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Cressington Introduction
Evaporation with Carbon Rods versus Carbon Fibers

208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater

for TEM, Microprobe, FESEM and EBSD


208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater

The 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater from Cressington offers high quality carbon coating techniques for TEM, STEM, SEM, EDS/WDS, EBSD and microprobe applications. The compact, turbo pumped system requires only a standard power outlet and occupies minimal bench top space. The practical chamber size of 150mm diameter allows for rapid pump down and coating cycle times of around 10 minutes. The use of ultra purity carbon rods in a high vacuum chamber gives the high quality coating needed for critical TEM, EBSD, high resolution SEM and microprobe work.


Optional Accessories for the 208C:

Main Features of the 208C:

  • Voltage controlled rod source gives multiple evaporation capabilities
  • Feedback loop enables precise and consistent coating thickness
  • Choice of operation methods for optimized operation
  • Automatic evaporation control gives ease of use in busy environments
  • Low cost, high resolution thickness monitor ensures reproducible results
  • 67 ltr/sec turbo pump on a 150mm outer diameter chamber gives rapid pumpdown
  • Optional Dry Scroll Pump available
  • Reduces operating cost in several ways:
  1. No need for water cooling
  2. No need for warm up or cool down
  3. No need for LN2 (dry nitrogen gas optional)
  4. Short cycle time
  5. Space saving, compact bench top design


Carbon Evaporation Supply

The 208C uses a unique fully integrated electronic feedback-controlled power design for the rod fed Bradley type carbon evaporation source. Current and voltage are monitored by sensor wires in the evaporation head where the evaporation source is part of the feedback loop. This feature gives the conventional rod fed carbon source unusual stability and reproducibility. The carbon source uses two-step ultra pure carbon rods. The evaporation source can be operated in manual "pulse" or manual "continuous" modes. The pulsed mode, when used in conjunction with the optional MTM-10 high resolution thickness monitor, gives absolute control over the desired thickness of the carbon coating. The automatic mode lets the user set the voltage and time, which together with the two-step rods gives consistent coating combined with ease of operation.


MTM-10 Thickness Monitor

The 208C Carbon Coater can be fitted with an optional MTM-10 Thickness Measurement System. Resolution is better than 0.1nm for carbon. Careful use of the monitor and evaporation controller gives better reproducibility of coating thickness.


9660
MTM-10 Thickness Monitor


Rotary-Planetary-Tilting & Rotary-Tilting Stages

The modular design of this practical-size chamber accepts two optional stages, Rotary-Planetary-Tilting & Rotary-Tilting Stages, which can be readily implemented. With the addition of one of these stages, the telescopic pillar gives a simple, rapid adjustment from long to short working distances to change the deposition rate. For SEM, EDS/WDS and microprobe analysis applications, the Rotary-Planetary-Tilting stage with variable speed, adjustable tilt and 4 specimen holders ensures uniform coating on multiple samples. The Rotary-Tilting stage is specifically designed for TEM and analytical applications and holds a 25 x 75mm (1 x 3") glass slide. Both stages are mounted on a mounting collar and can be readily implemented in the chamber.


9660
Optional Rotary-Planetary-Tilting (RPT) Stage (#9524)
demonstrating variable speed settings and adjustable tilt.
Shown with MTM crystal monitor installed, also optional.  
Optional Rotary-Tilting (RT)
Stage (#9660)


NEW Larger Diameter Stationary Stage

The standard stage included with the 208C is 63mm diameter and height adjustable. An optional 83mm diameter stage is available to assist in accommodating multiple samples such as three 1 x 3" glass slides, or two slides with the addition of the MTM-10 Thickness Monitor. Slides will be over the edge slightly. This sample table also has spaces for 23 x 1/2" diameter pin mounts and comes including a M6 x 80mm threaded rod with two nuts.

Note that when coating a larger surface area, a longer working distance is needed to more evenly coat the sample. Working at longer distances decreases the deposition rate, which is beneficial when trying to achieve thinner coatings, but makes achieving thicker coatings more challenging.


