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Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450

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Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450Inventory photo[1]

Vacuum

Cold finger for improved vacuum levels[2]

Optics

Immersion lens[2]

What is it?

The Thermo Fisher Scientific / FEI Nova NanoSEM 450 is a scanning electron microscope.

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

1-30 kV (500 volts possible); 50 volts possible using beam deceleration[2]
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Vacuum & pumping3

Cold finger for improved vacuum levels[2]
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Edwards nXDS10i scroll pump and turbomolecular pump[2]
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Low-vacuum helix detector[2]
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Wafer handling1

Quick Loader and accompanying sample sledges[2]
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Optics & imaging6

Immersion lens[2]
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NavCam (navigation camera) and infrared CCD camera[2]
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Detectors:[2]
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Everhart-Thornley detector[2]
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Through-lens detector[2]
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Retractable concentric backscatter detector[2]
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Control & software2

Manual User Interface (knob set) (no joystick)[2]
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xT microscope Control Software, running on Windows XP (including computer, mouse, keyboard, monitor, and table)[2]
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Configuration & options7

Plasma cleaner[2]
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Stage:[2]
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110 mm x 110 mm stage navigation[2]
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Tilt
-15 to 54 degrees[2]
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Eucentric position, working distance at 5 mm[2]
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Z-range
0-25 mm[2]
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Haskris water chiller[2]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Configuration1-30 kV (500 volts possible); 50 volts possible using beam deceleration[2]
  • ConfigurationCold finger for improved vacuum levels[2]
  • ConfigurationEdwards nXDS10i scroll pump and turbomolecular pump[2]
  • ConfigurationLow-vacuum helix detector[2]

Where are the manuals?

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450 are on record.

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

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450 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 Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450 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 Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450 are on record.

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

  • The process node or technology generation of the Scientific FEI Nova NanoSEM 450 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]Inventory photo
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026.

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