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Axio versus CrossBeam 550

Zeiss Axio and Zeiss CrossBeam 550, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from its cited encyclopedia entry.

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Attribute
AxioZeiss
OEMZeissZeiss
CategoryMetrology & InspectionMetrology & Inspection
Wafer size
Process node
Introduced
Production run
Lifecycle
Lifecycle milestones
Control systemWindows
Generation
FamilyZeiss AxioZeiss CrossBeam 550
Specifications
Configurationwith Axiocam MRC camera[1]
ColumnGEMINI II electron optical column[2]
Stage5-axes motorized stage (X, Y, Z (M), Tilt and Rotation)[2]
AirlockSemi-automatic airlock[2]
Vibration compensationActive suspensions to compensate for vibrations[2]
Control softwareZeiss SmartSEM software[2]
Control interfaceControlled via a dual joystick and a dedicated control panel; PC with two monitors[2]
DetectorInLens SE detector[2]
Available software for offline analysis and metrologyProSEM software, MountainsMap 8.2 (coupled to 3DSM Metrology), SmartStitch[2]
Reserved useExclusively reserved for imaging dedicated to control of processes done in CMi by regular CMi users[2]
Sample holdersCarousel 9x10mm, multi-pin holder, Wafer Section, 4 Inch Wafer, 6 Inch Wafer, 6 Inch Mask[2]

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Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]inventory listing
  2. [2]epfl.chepfl.ch