The Hitachi S-4700 FE-SEM is a cold field emission high resolution scanning electron
microscope. This SEM permits ultra high resolution imaging of thin films and semi-conductor
materials on exceptionally clean specimens. It is also suitable for polymeric materials.
The S-4700 is configured to detect secondary and backscattered electrons as well as
characteristic X-rays. The system is fully automated and is operated via easy-to-use
menu driven software.
Capabilities
Secondary imaging can be carried out at short working distances with an overhead detector
or at longer distances with a side-mounted detector, and these SE detector signals
can be isolated or mixed.
Backscatter imaging can be accomplished at accelerating voltages as low as 1 kV at
high resolution with the Hitachi-proprietary ExB detector.
The menu based Windows software and greater automation will lead to greater ease of
use for most individuals.
Energy dispersive analysis is provided via an ultra thin window detector.
Analysis of elements from boron through uranium is possible with this detection system.
It is interfaced with a Gresham Titan Analog HV Power Supply / Pulse Processor and
4Pi Spectral Engine Hardware with DTSA and Revolution Software.
Software is available in these packages for X-ray mapping, qualitative, standardless
and rigorous standards-based quantitative analysis.
The S-4700 FE-SEM system is interfaced to the campus network so all user data can
be downloaded to user storage systems from the laboratory.
Vendor
4pi Analysis, Inc. engineers and sells X-ray Microanalysis and Digital Imaging Systems.
(NOTE: 4pi has ceased manufacturing and sales. ACMAL is confident that this will not
affect 4pi’s ability to provide technical support to this lab.)
Training
eTraining
Free online eTraining is available for this instrument. This self-paced tutorial and
reference content does not replace course requirements for authorized usage.