Cypher S AFM Microscope

Cypher S Atomic Force Microscope (AFM microscope)

The Asylum Research Cypher S is the base model of the Cypher AFM microscope family. The Cypher S was the first commercially available fast-scanning AFM, and the Cypher family AFMs remain the only full-featured fast-scanning AFMs that are compatible with a complete range of modes and accessories. Cypher AFMs have also earned a reputation for easily achieving higher resolution than other AFMs. The Cypher S is a great AFM for both materials science and life science research for ambient measurements in both air and liquids. The Cypher S is fully upgradable later for environmental control options or even video-rate scanning.

Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFM microscopes
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

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Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFM microscopes

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 ES for environmental control accessories and to 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 ES or Cypher VRS

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)

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

Ergo is the all-new Asylum AFM software, which complements our Igor Pro-based software. Ergo makes it simpler and faster to acquire high-quality AFM images.

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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.