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Shape/morphology observation, analysis

Thermal Decomposition Spectroscopy

Thermal Decomposition Spectroscopy
Manufacturer name (model)ESCO (WA1000)
UseTemperature rise desorption gas analysis on silicon or glass substrates
pplication exampleAmount of H2O adsorbed on SiO2 and desorption temperature analysis, Amount of H+ adsorbed on Si and desorption temperature analysis
Sample size1 × 1 cm
OthersNo organic materials accepted, no organically contaminated samples accepted
RemarksContamination control is required. Consult with the person in charge of equipment management (Shuji Tanaka Laboratory) before use.

TG/DTA

TG/DTA
Manufacturer name (model)SII (TG/DTA7300)
Sample sizeMaximum sample volume 200mg or the amount that can be contained in the container
OthersMeasuring temperature range: RT to 1500℃, TG measuring range: ±400 mg, TG sensitivity: 0.2 μg, DTA measuring range: ±1000 μV, DTA sensitivity: 0.06 μV
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SEM

SEM
Manufacturer name (model)SEM: Hitachi High-Tech (SU-70), EDX: Oxford (AZtec Energy X-Max)
ApplicationObservation of fine structure of sample
Sample sizeMaximum ⌀6 inch
Application exampleObservation of fine shape on the order of nm, element analysis by EDX
Main specificationsElectron gun: ZrO/W Shotkey emission type electron gun, acceleration voltage: 0.5–30 kV
Remarks

IR inspection camera

IR inspection camera
Manufacturer name (model))Moritex (IRise)
UseInternal inspection of sample
Sample sizeMaximum ⌀8 inch
Application exampleEvaluation of joint interface of joint sample
Evaluation of joint interface of joint sampleMonitor magnification: 33–1760 times
OtherThe entire wafer can be evaluated collectively by combining images.
Remarks

ESCA

ESCA
Manufacturer name (model)ULVAC PHI (ESCA1600)
UseElement analysis of sample surface
Sample sizeMaximum ⌀2 inch
Application exampleSample surface composition analysis, chemical bond state evaluation
Main specificationsX-ray source: Mg, Al (not monochrome)
OthersDepth direction analysis possible by Ar etching, Auger electron spectroscopy Measurement
Remarks

Surface profilometer

Surface profilometer
Manufacturer name (model)Kosaka Laboratory (ET200)
ApplicationSample surface shape measurement (line analysis)
Sample size⌀160 mm × Thickness 48 mm
Application exampleSi after etching Wafer shape measurement
Main specificationsHeight resolution: 0.1 nm, Lateral resolution: 0.1 μm
Remarks

Ellipsometer(UVISEL)

Ellipsometer(UVISEL)
Manufacturer name (model)HORIBA JOBIN YVON (UVISEL-LT)
UseFilm thickness analysis, optical constants (n, k) analysis, in-plane distribution measurement
Sample sizeMaximum ⌀8 inch
Application exampleMeasuring the film thickness and refractive index of the
Main specificationsWavelength: 260–2100 nm, [Light source] Xe lamp (75 W)
OtherSupports wavelengths from ultraviolet to near infrared. Automatic in-plane distribution measurement with an electric stage.
Remarks

Ultraviolet spectroscopic ellipsometer(M-2000D-Tm)

Ultraviolet spectroscopic ellipsometer(M-2000D-Tm)
Manufacturer name (model)J.A. Woollam (M-2000D)
UseMeasurement of thin film thickness and optical constant
Sample sizeMaximum □5 inch
Application exampleMeasurement of film thickness of
Main specificationsMeasurement wavelength range: 193–1000 nm
Remarks

FT-IR

FT-IR
Manufacturer name (model)Japan Spectroscopy (main unit: FT / IR-6300, microscopic part: IRT-7000)
ApplicationInfrared spectroscopic measurement of sample
Sample size⌀4 inch (depending on the measurement method)
Application exampleFilm quality analysis of thin film
Main specificationsTransmission, reflection, ATR, RAS, measurement in vacuum state, microscopic measurement possible
Remarks

