Cressington Coaters Overview
108 Auto Sputter Coater
ideal for routine sample preparation for scanning electron microscopy
The 108 Auto Sputter Coater with 120mm Ø Chamber
The 108 Auto Sputter Coater is ideally suited for high quality coating of non-conducting samples for standard SEM imaging.
The added functionality of the automatic features enable fine grain coating on a range of samples with a choice of target
materials. The automatic purge and leak functions together with the optional MTM-20 High Resolution Thickness Controller
offer consistent thickness for optimized conductive coating results. Cool, fine-grain sputtering is achieved with a very
efficient low voltage DC magnetron head. The quick change target method allows a range of metals to be used.
Main Features
- The 108 Auto Sputter Coater offers the choice of fully automated or manual operation. The specifications also
include automatic vent (with a choice of vent gas) and argon purge control.
- In automatic mode, the coater can be controlled in two ways. The digital timer can be used to give repeatable
coatings or the MTM-20 High Resolution Thickness Controller (optional) can be used to terminate the sputtering process
at the desired thickness. Alternatively, the MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor (optional) may also be used for
manual termination.
- The digital sputter current control is fully independent of the argon gas pressure in the sputtering chamber to
achieve consistent sputtering rates and optimum specimen coverage.
- The efficient DC magnetron operates on a low voltage for "ultra-cool" sputtering to avoid effects on sample surface.
- Separate electronic valves for leak, purge and vent, coupled with a precise needle valve, ensures quick and easy operation.
- Quick target change allows for a range of materials used: Au, Au/Pd, Pt, Pt/Pd (Au fitted as standard).
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Specifications for the 108 Auto Sputter Coater
Ordering Information
| Prod #
| Description
| Unit
| Price
| Order / Quote
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| 7003
| 108 Auto Sputter Coater V2, 115VAC*
| each
| P.O.R.
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| 7003-220
| 108 Auto Sputter Coater V2, 220VAC*
| each
| P.O.R.
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| *The 108 Auto Sputter Coater includes: 91110 Gold Target, (57mm dia. x 0.1mm); 7021 Specimen Mount Stage for 12 pin mounts; Operating Instructions
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How do the 108 Auto and the 108 Auto/SE compare? |
108 Auto/SE |
108 Auto |
1. Increased chamber diameter
Chamber size has been increased to permit coating of larger samples. Standard Chamber 150mm diameter x 165mm |
150mm Ø |
120mm Ø |
2. Target shutter
Target shutter has been added to condition special targets prior to coating |
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3. Variable chamber geometry (option)
Adjustable chamber height is used to improve coating uniformity and vary the deposition rate from 0.0001 to 1.0nm/sec |
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4. Sample stage movements (option)
Separate rotary, planetary and tilting sample movements to optimize coating distribution and coverage. |
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5. Superior sputter head design
Stronger magnetic field for improved deposition rate. |
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| Ted Pella, Inc has been an authorized distributor, including exclusive in the Americas, for the complete range of Cressington vacuum coating systems for over 25 years. Cressington Scientific Instruments Ltd, based in Watford, UK develops, designs and manufactures vacuum coating systems for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation and thin film research applications. Core competencies of Cressington are vacuum technology, DC magnetron sputtering technology, electron beam evaporation technology for EM, cryo technology for EM and thermal evaporation. The Cressington products range comprises 108 series sputter coaters for standard SEM sample coating, the 108 series carbon coaters for standard EDX coating, the 208HR for field emission SEM (FESEM) sample coating, and the 208C high vacuum turbo carbon coater for TEM/EBSD/microprobe carbon coating. Cressington takes pride in building products which have excellent quality, are compact bench-top systems and are easy to use. |