EQ-TM106-LD is a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) for in-sit film thickness / deposition rate measurement. It is based on the principle that the mass of a deposited film on a quartz crystal can be measured by monitoring the change in crystal’s oscillating frequency. If the density of deposited material is known, the thickness can be determined to a high resolution of sub-Angstrom (0.037 Å for this equipment).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Power |
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Frequency Range |
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Frequency Resolution |
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Measurement Speed |
- Up to 10 measurements per second
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Reference Frequency Stability |
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Thickness and Rate Resolution |
- +/- 0.037Å @tooling = 100%, density = 1.00 g/cm3, Z-ratio = 1.00, frequency = 6.0 MHz
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Display Resolution |
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Operating Temperature |
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Water Flow Requirement |
- Minimum water flow 150-200 cc/min, 30° C max
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Water Feedthrough |
- 1/8 in. (3.0 mm) O.D. tubing
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Standard Package |
- Sensor with the quartz holder is included.
- 6″ BNC Cable M/F is included
- SMA Female to Female Bulkhead Connector Adaptor is included (For MTI’s film deposition systems, feedthrough with SMA female (in the deposition chamber) to BNC female (outside chamber) adapter)
- Gold quartz crystals of one set (10 PCS) is included.
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Quartz holder |
6″ BNC-J3 Female to SMA-J3 Female Cable |
SMA Bulkhead Adaptor |
Gold quartz crystals |
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Quartz Crystals (Optional)
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Alloy |
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- Starting frequency: 6 MHz
- Crystal size: 14 mm Dia.
- Anchor electrode pattern for maximum crystal stability and life
- Gold and alloy electrode quartz crystals can be ordered at MTI (Click pictures below or select product options)
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Choose the quartz crystal with the right electrode material for your application - gold, silver, alloy
- Recommend gold electrode crystals for most applications
- Silver electrode crystals work well for processes with high heat loads, such as sputtering
- Alloy electrode crystals are recommended for high-stress deposition, such as optical coating with dielectric materials and semiconductor processes with high-stress materials
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Operating System |
- Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
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Software |
- STM-2 software is included (Download link is also available here)
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STM-2 LabVIEW™ Application Software is available here.
- An additional laptop ($699) with software pre-installed is highly recommended and can be ordered at MTI

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Installation |
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Compliance |
CE Certificated (Assembled in the USA) |
Production Dimensions |
- Monitor Size: 114 mm L x 76 mm W x 25 mm H
- Quartz Holder: 325 mm L x 25 mm W x 15 mm H
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Monitor Weight |
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Warranty |
- One-year limited warranty with lifetime support
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Operation Instructions |
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Application Notes
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- If you need to test the resistance of a coating of the electrode to cracking or detachment from a substrate, Please click to order Flexibility Tester.
- Feedthrough for TM106 Thickness Monitor is available to purchase. If you need customized feedthrough, please email us for more information.
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Drawing |
FlexibilityTest |
Application for Sputtering Feedthrough |
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LIST OF PARTS:
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Description |
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STM-2 rate / thickness monitor |
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Software/monitor manual CD |