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K575XD Turbo-Pumped Dual Head Sputter Coater

Quick Overview

The K575XD is a compact, dual head turbomolecular-pumped sputter coater optimised to deposit fine metal coatings for SEM, FEG-SEM and thin film applications. The K575XD has two independent sputtering heads, which allows sequential sputtering of two metals without the need to break vacuum.

The sputter coating process is completely automatic, making the K575XD ideal for inexperienced or occasional users. The K575XD is fitted as standard with chromium(Cr) and gold (Au) targets, but a wide range of oxidising and non-oxidising metals are available.



Key Features

  • * High vacuum turbo pumping - allows sputtering of fine grain oxidising metals such as chromium (Cr)
    • * Dual sputtering heads - allows sequential coating of two metals without breaking vacuum
    • * Fully-automatic control - easy to set up and easy to run
    • * Menu-driven ‘user’ key inputs - easy operation by multiple users
    • * Peltier-cooled sputter head - no cooling water required
    • * Fine coating (order of 0.5nm chromium (Cr) grain size) - reproducible ultra high resolution coatings
    • * Rotating specimen stage 100mm/4"
    • * Rotate/tilt stage fitted as standard
    • * Wide choice of target materials
    • * Three-year warranty
    For information on the K575XD and the sputter coating technique, visit our Preparation Techniques and Advantages page.

    To view sputter coating images, visit our Image Gallery.

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Product Description

Cooled magnetron sputtering head
At the heart of the K575XD are two highly efficient, cooled magnetron sputtering heads, designed to deposit a range of oxidising and non-oxidising metals. Chromium (Cr) and gold (Au) targets are fitted as standard, but the ‘quick change’ design allows a wide range of target materials to be used. The highly efficient peltier-cooled sputtering head does not require water cooling.

Rapid pumping
The K575XD uses a robust 90L/s turbomolecular pump, ‘backed’ by a 50L/m rotary pump (rotary pump needs to be ordered separately) with the complete pumping sequence being under automatic control. The vacuum chamber is 156mm/6” in diameter and incorporates a 105mm/4” diameter rotating specimen stage.

The process vacuum can be adjusted to suit conditions for chromium (Cr) and other oxidising metals, as well as gold (Au) targets and other non-oxidising metals. An integral Pirani vacuum gauge is included, for high vacuum measurement the optional EK4181 full range vacuum gauge can be fitted.

Fully-automatic control
Microprocessor control with automatic operation allows the operator to preset optimum process conditions. A gas bleed needle valve is fitted with electromagnetic valve back up.

Comprehensive options
Add-on accessories include carbon rod and carbon fibre attachments and a Film Thickness Monitor (FTM) package - see Options and Accessories.

Additional Information

Options and Accessories

SC7640-CF and SC7640-CR Carbon Accessory Power Supplies: The carbon attachment module is a cost-effective and efficient method of carbon evaporation for SEM and some TEM applications. It is used in conjunction with the K575XD, which provides the vacuum work-chamber for evaporation. The carbon attachment is available in two formats: carbon fibre (SC7640-CF) or carbon rod (SC7640-CR). A vacuum interlock is provided to ensure safe operation of the sputter coater or carbon accessory system. Out-gas and coat switches are provided for complete control of the evaporation sequence.

NB: We also offer ‘stand alone’ SEM carbon coaters, see Q150R and Q150T and Q150T ES.


K150X Film Thickness Monitor: The K150X consists of a control unit external to the K575XD and a crystal holder with an interconnection lead and oscillator. A vacuum collar is supplied to suit the appropriate instrument chamber, and the quartz crystal is mounted in the vacuum chamber so that one face of the crystal is exposed towards the deposition source.


The crystal is connected via a vacuum feed through to an external oscillator whose output is controlled by the frequency of crystal oscillation. As sputtered or evaporated material is deposited onto the crystal, so its frequency of oscillation is modified. This ‘modification’ is used to determine the thickness of material deposited and is displayed digitally on the FTM module.


A4001301: 50mm Ø specimen stage for SEM stubs (for six stubs).

EK4225: Vacuum shutdown. Allows the K575XD to remain under vacuum when the turbomolecular pump is switched off. Helps to maintain chamber cleanliness and improve vacuum performance.

EK4181: Full range high vacuum gauge with independent display.


Sputter Targets: The K575XD is fitted as standard with a 0.2mm thick chromium (Cr) and 0.1mm gold (Au) sputter targets. Other targets include:


Aluminium (Al)
Chromium (Cr) (1.5mm thick)
Cobalt (Co)
Copper (Cu)
Gold (Au)
Gold/palladium (Au/Pd) (80:20)
Indium tin oxide (ITO)
Iridium (Ir)
Magnesium (Mg)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Nickel (Ni)
Platinum (Pt)
Platinum/palladium (Pt/Pd) (80:20)
Palladium (Pd)
Silver (Ag)
Tantalum (Ta)
Titanium (Ti)
Tungsten (W)


For a full list see Ordering Information.


