Compare AFMs
Designed for
Scanning at precise locations
Scanning at arbitrary locations
Scanning at arbitrary locations
Recommended applications
Topography
Roughness
Thickness
Particle size and distribution
Phase imaging
Critical dimension
Topography
Roughness
Particle size and distribution
Phase imaging
Scanning and actuation
Self-sensing, laser-alignment free
Self-actuating, on-chip scanning in Z
Electrothermal, on-chip scanning in XY
Self-sensing, laser-alignment free
Self-actuating, on-chip scanning in Z
Electrothermal, on-chip scanning in XY
Scan types
Topography, phase
Topography, phase
Approach
One-click, automated and motorized
One-click, automated and motorized
Vertical scan range (Z range)
20 µm
10 µm
Max scan size (XY)
20 µm
20 µm
Min scan size (XY)
300 nm
300 nm
Z resolution (noise floor)
<0.5 nm rms
<0.5 nm rms
Scan speed
80 seconds for 256 pixel x 256 pixel scans (up to 20 µm scans)
80 seconds for 256 pixel x 256 pixel scans (up to 20 µm scans)
Resolution
Up to 1024 x 1024 pixels
Up to 1024 x 1024 pixels
Samples
Sample platform: 125 mm x 100 mm
Max sample height: 20 mm
Max sample weight: 250 g
Sample condition: dry
Sample platform: 70 mm x 50 mm
Max sample height: 14 mm
Max sample weight: 250 g
Sample condition: dry
Optical microscope
Integrated
Objective: 10x, 0.25 NA
Field of view: 1.4 mm x 0.8 mm
1920 x 1080 FHD video output
Integrated LED sample illumination with software-controlled brightness
External accessory (optional) with manual set-up
Objective: 10x, 0.25 NA
Field of view: 1 mm x 0.75 mm
2560 x 1920 QHD video output
LED sample illumination (manual)
XY Stage
Motorized
12 mm x 12 mm motorized travel, software-controlled
Manual (optional accessory)
12 mm (X) and 10 mm (Y) travel
Dimensions and Weight
23.2 cm x 22.0 cm x 24.6 cm
4 kg
9 cm x 7 cm x 7.5 cm (LWH)
500 g
Software and I/O
USB Communication
Windows 10, 11
USB Communication
Data output
Raw: tab-separated values (tsv)
Processed: png
AFM analysis software (Gwyddion): gsf
Raw: tab-separated values (tsv)
Processed: png
AFM analysis software (Gwyddion): gsf
Power
Class II (two prong) power supply
Input: 100-240 VAC ~ 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 3A
Class II (two prong) power supply
Input: 100-240 VAC ~ 50-60 Hz
Output: 7.5 VDC, 1.5A
What's in the box
Redux AFM system with integrated optical microscope, motorized XYZ stage and environmental cover
2x USB-C to USB-A cables
Power supply
Ground cable (banana plug to alligator clip)
AFM chips
Tweezers
Spare thumb nut
nGauge AFM system
Mini-USB-B to USB-A cable
Power supply
AFM chips
Tweezers
Spare thumb nut
Required accessories
Vibration isolation table
Acoustic enclosure
Optional accessories
Calibration gratings
Laptop (pre-loaded with operating and analysis software)
Manual XY stage
Optical microscope
Vibration isolation table
Acoustic enclosure
Calibration gratings
Laptop (pre-loaded with operating and analysis software)