Cypher ES Environmental AFM

Cypher ES Environmental Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

The Asylum Research Cypher ES builds on the exceptional performance of the Cypher S and adds full environmental control features. The same high resolution, speed and stability are maintained while easily operating in controlled gas or liquid environments, at temperatures from 0-250°C, and in some of the harshest chemical environments. The Cypher ES is the ultimate AFM for the most demanding experimental requirements.

Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFMs
Fast scanning with results in seconds instead of minutes
Every step of operation is simpler for remarkable productivity
Small footprint in the lab, huge potential to grow in capability
Support that goes above and beyond your expectations
Enables gas and liquid perfusion through a sealed cell
Controls sample temperature over a wide 0–250°C range
Broadest compatibility with harsh chemicals

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Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFMs

Unmatched mechanical stability—noise floor half that of any other AFM
Exceptionally low drift—higher resolution and straight lattice lines
Low noise electronics—no artifacts from electronic noise sources

Fast scanning with results in seconds instead of minutes

Scans 10-100× faster than typical AFMs
Supports the fastest, smallest probes (3×9 µm spot size—optional)
Fast scanning that goes beyond topography—also nanomechanics, CAFM, PFM

Every step of operation is simpler for remarkable productivity

ModeMaster™ automatically configures software for selected mode
SpotOn™ makes the fully motorized laser and detector alignment one-click
GetReal™ automatically calibrates the cantilever spring constant and sensitivity
GetStarted™ automatically sets optimal parameters for tapping mode imaging
blueDrive™ makes tapping mode simpler, more stable, and more quantitative

Small footprint in the lab, huge potential to grow in capability

Full suite of nanomechanical characterization modes available for measuring viscoelastic properties (storage/elastic modulus and loss modulus)
Unmatched range of nanoelectrical and electromechanical characterization modes
Upgradeable to the Cypher VRS for video-rate imaging
Many standard operating modes and even more optional modes

Support that goes above and beyond your expectations

Includes a standard one-year comprehensive warranty
No-charge technical support and basic applications support for life
Affordable support agreements that offer extended warranties and advanced training
Easy upgrade path to the Cypher VRS

Enables gas and liquid perfusion through a sealed cell

Fully sealed sample cells maintain a controlled environment and eliminate the risk of leaks
Compatible with fast scanning and all environmental control accessories

Controls sample temperature over a wide 0–250°C range

Two options are available: Heating to 250°C or Heating and Cooling 0–120°C
Low-drift design lets you keep imaging while ramping the temperature
Quick and easy to setup and use, no external controllers, tubing, wires, etc.

Broadest compatibility with harsh chemicals

Sample cells are constructed so that only fused silica and the probe clip (PEEK or stainless steel) are in contact with liquid
Optional glovebox configuration allows use with oxygen or water sensitive materials

Included Operating Modes

Contact mode
DART PFM
Dual AC
Dual AC Resonance Tracking (DART)
Electrostatic Force Microscopy (EFM)
Force curves
Force Mapping Mode (force volume)
Force modulation
Frequency modulation
Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM)
Lateral Force Mode (LFM)
Loss tangent imaging
Magnetic Force Microscopy (MFM)
Nanolithography
Nanomanipulation
Phase imaging
Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM)
Switching spectroscopy PFM
Tapping mode (AC mode)
Tapping mode with digital Q control
Vector PFM

Optional Operating Modes

AM-FM Viscoelastic Mapping Mode
Contact Resonance Viscoelastic Mapping Mode
Conductive AFM (CAFM) with ORCA™ and Eclipse™ Mode
Current mapping with Fast Force Mapping
Electrochemical Strain Microscopy (ESM)
Fast Force Mapping Mode
High voltage PFM
Nanoscale Time Dependent Dielectric Breakdown (nanoTDDB)
Scanning Microwave Impedance Microscopy (sMIM)
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)

Note: Some optional modes on the Cypher ES require blueDrive photothermal excitation. sMIM requires the Cypher S scanner.

Nanomechanical and Thermal Properties

Tools for quantitative characterization of visoelastic properties, including elastic modulus, loss modulus, loss tangent, as well as for measurement of thermal properties

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Nanoelectrical and Electrochemical Properties

Tools for measuring electrical properties, including current, resistivity and permittivity, and more. Also includes PFM, STM, and EC-AFM techniques

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Temperature and Other Environmental Control

Accessories for controlling temperature, the gas environments (gas/vapor composition or humidity), and operating under ultra-low oxygen and/or water levels in a glovebox.

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Operating in Liquid Environments

Accessories for operation in controlled liquid environments, with or without perfusion. The blueDrive photothermal excitation option is also under this accessory family.

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Ergo AFM Software

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Support and Service Agreements

More than just an extended warranty, these packages provide peace of mind that your AFM is operating at peak performance and offer training opportunities for users.