Metrology & Instrumentation : : Controllers

The NanoDrive controller platform is built on modern state-of-the-art technology and while entirely new from the ground up, also incorporates 20 years of experience only available from the SPM market leader. 

The NanoDrive controller includes two fully independent lock-in amplifiers enabling advanced imaging modes such as scanning capacitance microscopy and surface potential microscopy with maximum productivity and flexibility while completely eliminating the need for external hardware. Thorough optimization of the controller architecture ensures maximum performance and stability while minimizing computer requirements. Eight fast ADCs working in parallel offer generous data acquisition bandwidth with up to 8 images and 1024 x 1024 pixels each. The NanoDrive controller offers a 3-axis stage control, used in Innova for pitch and tilt capabilities. The built-in high-voltage supply enables unipolar tube driving, thus eliminating the danger of piezo depoling. It provides the wide dynamic range and low noise floor demanded by high performance AFMs.

The software available with the NanoDrive controller platform includes Veeco’s intelligent tip approach and our patented lift mode for efficient basic and advanced imaging. Powerful research flexibility beyond established SPM modes comes standard with advanced signal diagnostics and generic signal sweep functions for custom experiments. Software configurable inputs and outputs built into the controller provide extensive signal access and are further augmented by software controlled, user accessible signal routing. Three digital feedback loops are entirely software configurable by the user and form the foundation for the ultra-low noise position control.