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Application fields
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Organic Solar Cells
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Conducting Polymers
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Biological Samples
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Thin Films
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Nanocomposites
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2D Materials
Soft IC Mode
The 3rd AFM mode
Gentle Precision for Delicate Samples
Revolutionize your nanoscale imaging with CSInstruments' Soft Intermittent Contact Mode. Combining the benefits of contact and tapping modes, this innovative technique offers unparalleled resolution for soft, fragile, and loosely bound samples. Experience quantitative measurements without compromising sample integrity.
Key Features
Non-Destructive Measurements:
Ideal for fragile and soft conductive samples
Wide Measurement Range:
Resistance from 10² to 10¹² ohms
No Friction:
Prevents sample damage and tip wear
Constant Force:
Ensures quantitative electrical measurements
Intermittent Contact:
Optimizes electrical measurement while preserving tip and sample integrity
P3HT (Organic PV cell)
3 μm scan
VO² sample, 10µm, Topography and resistance signals
Oxide film grown on stainless steel Scan Size:1x1 micron
Doping test sample used by semiconductor industry to improve doping concentration process.
Sample: Polymer Battery Scan size: 80 microns
Sample: Sram 50 microns
Perovskite Solar cell (2µm scan)
Graphene oxide on Gold substrate
Quantitative Measurements
Ultrathin granular gold layer evaporated on a doped-Si substrate
Resistance signal,
5μm scan
Soft ResiScope provides quantitative measurements comparable to standard ResiScope in contact mode:
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Identical Results: Topography and resistance signals match between Soft ResiScope and contact mode ResiScope on standard electrical samples (e.g., SRAM)
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High Resolution: Maintains lateral resolution while ensuring quantitative measurements
Advantages Over Traditional Methods
Soft ResiScope vs. Oscillating/Contact Modes
Soft ResiScope vs. Oscillating/Contact Modes
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Sample Preservation: Prevents surface damage common in contact mode
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Equivalent Results: Produces data comparable to oscillating mode on fragile samples
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Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of materials, from polymers to biological samples