High-Performance Analytical SEM in a Cost-Optimized System

Product Overview
The MAGNA SEM is a state-of-the-art Ultra-High-Resolution (UHR) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), designed for next-generation material characterization at the nanoscale. Featuring the Triglav™ electron column with TriLens™ immersion optics, the MAGNA SEM delivers exceptional resolution, contrast, and selective signal acquisition, making it ideal for nanoparticle research, catalysis, battery materials, semiconductors, and life sciences.
With TriBE™ and TriSE™ in-beam detection technology, high-throughput microanalysis, and an integrated STEM mode, MAGNA provides unparalleled imaging performance for researchers and engineers working on advanced nanomaterials and ultra-thin specimens.
Key Features
- Ultra-High-Resolution (UHR) Imaging – Achieves 0.6 nm resolution at 15 keV, optimized for low-voltage applications.
- TriLens™ Immersion Optics – Ensures maximum resolution and contrast for materials with delicate structures.
- TriBE™ & TriSE™ Detection System – Selectable backscattered (BSE) and secondary electron (SE) contrast modes.
- High Electron Beam Current (up to 400 nA) – Supports extended acquisition times for EDX, WDS, and EBSD microanalysis.
- In-Flight Beam Tracing™ – Optimizes beam conditions for high-resolution imaging and analytical precision.
- Energy-Filtered BSE Detection – Provides enhanced material contrast from the shallowest sample layers.
- STEM Mode for Transmission Imaging – Integrated scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) detector for thin-sample analysis.
- Beam Deceleration Mode (BDM) – Minimizes charging effects and improves low-kV resolution (0.9 nm at 1 keV).
- Automated Image Stitching & Large-Scale Mosaics – Ideal for biological tissue and nanomaterial studies.
- TESCAN Essence™ User Interface – Customizable software platform with workflow automation and analytical tools.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Electron Source | High Brightness Schottky Field Emission Gun |
| Electron Optics | Triglav™ Column with TriLens™ Immersion Optics |
| Resolution | 0.6 nm at 15 keV (UHR mode), 0.9 nm at 1 keV (BDM mode), 0.6 nm at 30 keV (STEM mode) |
| Probe Current | Up to 400 nA |
| Imaging Modes | SE, BSE, STEM, Energy-Filtered BSE, TriSE™ & TriBE™ Detection |
| Detectors | In-Beam f-BSE, In-Beam SE, Mid-Angle BSE, Chamber-Mounted BSE, STEM Detector |
| Vacuum Modes | High Vacuum, Beam Deceleration Mode (BDM) |
| Stage & Sample Size | Fully Motorized 5-Axis Stage, Supports Large Samples |
| Software | Essence™ Platform with Automated Imaging, Stitching & 3D Reconstruction |
| Data Output Formats | TIFF, JPEG, RAW, 3D STL, HDF5 |
| Power Requirements | 100V – 240V, 50/60Hz |
Applications
- Characterization of Catalysts & Nanoparticles – Observe shape, size, and distribution at high resolution.
- Battery & Energy Storage Materials – Study electrode structures and degradation at the nanoscale.
- Carbon Nanotubes & 2D Materials – Analyze graphene, nanotubes, and other low-dimensional materials.
- Failure Analysis & Quality Control – Identify microcracks, porosity, and contaminants in metal components.
- Additive Manufacturing & Coating Inspection – Assess surface uniformity and adhesion strength.
- Microstructure & Phase Distribution Studies – Examine grain boundaries and phase compositions.
- IC, MEMS & PCB Inspection – Detect structural defects, layer inconsistencies, and material contaminants.
- Thin Film & Device Analysis – Characterize film thickness and interface quality in advanced electronics.
- STEM Imaging of Nanostructures – Visualize internal features of microelectronic components.
- Brain Tissue & Neural Network Studies – Observe ultrastructural details in resin-embedded samples.
- Biomaterials & Implants Research – Analyze cell-material interactions and surface modifications.
- Soft Material Imaging with Low-kV BSE – Preserve fine structural details with minimal sample charging.
- Mineral & Rock Sample Characterization – Study composition, porosity, and crystallographic details.
- Petrographic & Pore Network Imaging – Assess fluid pathways in sedimentary formations.
- Environmental Nanoparticle Analysis – Detect airborne particles and pollution-related nanomaterials.
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