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Dimension Fastscan

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Dimension Fastscan — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Dimension FastscanInventory photo[1]

Vacuum

210mm vacuum chuck for samples[1]

Performance

2um repeatability, unidirectional[1]

Optics

Microscope optics:[1]

What is it?

The Bruker / Veeco Dimension Fastscan is an atomic force microscope with stated scan, noise, stage, optics, software, and AFM mode specifications.

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

X-Y position noise (closed -loop)
=0.20nm RMS typical imaging BW (up to 2.5kHz in adaptive)[1]
Accurate?

Vacuum & pumping2

210mm vacuum chuck for samples[1]
Accurate?
300mm vacuum chuck[1]
Accurate?

Wafer handling1

150mm x 180mm inspectable area with rotating chuck[1]
Accurate?

Optics & imaging2

Microscope optics:[1]
Accurate?
5MP digital camera[1]
Accurate?

Performance2

2um repeatability, unidirectional[1]
Accurate?
3um repeatability, bidirectional[1]
Accurate?

Configuration & options12

X-Y scan range
35um x 35um typical / 30um minimum[1]
Accurate?
Z range
>/= 3um[1]
Accurate?
Vertical Noise floor
<40pm RMS, sensor in appropriate environment (up to 625Hz)[1]
Accurate?
X-Y tip-velocity max (1% tracking error)
>2mm/sec[1]
Accurate?
Z tip-velocity max
12mm/sec[1]
Accurate?
Z sensor noise level
30pm RMS typical imaging BW (up to 625Hz)[1]
Accurate?
X-Y flatness (30um range)
=3nm[1]
Accurate?
Integral nonlinearily (X-Y-Z)
<0.50%[1]
Accurate?
Sample size/holder:[1]
Accurate?
=210mm in diameter, =15mm thick[1]
Accurate?
magnet holder[1]
Accurate?
Motorized position stage
X & Y axis:[1]
Accurate?
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What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • X-Y position noise (closed -loop)=0.20nm RMS typical imaging BW (up to 2.5kHz in adaptive)[1]
  • Configuration210mm vacuum chuck for samples[1]
  • Configuration300mm vacuum chuck[1]

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Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Dimension Fastscan are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Dimension Fastscan are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Dimension Fastscan are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Dimension Fastscan are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the Dimension Fastscan is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]Bruker Icon/Fastscan atomic force microscope [BRUKER-AFM] | Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility | Uniuwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026.

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