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Gemini560

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The Zeiss Gemini560 is a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). The Zeiss Gemini560 achieves a resolution of 0.5 nm at 15 kV and 0.8 nm at 1 kV. The Zeiss Gemini560 supports secondary electron and backscatter electron imaging and can be equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD).[1]

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Vacuum

PP3000T[3]

Optics

0.5 nm[3]

What it is

The Zeiss Gemini560 is a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). The Zeiss Gemini560 is categorized as Metrology & Inspection equipment. The Zeiss Gemini560 uses a field emission electron source.[4]

How it works

The Zeiss Gemini560 achieves a resolution of 0.5 nm at 15 kV and 0.8 nm at 1 kV. The Zeiss Gemini560 supports secondary electron and backscatter electron imaging and can be equipped with an IR-CCD camera. The Zeiss Gemini560 can be fitted with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental analysis and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) for crystallographic analysis. The EDS system available on the Zeiss Gemini560 is an Oxford Ultim Extreme with a detection range from lithium to californium. The EDS energy resolution of the Zeiss Gemini560 is ≤100 eV at Mn Kα, and the EDS spatial resolution is 10 nm.[4]

Where it fits in the process flow

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In semiconductor fabrication, metrology and inspection tools of this class are used after process steps to verify pattern fidelity, measure critical dimensions, and inspect for defects. The tool is typically operated in a cleanroom environment and supports process development and failure analysis.

Applications

The Zeiss Gemini560 can perform elemental analysis with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and crystallographic analysis with electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). The Zeiss Gemini560 is used in materials science and nanotechnology research.[4][1]

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping1

Cryo preparation system
PP3000T[3]2 sources
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Optics & imaging6

Resolution at 15 kV
0.5 nm[3]2 sources
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Resolution at 1 kV
0.8 nm[3]2 sources
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Detector types
Secondary electron (SE), backscatter electron (BSE), IR-CCD camera[3]2 sources
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EDS energy resolution
≤100 eV (at Mn Kα)[3]2 sources
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EDS spatial resolution
10 nm[3]2 sources
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Optional detectors
EDAX EDS and EBSD[1]2 sources
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Configuration & options4

equipment type
SEM[2]2 sources
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Electron source
Field emission[1]2 sources
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EDS system
Oxford Ultim Extreme[3]
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EDS detection range
Li to Cf[3]2 sources
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What does it need to run?

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  • Cryo preparation systemPP3000T[3]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of microscope is the Zeiss Gemini560?

The Zeiss Gemini560 is a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM).[1]

What analytical techniques can be performed with the Gemini560?

The Gemini560 can be equipped with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental analysis and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) for crystallographic analysis.[1]

What is the category of the Gemini560?

The Gemini560 is categorized as Metrology & Inspection equipment.[4]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Gemini560 are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Gemini560 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Gemini560 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Gemini560 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the Gemini560 is not on record.

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  1. [1]linkedin.com — linkedin.comlinkedin.com
  2. [2]snsf.stanford.edu — snsf.stanford.edusnsf.stanford.edu
  3. [3]acaes.zju.edu.cnacaes.zju.edu.cn
  4. [4]Gemini560 — Zeiss | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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