Instruction manual

List of Figures
Rev. B MultiMode SPM Instruction Manual 17
Chapter 13 Magnetic Force (MFM) Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Figure 13.1a MFM LiftMode principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Figure 13.1b Basic Extender for NanoScope III, IIIa and Quadrex Extender for
NanoScope IIIa Controllers (required for MFM phase detection
and frequency modulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Figure 13.2a Cantilever Tune for phase detection and frequency modulation228
Figure 13.2b Shift in phase at fixed Drive frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Figure 13.2c Cantilever Tune for Amplitude Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Figure 13.2d Shift in amplitude at fixed drive frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Figure 13.2e Topographic (left) and magnetic force gradient image (right) of metal
evaporated tape at 100nm Lift scan height . . . . . . . . . .231
Figure 13.4a Microscope Select Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Figure 13.6a High-resolution magnetic force gradient image of metal evaporated
tape at 30nm Lift scan height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Figure 13.6b Tip heights and oscillation amplitudes in TappingMode and LiftMode
238
Chapter 14 Electric Force (EFM) Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Figure 14.1a Extender Electronics Modules required for frequency phase detection
MFM and EFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Figure 14.1b EFM LiftMode principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Figure 14.1c EFM probe tip holder, top and bottom view (left to right) . . .241
Figure 14.2a Comparison of attractive and repulsive forces to action of a taut
spring attached to the tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Figure 14.2b Diagram of Extender Electronics Modules in phase and frequency
measurement mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Figure 14.3a Diagram of MultiMode baseplate showing location and orientation of
jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Figure 14.3b Normal Jumper Configuration
(for systems without the Basic Extender Module).. . . .246
Figure 14.3c Jumper configuration for application of voltage to tip
(for systems without the Basic Extender Module).. . . .247
Figure 14.3d Jumper configuration for application of voltage to sample
(for systems without the Basic Extender Module).. . . .248
Figure 14.3e Jumper configuration for applying external voltage to tip
(for systems without the Basic Extender Module).. . . .249
Figure 14.3f Jumper configuration for applying external voltage to sample
(for systems without the Basic Extender Module).. . . .250
Figure 14.3g Normal Jumper Configuration
(for systems with Basic Extender Module installed). . .251
Figure 14.3h Jumper configuration for application of voltage to tip
(for systems with the Basic Extender Module). . . . . . .252
Figure 14.3i Jumper configuration for application of voltage to sample
(for systems with the Basic Extender Module). . . . . . .253
Figure 14.3j Jumper configuration for applying external voltage to tip
(for systems with the Basic Extender Module). . . . . . .254