A system for multiple source monitoring in MBE deposition applications
Molecular beam sources require accurate control for reproducible production quality thin film growth. Hiden’s XBS (cross beam source) system provides in-situ monitoring of multiple sources with real-time signal output for precise control of the deposition. Hiden’s XBS is a great tool used in molecular beam mass spectrometry.
MBE monitoring and control
Molecular beam studies
Multiple beam source analysis
High performance RGA
Desorption
Outgassing studies
Bakeout cycles
Process gas contaminents
The Hiden XBS RC system is a quadrupole mass spectrometer designed for monitoring multiple beam sources simultaneously, and uniquely offers beam acceptance through a 70° cone, transverse to the quadrupole axis.
Beam acceptance apertures are configured individually for each specific process chamber source position, manufactured as replaceable plug-in elements to enable retrospective modification in event of chamber alteration.
The high sensitivity and fast data acquisition of the XBS system provide signals for control of growth rates from 0.01 Angstrom per second.
High Sensitivity, Enhanced detection from 100% to 5ppb, mass range to 510 amu
Enhanced long-term Stability (less than ±0.5% height variation over 24 h)
Crossbeam ion source, beam acceptance through +/- 35° to transverse axis
Ion source control for soft ionisation and appearance potential mass spectrometry
Enhanced sensitivity for high mass transmission, Automatic mass scale alignment
2mm beam acceptance aperture – configured to specific user application
Enhanced contamination resistance via the RF-only pre-filter stage