Specifications
Instrument case 450mm W x 350mm D x 175mm H
Plus base collar 110mm Ø x 115mm H
Weight 42kg
Work chamber Borosilicate glass 165mm Ø x 125mm H
Safety shield Polycarbonate cylinder
Targets 54mm Ø x 0.2mm thick chromium (Cr) and 0.1mm thick gold (Au) fitted as standard
Specimen stage 105mm/4” rotation stage fitted as standard
Vacuum gauge range Atmosphere to 1x10-5mbar
Operating vacuum 7x10-3mbar to 1x10-2mbar
Deposition current 0-50mA
Deposition rate 0-20nm/m
Sputter timer 0-4 minutes
Turbomolecular pump 60L/s
Services Argon - nominal 10psi, nitrogen - nominal 10psi
Vacuum pump 50L/m two-stage rotary pump with oil mist filter (EK3175)
Electrical supply 230V/50Hz (6A max including pump), 115V/60Hz (12A max including pump)
Warranty Three years
Conformity CE conformity
Ordering Information
Part number Description
K575XD (EK3138) Turbo-Pumped Dual Head Sputter Coater
Turbomolecular pumping and Peltier-cooled sputter heads for ultimate sputtering performance. For noble and oxidising targets, ie gold (Au), chromium (Cr), high-resolution cool magnetron head
Chamber size: 165mm Ø x 125mm H
Base size: 110mm Ø x 115mm H
Fitted with TK8845 0.2mm thick chromium (Cr) target and an SC502-314A gold (Au) target 0.1mm thick as standard. Alternative target materials can be specified
EK3175 RV3 two-stage rotary pump, approximately 4m3/hr with vacuum hose, coupling kit and oil mist filter

Optional and accessory items
SC7640-CF Carbon fibre evaporation attachment. Carbon fibre head and power supply, includes 1m A0819 carbon fibre cord
A0819 1m carbon fibre cord (high purity)
SC7640-CR Carbon rod evaporation attachment. Carbon rod head and power supply, includes two carbon rods (3.05mm Ø x 150mm)
K150X (EK4165) FTM attachment (with controller mounted in the K575XD consol). Includes monitor and stage complete with quartz crystal holder and quartz crystal
K150X (EK3115) FTM free-standing attachment. NB: free-standing version must be specified if optional SC7640-CF or SC7640-CR is fitted. Includes monitor and stage complete with quartz crystal holder and quartz crystal
FT553 Spare quartz crystals for K150X. Pack of three
EK4225 Vacuum shutdown. Allows the K575XD to remain under vacuum when the turbomolecular pump is switched off.
EK4181 Full range high vacuum gauge with independent display

Targets
SC502-314A Gold (Au) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
SC502-314B Gold/palladium (Au/Pd) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
SC502-314C Platinum (Pt) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
SC502-314D Nickel (Ni) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
SC502-314E Silver (Ag) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
SC502-314G Palladium (Pd) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
SC502-314H Copper (Cu) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
TK8845 Chromium (CR) 57mm Ø x 0.3mm
TK8846 Tungsten (W) 57mm Ø x 0.5mm
TK8862 Chromium (CR) 57mm Ø x 1.5mm
TK8867 Tungsten (W) 57mm Ø x 0.2mm
TK8869 Carbon (C) 54mm Ø x 1.5mm
TK8875 Aluminium (Al) 57mm Ø x 1.0mm
TK8878 Platinum/palladium (Pt/Pd) (80:20) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
TK8879 Titanium (Ti) 57mm Ø x 1.5mm
TK8887 Platinum/palladium (Pt/Pd) (80:20) 57mm Ø x 0.3mm
TK8889 Gold (Au) 57mm Ø x 0.3mm
TK8891 Gold/palladium (Au/Pd) (60:40) 57mm Ø x 0.3mm
TK8893 Platinum (Pt) 57mm Ø x 0.3mm
TK8895 Titanium (Ti) 57mm Ø x 0.5mm
TK8897 Iron (Fe) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
TK8899 Iridium (Ir) 57mm Ø x 0.2mm
TK8900 Cobalt (Co) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
TK8902 Tin (Sn) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
TK8903 Molybdenum (Mo) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
TK8905 Magnesium (Mg) 57mm Ø x 0.3mm
TK8906 Tantalum (Ta) 57mm Ø x 0.1mm
TK8907 Indium tin oxide (ITO) 57mm Ø x 0.3mm
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