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Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM

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The Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM is a transmission electron microscope. The Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM is used for metrology and inspection. The Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM includes a Fischione M3000 HAADF detector, an Oxford X-Max 250 SDD, an EFTEM EELS module, an on-axis BF/DF detector, and an Orius SC 1000 camera.[1][2][3]

Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEMInventory photo[3]

Power

Compressor 115 V, 50/60 Hz[3]

Optics

On-axis BF/DF detector[3]

What it is

The Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM is a transmission electron microscope.[1][2]

How it works

General reference — not yet source-verified

A transmission electron microscope forms images by transmitting a high-energy electron beam through a very thin specimen and using the interactions that emerge from the specimen to build contrast and detail.

A transmission electron microscope is used with detectors, imaging cameras, and analytical attachments to observe fine structure and gather information from nanoscale features.

Where it fits in the process flow

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A transmission electron microscope is used in metrology and inspection to examine materials and structures after fabrication steps have produced the specimen or device region of interest.

A transmission electron microscope supports failure analysis, process verification, and structural characterization in workflows that depend on very high spatial resolution.

Applications

The Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM is used for metrology and inspection.[1]

The Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI Tecnai G 2 F 20 X-Twin TEM includes a Fischione M3000 HAADF detector, an Oxford X-Max 250 SDD, an EFTEM EELS module, an on-axis BF/DF detector, and an Orius SC 1000 camera.[3][1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Compressor 115 V, 50/60 Hz[3]
Accurate?
Power / electrical
Compressor 115 V, 50/60 Hz[1]
Accurate?

Optics & imaging17

On-axis BF/DF detector[3]
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CCD camera Embedding[3]
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Camera
Orius SC 1000, model 832[1]
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Spot drift
0.424 nm/min[1]
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Specimen drift
< 0.5 nm/min[3]
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Resolution TEM point
< 0.26 nm[3]
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Resolution TEM line
0.102 nm[1]
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Information limit
< 0.14 nm[3]
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Optics
On-axis BF/DF detector[1]
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Specimen drift
< 0.5 nm/min[1]
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Resolution TEM point
< 0.26 nm[1]
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Information limit
< 0.14 nm[1]
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Resolution HRSTEM
0.192 nm[3]
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Resolution EDX
126[3]
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Detector
On-axis BF/DF detector[1]
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Detector
Fischione M3000 HAADF[3]
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Detector
Oxford X-Max 250 SDD[3]
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Control & software1

Software version
4.2[1]
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Configuration & options15

Fischione M3000 HAADF[3]
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Oxford X-Max 250 SDD[3]
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19" Accessory cabinet 33U[3]
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External scan switch facility[3]
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EFTEM EELS module[3]
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20" LCD monitor[3]
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1600 XP UPS[3]
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R075 Chiller[3]
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Core Instrument:[3]
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FEG probe current
0.923 nA[1]
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Configuration / options
Fischione M3000 HAADF; Oxford X-Max 250 SDD; 19" Accessory cabinet 33U; External scan switch facility; EFTEM EELS module; 20" LCD monitor; 1600 XP UPS; R075 Chiller[1]
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Core instrument
Transmission electron microscope[1]
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GIF
0.8 eV[3]
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Application
Metrology & Inspection[1]
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Module
EFTEM EELS module[3]
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  • ConfigurationCompressor 115 V, 50/60 Hz[3]
  • Power / electricalCompressor 115 V, 50/60 Hz[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of specimens can be examined with this type of instrument?General reference — not yet source-verified

Only solid specimens that are stable under vacuum and thin enough for electron transmission can be examined. Bulk materials must be prepared by thinning, while powders or nanoparticles may be dispersed on a support grid.

How does a TEM differ from a scanning electron microscope?General reference — not yet source-verified

A TEM detects electrons that pass through the specimen, providing information about internal structure and higher resolution. A scanning electron microscope detects electrons from the specimen surface, so it reveals surface morphology but not internal features.

What sample preparation is required?General reference — not yet source-verified

The area of interest must be reduced to a thin region, often by mechanical polishing, ion milling, or focused ion beam sectioning. The prepared specimen is then placed on a grid and inserted into the instrument.

What measurements can be made for metrology purposes?General reference — not yet source-verified

Quantitative measurements include layer thickness, particle size, lattice spacing, and local elemental composition when the microscope is equipped with an analytical detector.

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  3. [3]Inventory photo
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