FE-SEM Control Board

Image shift x knob

IMAGE SHIFT X Knob

Turning this knob moves the field of view in the X direction.


Image shift y knob

IMAGE SHIFT Y Knob

Turning this knob moves the field of view in the Y direction.


Magnification knob

MAGNIFICATION Knob

Selects the magnification of the scan image displayed on the computer monitor.


Stigma alignment x knob

STIGMA/ALIGNMENT X Knob

Changes the electron beam alignment. Both the beam and the aperture can be aligned with this knob, depending on the alignment mode. This knob is used primarily for correcting the astigmatism of the beam.


Stigma alignment y knob

STIGMA/ALIGNMENT Y Knob

Changes the electron beam alignment. Both the beam and the aperture can be aligned with this knob, depending on the alignment mode. This knob is used primarily for correcting the astigmatism of the beam.


Brightness knob

BRIGHTNESS Knob

Adjusts the brightness of the compositional and topographic image by varying the video signal dc level.


Contrast knob

CONTRAST Knob

Adjusts the contrast of the compositional and topographic image by varying the video amplifier gain.


Coarse focus knob

COARSE FOCUS Knob

Varies the objective lens excitation, focusing the image in the coarse range.


Fine focus knob

FINE FOCUS Knob

Varies the objective lens excitation, focusing the image in the fine range.


Trackball unit

Trackball Unit

Moves the specimen stage in the X and Y directions at lower magnifications.


Internal Components