REvolutionSEM

High resolution imaging for all SEMs and STEMs

RevolutionSEM incorporates the Universal Spectral Engine's highly accurate beam control and image acquisition electronics to obtain sharp high-resolution digital images. It is the most flexible digital imaging system on the market for SEMs and STEMs. The system interfaces to any computer running either Windows or Mac OS. The only requirement is an Ethernet port.

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General Specifications

Developed and manufactured by 4pi, the Universal Spectral Engine™ is a stand-alone unit with a small footprint (8.5" x 16.5" x 19"). The unit contains scan-control hardware and a 1GB Ethernet interface. The Universal Spectral Engine interfaces to any Windows or Macintosh computer that has an Ethernet port.

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Software Features

The software is fully multi-tasking with easy-to-use point-and-click screen tools. Images can be printed directly from the program. Purchases include free upgrades via download from 4pi's web site.

Image Acquisition and Display

  • micron marker interface and calibration window: virtually automatic
  • click-and-drag measurement tool for all images
  • Two channels for digital imaging - system/upgrade may be ordered with additional channels
  • generate image of any external analog signal; suitable for: secondary electron, backscattered electron, absorbed current, cathodoluminescence, EBIC
  • adjustable dwell time: 1-1600 µs, sub-µs capability
  • independent preview resolution (2 x 2 to 14k x 14k)
  • independent acquire resolution (2 x 2 to 14k x 14k)
  • variable aspect ratio
  • selectable 8-, 16-bit pixel-depth
  • selectable averaging/integrating (frame, pixel)
  • acquire status display (x, y, frame, estimated time-to-completion)
  • color line-profile display
  • selectable real-time display scaling (full, max-min linear, log, square root)
  • line-scan capability (single linear)
  • user-defined magnification selector menu and optional magnification display in image
  • calibrated micron marker in or below image
  • global and individual calibration factors
  • optional transparency, reverse video, marker frame, and marker size override
  • font size and style selection
  • live on-image display
  • scanning control
  • left-right or up-down scanning
  • independent adjustable horizontal/vertical retrace delay (0-100 µs)
  • adjustable pixel-stepping delay (0-800 µs)
  • line-sync (50 and 60 Hz)
  • zoom and pan images
  • text annotation
  • cross-platform read of 8- and 16-bit grayscale TIFFs
  • cross-platform read/write of color TIFFs (RGB 8 bit)
  • image level adjust; arbitrary or with presets: applies to front-most image
  • cross-platform read of mbd (Revolution native data) files
  • SEM Imaging Mode: dedicated mode for acquiring and annotating digital images
  • user-defined display scaling for imaging/mapping
  • facility, instrument and comments text fields added to append below area

Image File Management

  • autosave to disk feature with overwrite control
  • autoname feature
  • printer DPI control
  • selectable file formats: JPEG, BMP (Windows), TIFF-PC, TIFF-Mac, PICT (Mac)