 15R, GaN, ZnO, LiNbO3, SiO2 (quartz), Al2O3 (sapphire), GaPO4, La3Ga5SiO14
-Orthorhombic: Mg2SiO4, NdGaO3
There is also a variety of sample holders and transfer fixtures that can further expand the possibilities of your SDCOM’s applications, ensuring compatibility with your workflow. Manual and motorized wafer mapping stages are also available.
- User-friendly precision
SDCOM delivers excellent precision of up to 0.01o depending on the sample, and is able to measure crystals ranging from 1 mm and upwards in size. This precision is maintained at the highest speeds thanks to the azimuthal scan method, which provides full characterization of crystal orientation within a single measuring rotation. There is also an option to include a lateral crystal direction marking function.
Thanks to manual handling and intuitive software design, the SDCOM is easy to use and accessible for a range of user types – practical in both research and industry, where user experience levels may vary.
- Cost-effective
SDCOM’s X-ray tube is air-cooled, eliminating the need for water cooling. Thanks to the SDCOM’s efficiency and small footprint, its energy consumption is kept to a minimum – and so are your running costs.
... Read More | XRD-OEM is a game-changer for your production processes. Built to withstand the challenging conditions of grinding and sawing, this X-ray diffraction instrument offers seamless integration with any processing system thanks to its industry-standard interfacing. XRD-OEM provides independent XRD-OEM is a game-changer for your production processes. Built to withstand the challenging conditions of grinding and sawing, this X-ray diffraction instrument offers seamless integration with any processing system thanks to its industry-standard interfacing. XRD-OEM provides independent orientation measurement of ingots, boules, or panels, enabling measurements on both flat surfaces and circumferences – while optical notch detection ensures precise pre-alignment before sawing or grinding processes.
Features and Benefits
- Compact and connected
Designed to integrate effortlessly with any automation or processing system, XRD-OEM enables a streamlined, efficient, and continuous operation. Its compact form and standard industrial interfaces ensure that it fits easily into any manufacturing setup and works well with your existing instruments and systems.
- Tough enough for your process
Built for resilience, XRD-OEM can be deployed in whichever environment you need it, including in grinding and sawing processes. It stays reliable and precise, even under demanding production conditions.
- Fast and precise
XRD-OEM offers automated precision where it matters the most. Precise determination of crystal orientation supports your high standards of quality control while optimizing your processes for greater efficiency and overall quality.
XRD-OEM can determine crystal orientation on both flat surfaces and circumferences for extra versatility.
- Optical notch detection
Optical notch detection precisely identifies and characterizes flat and notch features on your samples – essential during the pre-alignment of large ingots before the sawing or grinding processes.
- Wide range of sample sizes
XRD-OEM can determine crystal orientation on both flat surfaces and circumferences for extra versatility.
... Read More | Empyrean XAS brings laboratory-based XANES and EXAFS measurements to the X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray scattering, and imaging techniques of the Empyrean platform.
By enabling multiple structural techniques on a single instrument, Empyrean connects long-range structure, nanoscale organization, Empyrean XAS brings laboratory-based XANES and EXAFS measurements to the X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray scattering, and imaging techniques of the Empyrean platform.
By enabling multiple structural techniques on a single instrument, Empyrean connects long-range structure, nanoscale organization, and local chemical environments within one consistent workflow.
Key highlights of the Empyrean XAS:
- Reveal oxidation state, local structure, and chemical state information beyond average crystallographic structure.
- Perform routine XANES and EXAFS measurements without competing for synchrotron beamtime.
- Combine XAS, XRD, scattering, PDF, and imaging on a single Empyrean platform.
- Generate synchrotron-comparable data with excellent agreement to reference synchrotron measurements.
... Read More | With the 3rd generation Empyrean, Malvern Panalytical has now redefined the concept of a multipurpose diffractometer: our newly designed MultiCore Optics enable the largest variety of measurements without any manual intervention. Empyrean has the unique ability to measure all sample types - from With the 3rd generation Empyrean, Malvern Panalytical has now redefined the concept of a multipurpose diffractometer: our newly designed MultiCore Optics enable the largest variety of measurements without any manual intervention. Empyrean has the unique ability to measure all sample types - from powders to thin films, from nanomaterials to solid objects - on a single instrument. The world of materials science is constantly changing and the life of a high performance diffractometer is much longer than the typical horizon of any research project. With Empyrean, you are ready for anything the future holds.
Empyrean is the only platform that does it all, delivering the best data quality on every sample types. It covers the largest set of X-ray diffraction, scattering and imaging applications in one single instrument. Moreover, Empyrean not only meets the high expectations of scientists and XRD experts today, but will continue to do so as research themes evolve Empyrean is ideal for teaching purposes, thanks to the large doors that open completely, allowing access to the system to several people; but at the same time is perfect to perform measurements in demanding R&D environments in several industries.
Features: - Highest data quality on every sample
- Multipurpose and future proof
- Hybrid PIXel technologies
- MultiCore Optics
- PreFIX
- Good laboratory practice
- Customized solutions for X-ray diffraction
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