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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980

Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980

Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980

Product catalog summary
Overview: The X-Strata980 is a micro-XRF instrument designed for rapid, non-destructive coating thickness measurement and elemental analysis. It is robust, easy to use, and offers total reliability, improving quality and process control in various industries.
Key Features:
  • Simultaneous measurement of solder alloy composition and thickness.
  • Analysis of gold and palladium thickness on electrical contacts and NiP layer on hard disks.
  • Capability to analyze very thin coatings, such as Au/Pd coatings of less than 0.1μm.
Applications:
  • Electronics Metal Finishing: Enhances productivity by ensuring component reliability and optimizing quality control.
  • Metal Finishing: Reduces production costs and maximizes output through efficient analysis of coating thickness and composition.
  • Compliance Testing: Ensures products meet RoHS/WEEE/ELV directives by determining hazardous substances and quantifying toxic elements.
  • Alternative Energy: Analyzes thin-film absorber layers in photovoltaic cells to optimize electrical conductivity.
Technical Specifications:
  • Non-destructive analysis with no sample preparation required.
  • Large sample chamber and easy sample introduction.
  • High-resolution color video camera for precise analysis.
  • Programmable XY stage and Z axis for unattended operation.
  • High sensitivity with a 100 W X-ray tube and Peltier-cooled silicon PIN detector.
  • Capability to measure samples as small as 150μm.
Data Handling:
  • Advanced data export options including statistical functions and real-time export to Excel.
  • Flexible reporting with pre-defined or customized reports.
Support and Services:
  • Global customer support network offering technical phone support, professional training, and application support.
  • Local service contracts and spare parts provision.
Company Background: Oxford Instruments, a pioneer in X-ray technology, has been at the forefront of innovative science for over fifty years. The X-Strata980 reflects their commitment to flexibility, reliability, and ease of use.
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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-1

Robust / Easy to Use Total Reliability

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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-2

X-Strata980: Improving quality and process Electronics SAC Ni Ag Ceramic Top layer: SAC (SnAgCu) alloy composition and coating thickness Second layer: Ni coating thickness Third layer: Ag coating thickness Fourth layer: Substrate Metal Finishing Ag Cu Epoxy Electrical Contact Surface Finish Corrosion Resistance TiAlN W-carbide Wear/Heat Resistance ZrCN Brass Cosmetic Finish Electrical and electronic components Metal Finishing Increase productivity with better process control Minimise production cost of the plating process and maximise production output • Component reliability assurance – Simultaneous...

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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-3

Hazardous Materials High Reliability Photovoltaic Cells Metal alloy composition and identification Solar panels and fuel cells Rapid, non-destructive analysis of jewellery and other alloys RoHS/WEEE/ELV* compliance testing Improve quality control to ensure products meet specifications Determination of hazardous substances from parts per million • • Karat analysis • Material identification • Quantification of impurities Precious metal alloy assay Ensure product efficiency and uniformity • Composition analysis of the thin-film absorber layer (e.g. CIS, CIGS, CdTe) in thin-film photovoltaic cells...

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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-4

μ-XRF Analysis As easy as... 1 Place samples in large analysis chamber • Non-destructive analysis: no sample preparation • Easy sample introduction/presentation: large door • Safe and secure operation: closed chamber • Sample chamber size: 580mm x 510mm x 230mm wdh 2 Optimise camera focus at the click of a button • No operator-to-operator results variability: point- and-click laser focus • Clear, pin-point analysis: high-resolution colour video camera with high magnification • Unattended operation: single or multiple analysis using the programmable XY stage and Z axis • Simple and quick multi-point...

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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-5

X-Stra Outstanding precision, accuracy, and long-term stability: • Fast and precise analysis: high sensitivity with Oxford Instruments’ 100 W X-ray tube • Simple identification and differentiation of elements: high resolution, Peltier-cooled silicon PIN detector • Optimised performance across a wide range of elements: multiple primary beam filters • Measure samples as small as 150μm in size: multiple collimators • Low limits of detection, even in matrices such as plastics: Oxford Instruments’ unique low-background measurement plate Rugged and robust design: • Stand-alone spectrometer: only one...

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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-6

Analysis of large, oddly-shaped samples • Samples can be measured at variable focal distances (0.5 to 4 inches): methods set up for sample shape and size • Distance independent measurement: with this option, one universal calibration is used to measure irregular- shape samples, regardless of focal distance (measurable range 0.5 to 4 inches) • Quick, precise sample alignment with Auto Range Finder (ARF) Flexible results reports: Advanced Data Export Option • Complete statistical data function including average, standard deviation, histograms and control charts • Real-time data export or export...

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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-7

Comprehensive analysis Simple calibration setup for optimised elemental composition and thickness analysis Select the best analytical method for your application: • When few or no standards are available, Fundamental Parameters (FP) methods provide reliable quantitative results. These use a comprehensive spectrum database, and cover a wide range of concentrations and thicknesses. It only takes a few minutes to setup a working method • When standards matching your samples (i.e. matrix, analytes, range of concentrations) are available, empirical calibrations provide the best accuracy. There again,...

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Coating thickness measurement with the X-Strata980-8

Oxford Instruments Our global customer support network provides a wide range of services giving total peace of mind, including: • Technical phone support • Factory trained personnel • Professional training • Application support • Global spare parts provision • Post warranty local service contracts • Support in local languages • Re-certification and re-calibration Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis For more information please email [email protected] UK High Wycombe Tel: +44 (0) 1494 442255 China Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6132 9688 Finland Espoo Tel: +358 9 329 411 An outstanding track record...

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