Mad City Labs Downloads
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Atomic Force Microscopy Enhances The Nanoscopy Toolkit
1/12/2021
Atomic force microscopes are ideal for nanomechanical characterization, bringing utility to nanoscopy applications and excelling in conditions where low light presents challenges or sample integrity is vital.
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MadPLL® Phase Lock Loop Controller Datasheet
9/29/2020
The MadPLL® is digital phase lock loop controller designed for use with Mad City Labs nanopositioning systems as part of a DIY resonant probe atomic force microscope (AFM). MadPLL® includes AFMView™2 software, probe boards and sensor amplifier. The supplied software features automated setup, configuration control, auto-Q calculation and automatic parasitic capacitance compensation (PCC) control.
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Creating Tungsten Tips Using Mad City Labs SPM Etch Kit
9/29/2020
The Mad City Labs SPM etch kit is designed allow users to create a sharp tungsten tip suitable for
scanning probe microscopy. The instrumentation allows the user to attach a tungsten wire to a quartz tuning fork and electrochemically etch the wire. -
High Resolution Steps For Angular Displacement Using The Nano-MTA2
9/29/2020
This application note presents data that demonstrates the Nano-MTA2 ability to take extremely small steps of 25 nanoradians and for these steps to be discerned by an external measurement. This performance is
possibl e due to th e low noise and high - resolution capabilities of the PicoQ ® sensors that are exclusive to Mad City Labs systems. -
Using Shattered Silicon As Resonant Probe Tips
9/29/2020
Shattered silicon wafers can produce shards of silicon that terminate in sharp tips suitable for AFM use.
The simplicity and low cost of this method makes it a viable alternative to using etched tungsten tips. The SPM Etch Kit can be used to attach shard of silicon to the tuning fork to produce a tuning fork tip. This application note assumes that the SPM etch kit is assembled and ready for use. -
Scanning In Liquid With A Tuning Fork Probe And Diving Bell Kit
9/29/2020
This application note describes how to
prepare a probe for an AFM scan in liquids using a tuning fork probe. The note describes how the process utilizes a “diving bell” approach to protect the probe and how to fabricate the diving bell using the Mad City Labs diving bell kit . -
AFM With Motorized XYZ And Camera
9/29/2020
An atomic force microscope (AFM) can be built using Mad City Labs products along with other off-the-shelf components. This application note describes the construction of a fully automated AFM with the addition of a camera with
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AFM With Manual XY And Automated Z Approach And Camera
9/29/2020
An atomic force microscope (AFM) can be built using Mad City Labs products along with other off-the-shelf components. This application note describes the construction of a
n AFM automated Z approach with the addition of a camera with a coaxial illuminator to view the tip approach. -
Five Axis Piezo Nanopositioning System: Nano-Man5 Datasheet
9/29/2020
The Nano-Man5 is a 5-axis piezo nanopositioning system with closed loop feedback control for absolute position measurement. The compact design makes it easy to integrate into existing instrumentation. The Nano-Man5 is designed for alignment applications that require 3 linear axes combined with tip/tilt capabilities. The included position sensors ensure picometer and nanoradian accuracy under closed loop control.
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High Precision Positioning: MMP Series Datasheet
9/29/2020
The MMP series comprises precision, stepper motor driven micropositioning systems with up to 25mm of travel. They are available in 1, 2 or 3 axis configurations but can be employed in a modular design. The proprietary intelligent control scheme results in exceptional stability with high native precision. The MMP series has been designed for use with our closed loop nanopositioners.