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Scientific FEI Versa 3 D Dual Beam FIB
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA dual-beam focused ion beam tool combines an ion-beam column with electron-beam imaging in one chamber. Dual-beam systems are used for site-specific material removal, cross-section preparation, circuit edit work, and inspection tasks that need both milling and high-magnification imaging.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedFocused ion beam systems direct a concentrated ion beam onto selected locations on a sample surface. Dual-beam systems pair that ion-beam interaction with electron-beam observation so an operator can image, mill, and analyze the same region within one platform.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedDual-beam FIB tools generally operate in failure analysis, process development, and laboratory-style inspection flows rather than in the main sequence of wafer patterning and deposition. Dual-beam FIB tools are typically used after fabrication steps when engineers need localized access to buried structures or need to inspect internal features without preparing a broad-area destructive section.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedDual-beam FIB systems are used for cross-sectioning semiconductor structures, exposing subsurface features, preparing specimens for downstream microscopy, and modifying small regions of devices for engineering analysis. Dual-beam FIB systems are also used in materials research and defect review when precise, localized removal and imaging are required.
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Configuration & options9
- with Octane Elite Plus EDAX system[2]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa 3 D Dual Beam FIB | — | 2013 | One source describes the machine as a standard unit. Another source describes a version supplied with an Octane Elite Plus EDAX system. | Equipment inventory listing[2] |
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Frequently asked questions
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The process node or technology generation of the Scientific FEI Versa 3 D Dual Beam FIB is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Inventory photo
Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
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