Combine imaging, milling and analytical performance of next-generation FIB-SEM for nanoscale tomography and sample preparation. The modular platform concept and the open, easily extendable software architecture of this 3D nano-workstation enables high-throughput for process control, structural inspection and failure analysis.

Address complex process challenges with high resolution 3D FIB-SEM investigation

Crossbeam offers best-in-class slicing acuity for maximum voxel resolution. High resolution multi-dimensional investigation provides valuable insights for defect detection and yield enhancement of 3D chip designs. Fully automated acquisition of volumes and extreme field of views are designed to increase your productivity and accuracy of your results.

• Identify the origin of 3D defects
• Inspect high aspect ratio structures from any direction with highest voxel resolution
• Supplement actionable information for specific failures with 3D EDS analytics

Master multi-scale challenges with a powerful hardware and software package

• Expand the capacity of your Crossbeam with Atlas 5, our market-leading package for fast, precise tomography
• Locate buried structures using X-ray microscopes and register to FIB-SEM surface view in a sample centric correlative environment
• Speed up acquisition of large volumes with maximum resolution with intelligent algorithms
• Get more information in less time with large mosaic tiling and simultaneous multi-channel acquisition

FinFET imaged in 3D by Crossbeam FIB-SEM

Advanced NAND Flash imaged in 3D by Crossbeam FIB-SEM

Simultaneous Milling and Imaging by Crossbeam FIB-SEM

Intelligent algorithms for efficient and automated acquisition

• Work with freeform exact region of interest and scan only designated areas. Get reproducible results with configurable imaging protocols that are flexible to work across samples 
• Reduce training and enable unsupervised runs with the help of robust auto-focus and auto-stigmation 
• Synergistic workflows across instruments: the platform supports multiple sessions on multiple instruments  

Large mosaic tiling to get more information in less time

• The platform combines a 16 bit scan generator and dual super-sampling signal acquisition hardware with image processing and control software.
• Acquire single frames with up to 32 k x 32 k pixels on SEMs and up to 50 k x 40 k on FIB-SEMs.
• Acquire two detector signals simultaneously with 10-bit intensity  

Sample centric correlative environment for integrated workflows across technologies

• Find buried structures using X-ray microscopy and import 3D volume data to FIB-SEM
• Navigate efficiently – move to regions of interest with a single mouse click
• Cut with confidence – plan FIB milling using virtual cross-sections of X-ray data
  

3D Tomography

3D FIB-SEM acquisition with patented slice thickness measurement and active control. Save time with automated sample preparation, exact region of interest (xROI) volume imaging, advanced sample tracking, predictive drift correction and auto-tuning. Integrated data viewer with post-processing workflow: stack alignment, volume cropping, and image stack export.

3D Analytics

Add 3D EDS mapping to high resolution FIB-SEM tomography acquisition. Conditions for EDS analytics and high-resolution imaging can be optimized independently; including landing energy, dwell time, and spatial resolution in all three dimensions. The system switches automatically between analytical and imaging conditions during acquisition. Flexible visualization allows simultaneous views of SEM images and processed elemental maps.

Crossbeam Downloads

• ZEISS Crossbeam Family – Your FIB-SEM for High Throughput 3D Analysis and Sample Prep brochure
• ZEISS Crossbeam 550 High Throughput Imaging brochure
• X2 STEM Lamella Preparation from Multicomposite Organic Electronic Devices with ZEISS FIB-SEMs Application Note brochure
• Technical Note: ZEISS Focused Ion Beam Column

Atlas 5 Downloads

• ZEISS Atlas 5 – Master Your Multi-scale Challenge brochure