Cypher ES Polymer Edition AFM

Cypher ES Polymer Edition Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

The Cypher ES Polymer Edition is a special configuration of the Cypher ES AFM tailored to excel in polymer science research. It shares the same extraordinary performance and versatility as the Cypher ES, but comes standard with blueDrive photothermal excitation, three powerful techniques from our NanoMechPro toolbox for nanomechanical characterization, and the high-temperature polymer heater.

Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFMs
Fast scanning with results in seconds instead of minutes
Every step of operation is simpler for remarkable productivity
Small footprint in the lab, huge potential to grow in capability
Support that goes above and beyond your expectations
Enables gas and liquid perfusion through a sealed cell
Includes temperature control of the sample from ambient to 250°C
Broadest compatibility with harsh chemicals

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Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFMs

Unmatched mechanical stability—noise floor half that of any other AFM
Exceptionally low drift—higher resolution and straight lattice lines
Low noise electronics—no artifacts from electronic noise sources

Fast scanning with results in seconds instead of minutes

Scans 10-100× faster than typical AFMs
Supports the fastest, smallest probes (3×9 µm spot size—optional)
Fast scanning that goes beyond topography—also nanomechanics, CAFM, PFM

Every step of operation is simpler for remarkable productivity

ModeMaster™ automatically configures software for selected mode
SpotOn™ makes the fully motorized laser and detector alignment one-click
GetReal™ automatically calibrates the cantilever spring constant and sensitivity
GetStarted™ automatically sets optimal parameters for tapping mode imaging
blueDrive™ makes tapping mode simpler, more stable, and more quantitative

Small footprint in the lab, huge potential to grow in capability

Full suite of nanomechanical characterization modes available for measuring viscoelastic properties (storage/elastic modulus and loss modulus)
Unmatched range of nanoelectrical and electromechanical characterization modes
Upgradeable to the Cypher VRS for video-rate imaging
Many standard operating modes and even more optional modes

Support that goes above and beyond your expectations

Includes a standard one-year comprehensive warranty
No-charge technical support and basic applications support for life
Affordable support agreements that offer extended warranties and advanced training
Easy upgrade path to the Cypher VRS

Enables gas and liquid perfusion through a sealed cell

Fully sealed sample cells maintain a controlled environment and eliminate the risk of leaks
Compatible with fast scanning and all environmental control accessories

Includes sample temperature control from ambient to 250°C

Optional Heater-Cooler extends the sample temperature range to 0–120°C
Low-drift design lets you keep imaging while ramping the temperature
Quick and easy to setup and use, no external controllers, tubing, wires, etc.

Broadest compatibility with harsh chemicals

Sample cells are constructed so that only fused silica and the probe clip (PEEK or stainless steel) are in contact with liquid
Optional glovebox configuration allows use with oxygen or water sensitive materials

Included Operating Modes

Contact mode
DART PFM
Dual AC
Dual AC Resonance Tracking (DART)
Electrostatic Force Microscopy (EFM)
Force curves
Force Mapping Mode (force volume)
Force modulation
Frequency modulation
Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM)
Lateral Force Mode (LFM)
Loss tangent imaging
Magnetic Force Microscopy (MFM)
Nanolithography
Nanomanipulation
Phase imaging
Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM)
Switching spectroscopy PFM
Tapping mode (AC mode)
Tapping mode with digital Q control
Vector PFM

Included in the Polymer Edition Package

AM-FM Viscoelastic Mapping Mode
Contact Resonance Viscoelastic Mapping Mode
Fast Force Mapping Mode

Optional Operating Modes

Conductive AFM (CAFM) with ORCA™ and Eclipse™ Mode
Current mapping with Fast Force Mapping
Electrochemical Strain Microscopy (ESM)
High voltage PFM
Nanoscale Time Dependent Dielectric Breakdown (nanoTDDB)
Scanning Microwave Impedance Microscopy (sMIM)
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)

Note: sMIM requires the Cypher S scanner.

The Polymer Edition is a specially configured and priced version of the Cypher ES that includes:

AM-FM Viscoelastic Mapping Mode

The fastest nanomechanical mapping mode (>20 Hz line rates)
Quantitatively maps both storage modulus and loss tangent
Operates over a wide modulus range (~50 kPa - 300 GPa)

Fast Force Mapping Mode

Captures high-speed force curves for storage modulus mapping
Captures every curve, including both deflection and Z sensor
Supports many indentation models, including Hertz, DMT, Sneddon, and JKR

Contact Resonance Viscoelastic Mapping Mode

Quantitatively maps both storage modulus and loss modulus
Best suited for higher modulus materials (1 GPa - 300 GPa)

blueDrive Photothermal Excitation

Makes all tapping mode techniques simpler to operate
Makes imaging more stable, even when changing temperature
Makes nanomechanical imaging modes more quantitative

High Temperature Sample Heater

Heats samples at up to 250°C in controlled gas environments
No-hassle operation without extra controllers, cables, and tubing

Nanomechanical and Thermal Properties

Tools for quantitative characterization of visoelastic properties, including elastic modulus, loss modulus, loss tangent, as well as for measurement of thermal properties

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Nanoelectrical and Electrochemical Properties

Tools for measuring electrical properties, including current, resistivity and permittivity, and more. Also includes PFM, STM, and EC-AFM techniques

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Temperature and Other Environmental Control

Accessories for controlling temperature, the gas environments (gas/vapor composition or humidity), and operating under ultra-low oxygen and/or water levels in a glovebox.

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Operating in Liquid Environments

Accessories for operation in controlled liquid environments, with or without perfusion. The blueDrive photothermal excitation option is also under this accessory family.

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Ergo AFM Software

Ergo is the all-new Asylum AFM software, which complements our Igor Pro-based software. Ergo makes it simpler and faster to acquire high-quality AFM images.

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Support and Service Agreements

More than just an extended warranty, these packages provide peace of mind that your AFM is operating at peak performance and offer training opportunities for users.