Cypher S AFM Microscope
The Asylum Research Cypher S is the base model of the Cypher AFM microscope family. The Cypher S was the first commercially available fast-scanning AFM, and the Cypher family AFMs remain the only full-featured fast-scanning AFMs that are compatible with a complete range of modes and accessories. Cypher AFMs have also earned a reputation for easily achieving higher resolution than other AFMs. The Cypher S is a great AFM for both materials science and life science research for ambient measurements in both air and liquids. The Cypher S is fully upgradable later for environmental control options or even video-rate scanning.
- Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFM microscopes
- Fast scanning with results in seconds instead of minutes
- Every step of operation is simpler for remarkable productivity
- Small footprint in the lab, huge potential to grow in capability
- Support that goes above and beyond your expectations
Features and Benefits
Routinely achieve higher resolution than other AFM microscopes
- Unmatched mechanical stability—noise floor half that of any other AFM
- Exceptionally low drift—higher resolution and straight lattice lines
- Low noise electronics—no artifacts from electronic noise sources
Fast scanning with results in seconds instead of minutes
- Scans 10-100× faster than typical AFMs
- Supports the fastest, smallest probes (3×9 µm spot size—optional)
- Fast scanning that goes beyond topography—also nanomechanics, CAFM, PFM
Every step of operation is simpler for remarkable productivity
- ModeMaster™ automatically configures software for selected mode
- SpotOn™ makes the fully motorized laser and detector alignment one-click
- GetReal™ automatically calibrates the cantilever spring constant and sensitivity
- GetStarted™ automatically sets optimal parameters for tapping mode imaging
- blueDrive™ makes tapping mode simpler, more stable, and more quantitative
Small footprint in the lab, huge potential to grow in capability
- Full suite of nanomechanical characterization modes available for measuring viscoelastic properties (storage/elastic modulus and loss modulus)
- Unmatched range of nanoelectrical and electromechanical characterization modes
- Upgradeable to the Cypher ES for environmental control accessories and to Cypher VRS for video-rate imaging
- Many standard operating modes and even more optional modes
Support that goes above and beyond your expectations
- Includes a standard one-year comprehensive warranty
- No-charge technical support and basic applications support for life
- Affordable support agreements that offer extended warranties and advanced training
- Easy upgrade path to the Cypher ES or Cypher VRS
Operating Modes