The probe tip is a single crystal diamond pyramid, which is mounted on silicon cantilever. The technology provides tips a high aspect ratio apex. The cone angle is less than 20° over the top 100 - 200 nm.
Typical probe tip radius
7 nm
Tip cone angle
20°
Tip height
5 - 10 µm
Probe material
Diamond
The probe is not conducting, hydrophobic, chemically inert.
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