9660
Larger 83mm Diameter Stationary Stage


Ordering Information

208C Carbon Coater
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
9620 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, 115V* each P.O.R.
Qty:
9620-220 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, 220V* each P.O.R.
Qty:
9624 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, Dry Pumping System, 115V, 50/60Hz each P.O.R.
Qty:
9624-220 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, Dry Pumping System, 220V, 50/60Hz each P.O.R.
Qty:

Accessories & Options for the 208C
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
Accessories
9611 Filter for Venting Inlet, complete with 1/4" hose each $14.25
Qty:
896 PELCO Bell Jar Kleen™, 14 oz. each 14.36
Qty:
Replacement Glass Cylinders and O-Rings
8025 O-Ring, 150mm, for Glass Cylinder for 208C, 208HRD, 208HR, 108 Auto/SE and 108C Auto/SE each 17.20
Qty:
8006 Glass Cylinder Tall (150mm D x 150mm H), for 208HRD, 208HR, 208C, 108 Auto/SE and 108C Auto/SE each 544.00
Qty:
8009 Glass Cylinder Short (150mm D x 65mm H), for 208HRD, 208HR, 208C, 108 Auto/SE and 108C Auto/SE each 413.50
Qty:
Stationary Stages
7021-100 Standard 63mm Diameter Stationary Stage, height adjustable, includes M6 x 80mm threaded rod with two nuts each 125.00
Qty:
7021-200 NEW Larger 83mm diameter Stationary Stage, height adjustable, includes M6 x 80mm threaded rod with two nuts each 145.00
Qty:
7021-A Replacement M6 x 80mm threaded rod for Stationary Stage, with two nuts each 10.00
Qty:
Rotary-Planetary-Tilting & Rotary-Tilting Stages
9524 Rotary-Planetary-Tilting (RPT) Stage (variable speed 9V battery powered) each P.O.R.
Qty:
9660 Rotary-Tilting (RT) Stage (variable speed 9V battery powered) each P.O.R.
Qty:
9631 9VDC Converter Kit for 108 RT #7050, RT #9660, and RPT #9524 Stages 100-240VAC 50/60Hz each 110.00
Qty:
MTM-10 Thickness Monitor
93004 MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System* 110VAC, 50/60Hz each 2475.00
Qty:
93004-220 MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System* 220VAC, 50/60Hz each 2475.00
Qty:
93005 MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System, for RPT or RT Stage* 110VAC, 50/60Hz each 2600.00
Qty:
93005-220 MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System, for RPT or RT Stage* 220VAC, 50/60Hz each 2600.00
Qty:
93008 Replacement Crystals for MTM-10/20 each 42.00
Qty:
93009 Replacement Crystals for MTM-10/20 each 93.30
Qty:
Carbon Fiber Source
9617-F-208 Carbon Fiber source for 108C Auto/SE or 208C each 895.00
Qty:
*The MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System includes: MTM Controller Box, BNC Cable, Oscillator, Vacuum feedthrough; Cables; Crystal Holder, Test Crystal; Instructions
*RPT: Rotary-Planetary-Tilting Stage


Specifications for the 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater
Rotary-Planetary-Tilting and Rotary-Tilting Stages
Spares and Consumables for 208 Series Coaters
MTM-10 Thickness Monitor System

Carbon Rod ShaperPELCO easiShaper™, Motorized Carbon Rod Shaper

* The High Vacuum Turbo Coater includes: Microprocessor based, feedback controlled power supply with vacuum safety interlock; Automatic and manual evaporation control; Digital timer/voltage setting display; Analog vacuum and Amps display; Fully integrated all-metal vacuum pumping system with 67 l/sec. turbo pump on ISO 63 flange and a 3 or 2.5 cu. m/hr. rotary pump, mounted on an anti-vibration table, stainless steel flexible vacuum hose and QF16 connection system; Glass chamber: 150mm dia. x 150mm H; Telescoping top plate support; Rapid source offset adjustment; Operation manual.

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.