N8 ARGOS Specifications


Scan range	20 µm x 20 µm x 3 µm, 40 µm x 40 µm x 4 µm, 80 µm x 80 µm x 5 µm, hardware linearized scan, motion in X-Y-direction (optional in Z-direction)
Noise level	0.05 nm rms in vertical direction (Z)
Lateral accuracy	typically within 1%, closed loop scanning
Vertical resolution	< 0.06 nm
Scan speed	typ. 1 to 10 Hz
Detection principle	fiber optic interferometry, noise level < 0.01 nm rms
Tips	silicon tips, various types
Tip change	adjustment free
Digital input resolution	16 bit A/D
Digital output resolution	16 bit D/A
Output voltage	± 165 V, mit 2 µV rms
Input channels	max. 8 simultaneous
Exteral inputs	max. 3 high speed with 16 bit resolution
Image size	freely selectable, from 128 to 1024 pixels, even rectangular sizes
Processing	internal 32 bit DSP, typ. 50 MHz
Computer interface	USB (standard universal serial bus)
Operating system	MS-Windows 2000®, XP