A quality image can be obtained with simple steps.
Automation, Observation, and Elemental Analysis
Easy to switch images with one-click.
Rapid acquisition of elemental maps *2
Sample : Movement of watch
- *1
- Secondary electron images and MIX images can only be observed in TM4000Plus II
- *2
- Option
Intuitive operation on Camera Navi *
Use of optical images helps navigate to target observation area easily.
Obtained SEM images can be layered on a SEM MAP image.
Sample: Movement of watch
- *
- Option: Camera Navigation System
Report Creator
Simply select images and a template to create a customized reports.
Created reports can be saved/edited in Microsoft Office® formats.
Sample : Movement of watch
The image on the screen includes options.
Various imaging applications using 4-under low vacuum status.
Charge-up reduction mode
Charge on a sample can be reduced by one-click.
Image a variety of materials under low vacuum condition
The images show observations of non-conductive samples such as ink toner particles and a hydrated leaf surface.
Sample: Paint ink
Accelerating voltage: 5 kV
Image signal: BSE
Magnification: 2,500x
Sample: Leaf of plant
Accelerating voltage: 10 kV
Image signal: SE
Magnification: 100x
Various imaging applications using 4-under low vacuum status.
Innovative secondary-election detector to obtain surface detail with non-conductive samples at lower vacuum conditions
The TM4000Plus II can observe not only conductive samples, but also non-conductive or hydrated samples without sample preparation. Switching between BSE and SE can be performed easily.
High-sensitivity Low vacuum SE Detector (UVD)
Hitachi’s UVD generates secondary-electron images by detecting visible light excited by electron gas interactions.
Accelerating voltage: 5 kV
Image signal: SE
Magnification: 800x
Sample: Printed paper
Accelerating voltage: 5 kV
Image signal: BSE
Magnification: 800x
Advantages of 20 kV accelerating voltage
High accelerating voltage enables higher-speed EDS analysis.
EDS mapping data at 20 kV in 2 min
Sample: Electronic components
Multi Zigzag (Option)
A function that takes multiple high-magnification images and stitches them together to create a single high-resolution image.
Sample: Japanese ancient coin
Accelerating voltage: 15 kV
Image signal: SE
Magnification: 30x
Field of view 10 vertically × 12 horizontally
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STEM holder (Option)
Easily obtain transmitted images on thin samples
The newly developed STEM holder can be used to perform transmission images with the Hitachi UVD. Images of thin or biological samples can be obtained.
* UVD is a function of TM4000Plus II.
Sample : Abrasive
Accelerating voltage : 20 kV
Image signal : (a) STEM, (b) BSE
Magnification : 10,000 x
Sample : Rat kidney
Accelerating voltage : 15 kV
Image signal : STEM
Magnification : 1,000 x
Sample : Rat liver
Accelerating voltage : 15 kV
Image signal : STEM
Magnification : 5,000 x