The Cambridge Instrument Company located in Cambridge UK, was the first commercial manufacturer of Scanning Electron Microscopes.
Scanning Electron Microscopes
Cambridge SEM-1
General
Year
1953
Successor
Stereoscan MKI
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Sample Holder Type
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Deflection Type
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan MKI
General
Year
1965
Successor
Stereoscan MKII
Magnification Range
20x - 100Kx
Magnification Gauge Type
Needle & Range Switch
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
4.5 - 5kVA
System Weight
2064 kg
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
1 kV - 20 kV
Stability
30 ppm / 5 min
Cathode Heating Methode
DC
Alignment Methode
Mechanical XYZ
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
2
Current Stability
15 ppm / 5 min
Stigmator
None
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
None
Lens Type
Electromagnetic, Polepiece & Capsule
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Stage Drawer
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
25mm
Z Travel Range
15mm
Tilt Range
90°
Rotation Range
360°
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
0 - 20mm
Spherical Error
Current Stability
15 ppm / 5 min
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
<20 nm
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan MKII
General
Year
1966
Successor
Stereoscan S4
Magnification Range
20x - 100Kx
Magnification Gauge Type
Needle & Range Switch
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
4.5 - 5kVA
System Weight
1247 Kg (2064kg)
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
1 kV - 20 kV
Stability
30 ppm / 5 min
Cathode Heating Methode
DC
Alignment Methode
Mechanical XYZ
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
2
Current Stability
15 ppm / 5 min
Stigmator
None
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
None
Lens Type
Electromagnetic, Polepiece & Capsule
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Stage Drawer
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
25mm
Z Travel Range
15mm
Tilt Range
90°
Rotation Range
360°
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
0 - 20mm
Spherical Error
Current Stability
15 ppm / 5 min
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
<15 nm
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan S4
General
Year
1969
Successor
Stereoscan S4-10
Magnification Range
40x to 100Kx
Magnification Gauge Type
Needle type & Range Switch
Specemin Chamber Pressure
< 5 e-5 mBar
Power Consumption
4.5 kVA
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
0 - 30 KV
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
DC
Alignment Methode
Mechanical XYZ
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
2
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Electromagnetic, Polepiece & Capsule
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric & Eucentric (optional)
Specimen Loading
Stage Drawer
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
+-12.5 mm
Z Travel Range
35mm
Tilt Range
45°
Rotation Range
360°
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
0 - 20mm
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
<15 nm
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan S4-10
General
Year
1972 - 1974
Successor
Stereoscan S250 MK I
Magnification Range
40x to 100Kx
Magnification Gauge Type
Needle type & Range Switch
Specemin Chamber Pressure
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Power Consumption
4 kVA
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin / LaB6
Accelerating Voltage
0 - 30 KV
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
DC
Alignment Methode
Mechanical & Magnetic
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
2
Current Stability
Stigmator
none
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
none
Lens Type
Electromagnetic, Polpiece and Capsule
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric / Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Stage Drawer
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Stage Dependent 25mm
Z Travel Range
Stage Dependent 15mm
Tilt Range
Stage Dependent 90°
Rotation Range
360°
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 180
General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Stage Drawer
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 150
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General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Stage Drawer
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 600
General
Year
1976
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
20x to 50kx
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
2.6 kVA
System Weight
454 kg (base configuration)
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
1.5, 7.5, 15, 25 kV
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Palette Stage
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
13 mm
Z Travel Range
20 mm
Tilt Range
0-90°
Rotation Range
360°
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
<25 nm
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 90
General
Year
Successor
Stereoscan 120
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Swing out Door
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 100
General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Swing out Door
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 200
General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin / LaB6
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Swing out Door
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 250 Mk 1
General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Stage Drawer
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 250 MKII
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General
Year
Successor
Stereoscan Model 250 MKIII
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Swing out Door
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Micrometer Screw (Hand Operated)
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 50 MKIII
General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
20x - 300kx
Magnification Gauge Type
Digital
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
2 kVA
System Weight
628 Kg
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
500v - 40kV
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
DC
Alignment Methode
Electromagnetic
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
2
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Swingout Door
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Crank (Hand Operated) / Motor r
Objective Lens
Working Distance
100mm - 3.5mm
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
<5 nm (Tungsten) / <3.5 nm (LaB6)
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 120
General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin
Accelerating Voltage
0.3 kV - 30 kV
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Swing out Door
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Crank (Hand Operated) / Motor
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
<5 nm
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
Stereoscan 360
General
Year
Successor
[[]]
Magnification Range
Magnification Gauge Type
Specemin Chamber Pressure
Power Consumption
System Weight
Electrion Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode Gun
Cathode Type
Tungsten Hairpin / LaB6
Accelerating Voltage
200 v - 40 kV
Stability
Cathode Heating Methode
Alignment Methode
Condensor
Number of Condensor Lenses
Current Stability
Stigmator
Aperture
Condensor Alignment
Lens Type
Stage
Stage Type
Non Eucentric
Specimen Loading
Swing out Door
Sample Holder Type
3.2 mm Stub
X, Y Travel Range
Z Travel Range
Tilt Range
Rotation Range
Drive Mechanism
Crank (Hand Operated) / Motor
Objective Lens
Working Distance
Spherical Error
Current Stability
Stigmator
Octopol
Deflection Type
Double Deflection Electromagnetic
Point Resolution
3.5 nm (Tungsten) / 2.5 nm (LaB6)
Lens Type
Electromagnetic
General
Mag. Range
20x - 300Kx
Power Requirment
2 KVA
System Weight
628 Kg
Electron Source
Accelerator Type
Self Biased Triode
Acellerating Voltage
0.5 - 40 KV
Cathode
Tungsten Hairpin / LaB6
Column
Stigmator
Electromagnetic Octopol
Claimed Resolution
50Å
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