UV/Vis/IR spectrometer

UV/Vis/IR spectrometer
Manufacturer name (model)Jasco (V-570)
UseMeasurement of sample absorbance
Sample sizeMaximum ⌀2 inch
Application exampleMeasurement of absorbance of thin film
Main SpecificationsMeasurement wavelength range: 190–2500 nm, target sample: solid, liquid, measurement method: transmission measurement, reflection measurement
Remarks

XRD#1(D8 ADVANCE)

XRD#1(D8 ADVANCE)
Manufacturer name (model)Bruker (D8 ADVANCE)
ApplicationSample crystal structure evaluation, θ/2θ measurement, Rocking curve measurement, pole diagram measurement, residual stress measurement, etc.
Sample sizeMaximum ⌀2 inch
Main specificationsTwo-dimensional X-ray diffraction pattern can be acquired by a two-dimensional detector.
Remarks

Olympus SPM

Olympus SPM
Manufacturer name (model)Olympus (NV-2000)
ApplicationAcquisition of surface shape image and conductive image of minute area
Sample size⌀20 mm or less is recommended
Application exampleObservation of the metal film surface.
OthersData is retrieved using an MO drive, and files are also in a special format.
Remarks

SPM (Shimazu, 9500J2)

SPM (Shimazu, 9500J2)
Manufacturer name (model)Shimadzu Corporation (SPM9500-J2)
Use (features)Acquisition of surface shape images and conductive images of minute regions
Sample sizeWithin ⌀15 mm
Application exampleObservation of the metal film surface.
OthersThe operation is unstable because the control board is out of order and cannot be repaired.
Remarks

UHV-STM & AFM

UHV-STM & AFM
Manufacturer name (model)JEOL (JSTM-4500XT)
ApplicationSurface shape measurement
Sample sizeAbout 2 × 5mm
Application exampleMeasurement with atomic resolution (STM)
OthersThe operation of the device requires considerable knowledge and training.
Remarks

XRD#2(D8 ADVANCE)

XRD#2(D8 ADVANCE)
Manufacturer name (model)Bruker (D8 ADVANCE)
PurposeEvaluation of sample crystal structure, θ/2θ measurement
Maximum Rated Output3kW (Maximum tube voltage, tube current: 60kV – 60mA)

Scanning acoustic microscope (KSI)

Scanning acoustic microscope (KSI)
Manufacturer name (model)KSI(V-8A)
ApplicationBonding interface observation
Main specificationssoak in water
Sample sizeWithin 12inch square
Others
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Contact angle meter(Kyowa)

Contact angle meter(Kyowa)
Manufacturer name (model)Kyowa(MCA-3/J)
ApplicationContact angle measurement
Main specificationsHigh-speed camera
Frame rate: 60fps
Sample sizeWithin 20mm square
Others
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3D Laser Scanning Microscope(VK-X3000/X3050)

3D Laser Scanning Microscope(VK-X3000/X3050)
Manufacturer name (model)Keyence – VK-X3000
Application3D surface observation
Sample size4inch
Others3D observation, thin film thickness, roughness measurement
Remarks

AFM(Nano Wizard NSK)

AFM(Nano Wizard NSK)
Manufacturer name (model)JPK instrument(Nano Wizard NSK)
ApplicationSurface observation
Main specificationsContact mode, intermittent mode, phase correction
Sample size4inch
OthersConductive needle available
Remarks

Contact angle meter(DMe201)

Contact angle meter(DMe201)
Manufacturer name (model)Kyowa – DMe201
ApplicationContact angle measurement
Sample size4inch
OthersSurface tension
Remarks

Microscope(KH-7700)

Microscope(KH-7700)
Manufacturer name (model)HiROX KH-7700
ApplicationSurface observation
Sample size4inch
Others
Remarks

Table top SEM(JCM-500)

Table top SEM(JCM-500)
Manufacturer name (model)JEOL Neoscope-N JCM-500
ApplicationSurface observation
Sample size4inch
Others
Remarks

Gas Chromatograph#1(GC-14B)

Gas Chromatograph#1(GC-14B)
Manufacturer name (model)SHIMADZU(GC-14B)
Others
Remarks

Gas Chromatograph#2(GC-2014AF)

Gas Chromatograph#2(GC-2014AF)
Manufacturer name (model)SHIMADZU(GC-2014AF)
Others
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