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Cypher ES Polymer Edition AFM

The Cypher ES Polymer Edition is a special configuration of the Cypher ES AFM tailored to excel in polymer science research. It shares the same extraordinary performance and versatility as the Cypher ES, but comes standard with blueDrive photothermal excitation, three powerful techniques from our NanoMechPro toolbox for nanomechanical characterization, and the high-temperature polymer heater.

  • 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
  • Includes temperature control of the sample from ambient to 250°C

  • Broadest compatibility with harsh chemicals


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Cypher ES Datasheet

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

Includes sample temperature control from ambient to 250°C

  • Optional Heater-Cooler extends the sample temperature range to 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

Included in the Polymer Edition Package

AM-FM Viscoelastic Mapping Mode
Contact Resonance Viscoelastic Mapping Mode
Fast Force Mapping Mode

Optional Operating Modes

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

Note: sMIM requires the Cypher S scanner.

The Polymer Edition is a specially configured and priced version of the Cypher ES that includes:


AM-FM Viscoelastic Mapping Mode

  • The fastest nanomechanical mapping mode (>20 Hz line rates)
  • Quantitatively maps both storage modulus and loss tangent
  • Operates over a wide modulus range (~50 kPa - 300 GPa)


Fast Force Mapping Mode

  • Captures high-speed force curves for storage modulus mapping
  • Captures every curve, including both deflection and Z sensor
  • Supports many indentation models, including Hertz, DMT, Sneddon, and JKR


Contact Resonance Viscoelastic Mapping Mode

  • Quantitatively maps both storage modulus and loss modulus
  • Best suited for higher modulus materials (1 GPa - 300 GPa)


blueDrive Photothermal Excitation

  • Makes all tapping mode techniques simpler to operate
  • Makes imaging more stable, even when changing temperature
  • Makes nanomechanical imaging modes more quantitative


High Temperature Sample Heater

  • Heats samples at up to 250°C in controlled gas environments
  • No-hassle operation without extra controllers, cables, and tubing

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