Abstract:
The extraction electrode has a pair of sub-assemblies that define a gap. Each sub-assembly has a suppression plate and ground plate secured together in spaced relation by pairs of insulating assemblies. A plate assembly extends perpendicularly from the ground plate. The gap between the subassemblies is set by tabs on a centering fixture extension.
Abstract:
Provided herein are approaches for securing electrostatic elements within a lens component. In one approach, a connector includes a flexible coupling secured at a first end to an electrostatic element of a plurality of electrostatic elements, the plurality of electrostatic elements extending between a set of sidewalls of the lens component. The connector further includes a stub protruding from a feedthrough component provided through the set of sidewalls, the stub secured to the flexible coupling at a second end of the flexible coupling.
Abstract:
An inductively coupled plasma charged particle source for focused ion beam systems includes a plasma reaction chamber with a removably attached source electrode. A fastening mechanism connects the source electrode with the plasma reaction chamber and allows for a heat-conductive, vacuum seal to form. With a removable source electrode, improved serviceability and reuse of the plasma source tube are now possible.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a charged particle beam system, comprising a noble gas field ion beam source, a charged particle beam column, and a housing defining a first vacuum region and a second vacuum region. A noble gas field ion beam source is arranged within the first vacuum region. A first mechanical vacuum pump is functionally attached to the first vacuum region, an ion getter pump is attached to the charged particle beam column, and a gas supply is attached to the first vacuum region configured to supply a noble gas to the noble gas field ion beam source.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, an X-ray tube includes a cathode including a filament, an anode target, and an envelope. The cathode includes a metal lead wire supporter which is exposed outside the envelope, which is configured a part of the envelope, and to which a lead wire as a power supplier to the filament is attached such that the lead wire passes both inside and outside of the envelope, and a metal filament supporter fixed on the lead wire supporter, being in contact with the lead wire supporter, and supporting the filament.
Abstract:
An X-ray generation device which can be efficiently used is provided. The X-ray generation device 1 has an electron gun 3, a target unit T, a tubular portion 5, a reflected electron detector 31, and a coil unit 9, and the target unit T includes a plurality of targets 23, and a plurality of mark portions 27 having a predetermined location relationship with the targets 23 and each having a surface area larger than a surface area of the target 23, when viewed from a normal direction to principal faces of the target unit T.
Abstract:
A chemical vapor deposition source that includes at least one plate to which first and second electrical connection posts are coupled. The chemical vapor deposition source also includes a filament having a first end and a second end. The first end of the filament is electrically connected to the first electrical connection post and the second end of the filament is electrically connected to the second electrical connection post. The chemical vapor deposition source further includes at least one filament holder electrically insulated from the at least one plate. The at least one filament holder holds a portion of the filament between the first end and the second end.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a collimator electrode, comprising an electrode body (81) that is provided with a central electrode aperture (82), wherein the electrode body defines an electrode height between two opposite main surfaces, and wherein the electrode body accommodates a cooling conduit (105) inside the electrode body for transferring a cooling liquid (102). The electrode body preferably has a disk shape or an oblate ring shape.The invention further relates to a collimator electrode stack for use in a charged particle beam generator, comprising a first collimator electrode and a second collimator electrode that are each provided with a cooling conduit (105) for transferring the cooling liquid (102), and a connecting conduit (110) for a liquid connection between the cooling conduits of the first and second collimator electrodes.
Abstract:
An inductively coupled plasma charged particle source for focused ion beam systems includes a plasma reaction chamber with a removably attached source electrode. A fastening mechanism connects the source electrode with the plasma reaction chamber and allows for a heat-conductive, vacuum seal to form. With a removable source electrode, improved serviceability and reuse of the plasma source tube are now possible.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a collimator electrode stack (70), comprising: at least three collimator electrodes (71-80) for collimating a charged particle beam along an optical axis (A), wherein each collimator electrode comprises an electrode body with an electrode aperture for allowing passage to the charged particle beam, wherein the electrode bodies are spaced along an axial direction (Z) which is substantially parallel with the optical axis, and wherein the electrode apertures are coaxially aligned along the optical axis; and a plurality of spacing structures (89) provided between each pair of adjacent collimator electrodes and made of an electrically insulating material, for positioning the collimator electrodes at predetermined distances along the axial direction. Each of the collimator electrodes (71-80) is electrically connected to a separate voltage output (151-160).The invention further relates to a method of operating a charged particle beam generator.