Bruker
Dimension Icon
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAtomic force microscopes are used for nanoscale imaging and measurement of surface topography, mechanical properties, and electrical characteristics. The Dimension Icon is positioned as a large-sample AFM platform.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAtomic force microscopes scan a sharp probe tip across a sample surface. The mechanical interaction between the tip and the surface generates a three-dimensional map of the sample topography. The instrument can be operated in contact mode, tapping mode, or non-contact mode depending on the application.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedApplications of atomic force microscopy include measuring surface roughness, critical dimensions, adhesion, modulus, conductivity, and surface potential at the nanoscale. The technique is widely used in materials science, semiconductor device characterization, polymer research, and life sciences.
What do the numbers mean?
Optics & imaging1
Control & software2
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options7
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Icon IR-ready | — | — | Ready for infrared spectroscopy integration | bruker.com[4] |
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the XYZ scan range of the Dimension Icon?
The typical XYZ scan range is 90 µm x 90 µm x 10 µm. The maximum imaging area is 100 µm x 100 µm.[1][2]
What is the Z-axis noise floor of the Dimension Icon?
The Z-axis noise floor is in the sub-angstrom range, with XY noise at the angstrom level.[3]
What imaging modes are supported?
Supported modes include Tapping Mode, PeakForce QNM, PeakForce TUNA, Scanning Capacitance Microscopy (SCM), Electrochemical AFM, and Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM), among others.[1]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Dimension Icon are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Dimension Icon are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Dimension Icon are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Dimension Icon is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Dimension Icon are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]mmrc.caltech.edu — mmrc.caltech.edummrc.caltech.edu
- [2]chem.purdue.edu — chem.purdue.educhem.purdue.edu
- [3]bruker.com — bruker.combruker.com
- [4]bruker.com — bruker.combruker.com
- [5]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
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