1-2 axes MBE Manipulators

Technical data
Standard base flange | DN 100CF to DN 300CF (depending on the sample size, other on request) |
Base pressure range | 10-11 mbar |
Shutter | integrated or external, pneumatic or manual |
Heating methods | resistive, EB |
Substrate temperature | up to 1200 °C (resistive) up to 1400 °C (EB) |
Cooling method | LN2, H20 |
Z range | 50 mm (other on request) |
positional control | handwheel/motorised* |
resolution (manual/motorised) | 500 μm / standard 10 μm |
R1 range | 360° continuous |
positional control | motorised* |
XY range (option) |
± 12.5 mm |
positional control | micrometer/motorised* |
resolution (manual/motorised) | 5 μm / 1 μm |
Max speed | up to 60 rpm |
Bakeout temperature | up to 150 °C / 200 °C (on request) |
* stepper motor or servomotor - depend on application.
Manipulator can be prepared for customer motors or drivers - on request.
HEATER MATERIALS
Graphite | flexible (stable in form), minimal outgassing at the high temperatures, oxidation resistant below 500°C |
Graphite + PBN coating | flexible (stable in form), minimal outgassing at the high temperatures, oxidation resistant below 800°C (depends on partial pressure of oxygen) |
Graphite + SiC coating | hard, light and stable in form, oxidation resistant below 1400°C |
SiC solid (β) | extremely hard, light and stable in form, low thermal expansion, durable to mechanical and electrical shocking, excellent resistance to reactive gases/oxidation |
The 1-2 axes motorised MBE manipulator is a high rigidity UHV specimen manipulator of modular construction, suitable for a range of R1 motorised continuous substrate rotation and Z translation.
It is prepared to heat the substrate up to 1400°C (EB heating, UHV conditions) with accuracy +/- 1°C. The station includes the substrate (standard up to 6 inch sample holder) positioner and allows precise angular position of substrate in relation to linear shutter.
Applications
The 1-2 axes motorised MBE manipulator is designed for MBE applications under ultra-high vacuum conditions. Heating is performed by resistive or EB methods. The manipulator can work in the vertical orientation.
Manipulator for MBE applications:
▪ sample holders: generally plate style
▪ prepared for reaching high temperature
▪ base pressure: 10-11 mbar
Option
▪ H2O shroud
▪ LN2 or H2O cooling
▪ side or integrated wedge shutter (possible with H2O cooling option)
▪ XY movement stage
▪ shutter on/off