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NewView 8000

Precision Optics Zygo NewView 8000 family

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The Zygo NewView 8000 is a non-contact benchtop surface profiler. The Zygo NewView 8000 uses 3D coherence scanning interferometry with SureScan technology. The Zygo NewView 8000 is offered with single optical zoom or an automated 3-position zoom turret.^[1]^[2]^[3]

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Power

100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz^[1]

Optics

Optical Profilers^[4]

What it is

The NewView 8000 is a non-contact 3D optical surface profiler from Zygo.^[3]^[2]^[1]

The NewView 8000 is used for quantitative surface characterization in optical metrology.^[3]^[2]

How it works

The NewView 8000 uses Zygo coherence scanning interferometry to measure surface topography without contact.^[3]

The NewView 8000 uses Mx software for instrument control, data analysis, interactive 3D and 2D visualization, and built-in SPC functions.^[3]^[2]^[1]

The NewView 8000 supports manual, motorized, and encoded stage options, and the system can be configured with single zoom or three-position zoom optics.^[2]^[1]

Applications

The NewView 8000 measures smooth, rough, flat, sloped, and stepped surfaces.^[3]

The NewView 8000 measures surface roughness, step heights, critical dimensions, topography, volumetric features, and texture.^[3]^[2]^[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz^[1]

Vacuum & pumping1

Compressed air requirement: 4.1 to 5.5 bar (60 to 80 psi), dry and filtered^[1]

Optics & imaging5

Product category: Optical Profilers^[4]
Profiling type: 3D optical surface profiler^[3]
Surface topography repeatability: 0.12 nm for all magnifications^[1]
Repeatability of RMS: 0.01 nm^[1]
Surface topography repeatability: 0.12 nm^[1]

Performance1

Vertical scan range: 150 µm with precision Piezo drive; 20 mm with extended scan^[1]

Control & software1

Software: Mx software^[1]

Dimensions & facilities4

Dimensions: 75 × 64 × 56 cm benchtop mainframe; 151 × 73 × 61 cm with stand^[1]
Weight: 91 kg benchtop configuration; 229 kg with stand configuration^[1]
Physical dimensions, benchtop mainframe: 75 x 64 x 56 cm^[1]
System weight, benchtop configuration: 91 kg^[1]

Configuration & options21

Manufacturer: Zygo^[4]
Model: NewView 8000^[4]
Related item: 176mm Riser kit, NewView 8000/9000^[4]
Measurement technique: 3D coherence scanning interferometry including SureScan technology^[1]
Form factor: benchtop surface profiler^[1]
Non-contact operation: non-contact^[3]
Stage options: manual, motorized, and encoded stage options^[1]
Sample stage XY travel: manual XY: 100 mm travel; motorized XY: 150 mm travel^[1]
Tilt range: ±4°^[1]
Maximum scan rate: 96 μm/sec (NewView 8300); 34 μm/sec (NewView 8200)^[1]
Field of view: from 16 × 16 mm to 40 × 40 μm^[1]
Open work area: open work area with clear lines of sight^[3]
Available configurations: single zoom NewView 8200 and triple zoom NewView 8300^[3]
Sample staging: fully manual X/Y and tilt stages to fully automated stages with 150 mm of travel and 4 degrees of tilt^[3]
Product type: Non-contact benchtop surface profiler^[2]
Measurement technique: 3D coherence scanning interferometry^[1]
Configurable models: NewView 8200 and NewView 8300^[3]
XY stage travel: Manual XY: 100 mm travel; Motorized XY: 150 mm travel^[1]
Maximum data scan speed: 34 µm/sec^[1]
Work volume, standard system: 89 x 150 x 150 mm^[2]
Work volume, optional riser kit system: 265 x 150 x 150 mm with optional 176 mm riser kit^[2]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
NewView 8200	—	—	Single zoom configuration with maximum scan rate stated as 34 μm/sec.	lambdaphoto.co.uk^[1]
NewView 8300	—	—	Triple zoom configuration with maximum scan rate stated as 96 μm/sec.	lambdaphoto.co.uk^[1]

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Input voltage100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz^[1]
Compressed air requirement4.1 to 5.5 bar (60 to 80 psi), dry and filtered^[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What measurement principle does the NewView 8000 use?

The NewView 8000 uses coherence scanning interferometry for non-contact surface measurement.^[3]

What kinds of surfaces can the NewView 8000 measure?

The NewView 8000 measures smooth, rough, flat, sloped, and stepped surfaces.^[3]

What surface attributes can the NewView 8000 quantify?

The NewView 8000 can characterize surface roughness, step heights, critical dimensions, and other topographical features.^[3]

Does the NewView 8000 require sample preparation?

The NewView 8000 performs nondestructive measurements and requires no sample preparation.^[3]

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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NewView 8000 are on record.
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