The LEXT OLS4000®, the newest laser scanning confocal microscope from
Olympus, is the
next generation in non-contact optical measuring solutions. It advances scan
accuracy, accelerates scan speed, and puts the power and flexibility of dual
confocal technology into the hands of users, offering new capabilities in optical
non-contact measuring with full traceability.
The world’s first laser-based dual-confocal system optimized to operate
at 405 nanometers (nm), the system allows researchers, engineers and technicians
to accurately measure and image angles up to 85 degrees. It also quickly and
easily accommodates samples that have multiple reflectivity levels and offers
what may be the first-ever accuracy and repeatability guarantee provided by
an industrial confocal system manufacturer.
The system takes roughness analysis to the next level. A new custom roughness
analysis graphical user interface (GUI) provides a simple way to scan, stitch
and measure samples up to 100mm long, while new filtering and calibration advancements
allow the system to duplicate the results of stylus systems without contacting
and potentially damaging the sample surface.
For complex depth measurements that are both precise and repeatable, the LEXT
OLS4000 has a new Z-drive that offers movement steps of less than one nm, providing
exceptional accuracy and repeatability. Additionally, the instrument’s
new stage has an on-board vibration cancellation system, helping ensure that
neither navigation nor external vibration will compromise accuracy.
Whether measuring the laser mark depth on a bare wafer, analyzing the roughness
of a raw material, determining the thickness of protective coatings on metal
materials, or conducting surface analyses of automotive parts such as brake
pads and discs, this customizable system delivers fast results with exacting
accuracy.
For more information on the Olympus LEXT OLS4000, contact David Rideout at
Olympus America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610 USA;
phone (484) 896-5792 , email david.rideout@olympus.com, or visit www.olympusamerica.com/LEXT.
Posted August 3rd, 2009
