Hitachi’s Regulus8230: A High Resolution Cold Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

The Regulus8230 from Hitachi is an ultra-high resolution cold-field emission SEM that has been improved for sensitive materials and nanostructures.

Image the most challenging specimens

  • High contrast imaging at ultra-low dose with the immersion lens detection system
  • Sub-nanometer resolution is obtained even below 1 kV
  • Comprehend internal sample data with angular adjustable HAADF, ADF and BF
  • Latest multi-detection system such as energy filtering is available

The Regulus8230: A Cold Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

Image Credit: Hitachi High-Tech Europe

Advanced nanoanalysis

  • Improved for windowless or annular EDS detectors, providing unusual light element analysis
  • Superfast, high sensitivity EDS can be achieved with the help of annular detectors with >1 sr solid angle

The Regulus8230: A Cold Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

Image Credit: Hitachi High-Tech Europe

Fast handling of samples

  • Quick sample exchange via load lock for samples with a diameter of up to 200 mm
  • Users can easily navigate on their sample or holder to determine the proper region of interest with the acquired SEM images or color optical image

Robust automation tools

  • Precise, calibrated dimension measurements can be done with the help of CD-SEM algorithms
  • Volume microscopy with automated array tomography
  • Complex or repetitive procedures can be automated with the help of advanced scripting
  • Huge sample areas can be automatically imaged over several fields of view

Future proof

  • Load encapsulated oxidation sensitive specimens (such as lithium battery components) under vacuum or inert-gas surroundings
  • Users can image hydrated or sensitive samples with Hitachi’s patented Ionic Liquid or cryo stage
  • CL can be added to obtain more data from pharmaceuticals, photonics, or minerals