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Electron microscopes for observation (SEM/TEM)

Instruments in this category image the structure of devices and materials, mainly scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and laser or optical microscopes. SEMs resolve nanometer-scale features and are often combined with EDS for elemental analysis.

What it does


They are used in failure analysis, process development and quality control, often together with cross-section sample preparation.

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Sources


  1. Hitachi High-Tech: SU7000 product page
  2. JEOL: JSM-IT810 product page
  3. Lasertec: OPTELICS HYBRID+ product page

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Electron microscopes for observation (SEM/TEM)

Last updated: October 23, 2026