High-Performance Atomic Force Microscopy with Co-Localized µ-Raman Capability

Bruker Dimension Icon AFM

Product Overview

The Dimension Icon-Raman system combines the world’s leading large-sample Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) with high-end confocal Raman spectroscopy. This co-localized platform enables researchers to simultaneously measure mechanical, electrical, and chemical properties on the same nanoscale region—redefining high-performance, multi-modal surface characterization.

Whether you’re investigating polymer blends, composite materials, or 2D nanomaterials, the Dimension Icon-Raman enables seamless correlation between topographical features and chemical compositions for deeper material understanding.

 

Key Features

  • True Co-Localized Imaging: Collect topography, nanomechanical properties, and chemical data from the exact same area using MIRO® overlay software.
  • Advanced Confocal µ-Raman Spectroscopy: Integrates with leading Raman systems (e.g., Horiba LabRAM, Renishaw inVia) with full wavelength mapping and spot analysis capabilities.
  • PeakForce QNM® & PeakForce TUNA: Proprietary Bruker modes for nanoscale mechanical and electrical characterization.
  • ScanAsyst® Technology: Enables automatic optimization of scan parameters, ensuring consistent and high-quality imaging—even by novice users.
  • Flexible Configuration: System sits on a single, rigid, anti-vibration platform, allowing independent and combined AFM-Raman use with minimal adjustment.
  • Sub-Micron Correlation Accuracy: Precision XY stage enables <3 µm positioning for co-located AFM and Raman measurements.

 

Specifications

Specification Details
AFM Platform Bruker Dimension Icon
Raman Integration Compatible with Horiba, Renishaw, Bruker Optics systems
Co-Localization Accuracy <3 µm, with perfect overlay using MIRO software
Supported Raman Features Multiple excitation wavelengths, mapping, spot analysis
Overlay Capability Full image stack alignment: topography, modulus, Raman map
Imaging Modes PeakForce QNM®, TUNA™, KPFM, ScanAsyst®, and more
Sample Transfer Seamless AFM ↔ Raman switching in seconds via precision stage
Platform Configuration Single rigid, anti-vibration setup
Software NanoScope & MIRO® overlay

 

Applications

Semiconductors & Electronics

  • Nanomechanical and chemical mapping of composites, coatings, and polymers
  • Phase identification and distribution in blends

Semiconductors & Electronics

  • Layered material characterization (e.g., silicon, graphene)
  • Identification of structural and compositional variations impacting performance

Energy Storage & Conversion

  • In situ battery material studies
  • Electromechanical property correlation in fuel cells and supercapacitors

 

 

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