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nGauge AFM User Manual 2.0
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3.4.2.
Scan Operation Environment
The nGauge AFM is designed to operate in ambient environment (normal room temperature
and pressure).
3.4.3.
Scan Size
The nGauge AFM can scan areas of up to 20 µm x 20 µm in X and Y, up to 60 µm in X and
vertical distances up to 10 µm in Z (peak-to-valley) with <1 nm RMS noise in the vertical
direction.
3.4.4.
Sample Types
Any solid sample can be imaged, including both conductive and non-conductive, but the
nGauge AFM cannot operate in liquid and cannot image liquid samples.
Some samples that are prone to surface charging, such as highly electrically resistive polymers,
may require a way to mitigate surface charging.
The maximum sample size for the normal sample platform is 100 mm × 50 mm × 16 mm
L×W×H.
The maximum sample weight is 1 kg.
