Exicor® 150AT

Exicor® 150AT

Exicor® 150AT

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Exicor® 150AT by Hinds Instruments is a versatile birefringence measurement system suitable for both production and research environments. It is widely used for measuring various optical components such as photomask blanks, DVD blanks, plastic films, and more. The system is designed for ease of use with automated scanning software and a bench-top design, making it ideal for evaluating both high-value precision optical components and commodity optics up to 150mm x 150mm.
Key Features
  • Utilizes patented Photoelastic Modulator (PEM) technology for high sensitivity and repeatability.
  • Capable of subnanometer birefringence measurement, crucial for many applications.
  • Designed for straightforward operation with intuitive software for manual or automatic mapping and graphical display of samples up to 6” x 6”.
  • Simultaneous measurement of birefringence magnitude and angle with no moving parts in the optical system.
  • Automatic mapping of variable-sized optical elements.
Applications
  • Quality control metrology
  • Low-level birefringence measurements for plate glass, scientific optical components, laser crystals, DVDs, and photolithography components.
Specifications
  • Retardation Range: 0.005 to 300+ nm depending on the system.
  • Resolution/Repeatability: Retardation 0.001 nm / ±0.008 to ±0.025 nm; Fast Axis Angle 0.01°/ ±0.05° to ±0.07°.
  • Measurement Rate: Up to 100 pps, sample dependent.
  • Spot Size: Typically ~1 mm, variable from 1-3 mm.
  • Custom wavelengths available from DUV (>150nm) to NIR (<1550nm).
Technical Design
The system measures retardation integrated along an optical path and displays both magnitude and fast axis orientation. It features a unique design that eliminates moving parts, using a polarized HeNe laser beam modulated by the PEM. The system processes electronic signals through a lock-in amplifier for low-level signal detection, with results displayed and stored in user-specified formats.
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Exicor® 150AT-1

BIREFRINGENCE MEASUREMENT Exicor® 150AT PRODUCT BULLETIN Hinds Instruments’ Exicor Birefringence Measurement system Model 150AT is the work horse platform of the Exicor® Applications  Quality control metrology birefringence measurement system family of products. This  Low-level birefringence measurements of system is versatile enough to excel in both production floor and R&D lab environments. This model is widely used in research and industry to measure components; such as Photomask blanks and lithography reticules, DVD blanks, plastic films, lens blanks, laser crystals, cell phone display windows, injection molded parts, and many others. The bench top design and intuitive automated scanning software make this product the best choice for day-in-day-out  Plate glass  Scientific optical components  Laser crystals  DVDs  Qualification of photolithography components including  Photomasks  Fused silica optical components  Calcium fluoride lens blanks and windows evaluation of both High Value precision optical components and Commodity optics (up to 150mm X 150mm). Significant Features  Unprecedented sensitivity in low-level birefringence measurement LEADING EDGE SENSITIVITY AND  Simultaneous measurement of birefringence magnitude and angle Using Hinds Instruments’ patented Photoelastic Modulator (PEM) technology, the system provides the highest levels  moving parts in the optical system No of birefringence sensitivity available today. In addition, the PEM provides high-speed operation, modulating at a 50 kHz rate. Leading edge sensitivity and repeatability easily provide subnanometer levels of birefringence measurement, critical to  Automatic mapping of variable-sized optical elements  Photoelastic modulator technology  Simple, user-friendly operation many applications. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLE, STRAIGHT FORWARD OPERATION An optical sample as large as 6” x 6” (larger sizes optional) can

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Exicor® 150AT-2

BIREFRINGENCE MEASUREMENT Exicor® 150AT PRODUCT BULLETIN HIGH SENSITIVITY ¼ Wave Systems Retardation Range, nm EXTENDED RANGE Resolution / Repeatability Retardation 1, 2, 3, nm Fast Axis Angle Measurement Rate/Time Spot Size Up to 100 pps / Sample Dependent ~ 1 mm typical Up to 10 pps / Sample Dependent Variable, 1-3 mm Specifications presented are based on 633nm laser source unless otherwise noted. Custom wavelengths are available from DUV (>150nm) to NIR (<1550nm). Typical system wavelengths available are 157nm, 193nm, 248nm, 355nm, 405nm, 436nm, 455nm, 470nm, 505nm, 530nm, 546nm, 617nm, 625nm,...

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