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Panther STEM Detector

The retractable double sensor array for fast,
low-damage, multimodal STEM imaging
The Thermo Scientific™ Panther STEM Detector is a segmented
dual sensor STEM imaging solution. It enables all state-of-the-
art imaging techniques with its 16 segments. It is optimized for
simultaneous multimodal STEM imaging in combination with
spectral mapping applications. The high sensitivity and speed of
the detector enable low-dose STEM imaging on beam-sensitive
materials, dynamic STEM, and E/B field visualization via center
of mass (COM) analysis.
All-in-one STEM detector for all high tensions
The Panther STEM Detector combines high speed and high
sensitivity down to single electron detection with optimized
geometries for multiple STEM imaging techniques. The two
individual sensors with a total of 16 segments (Figure 1) are
mounted on two ultra-precise retraction mechanisms. A
third mechanism provides flexibility for future user-specific
experiments.
Key benefits
Highest sensitivity and dynamic range. The optimized
sensors enable imaging with single electron sensitivity for
beam-sensitive materials and simultaneous imaging and
mapping acquisition with high electron doses
(1.25 nA/segment at 300 kV).
Highest experimental flexibility with unique dual sensors
with segmented design. The two retractable sensors,
one ring and one disk sensor—each with 8 segments—are
optimized in geometry for (i)DPC, BF, DF HAADF, and ABF
imaging in combination with XEDS and EELS spectroscopy.
High linearity and homogeneous areal response function.
A homogeneous and linear response of each sensor segment
(<1%) enables quantitative segment processing for accurate
COM analysis used for light element atomic imaging, (i)DPC
imaging, and in E/B field visualization.

Highest throughput with precise, double on-axis

retraction mechanism. The highly accurate retraction
mechanism with 60 µm precision allows for fast reproducible
mode switching and multimodal recording in combination
with post column filters and spectrometers.

Flexible software and hardware for new applications.

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The standard readout modes of BF/DF/HAADF and (i)DPC with

all STEM parameters can be recorded in the Thermo Scientific™
Velox™ Graphical User Interface (Figure 2).
The collection angles of the sensors in mrad are displayed live in
the GUI and are stored in the metadata for quantitative analysis.
Up to four signals are displayed live in the GUI. For easy set-
up and reproducibility the sensitivity of the different sensors is
equalized by software and a graphical indication allows for easy
centering of the diffraction pattern.

Figure 2. The Velox GUI for insert/retraction of detectors and scattering

angle indication. Segmented STEM experiment setup becomes simple with
live, graphical centering indication of diffraction patterns.
Figure 3. iDPC STEM in high-contrast, low-dose imaging of MIL-101 with 2 Å resolution using only an electron dose of 45 e/ Å 2.

The new electronics allow for both low-dose experiments Multimodal readout for XEDS or EELS are optionally available via
(Figure 3) as well high-dose experiments for high signal-to-noise additional modules.
imaging or multimodal mapping applications (XEDS,EELS). The
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inner hole of the ring sensor is optimized for EELS acquisition.
representative to ensure compatibility.
The detector is operational across the entire high-tension range
of the tool (30–300 kV). All imaging specifications of the column
are guaranteed.

Panther Detector specifications

Operation voltage 30–300 kV
• 2 sensors
Detector parameters • Disk sensor diameter: 7.0 mm
• Ring sensor inner diameter: 4.13 mm; outer diameter: 21.0 mm
Detector total # segments 16
Sensitivity (200, 300 kV) Down to single electron sensitivity
Dynamic range (300 kV) 1.25 nA/segment; 10 nA/sensor
• Bright field, annular bright field
• Dark field, high annular dark field
Detection modes
• Differential phase contrast
• (i)DPC
Multimodal modes(optional) Combination of XEDS, 4D STEM, and EELS*
Non-Homogeneity of segments <1%
Non-linearity in dynamic range <1%
Mounting position On-axis, bottom-mounted, retractable
User interface Velox GUI
Computer platform Windows® 10, 64-bit
Additional retraction mechanism 3rd retraction mechanism with 6 signal feed-throughs for user specific applications**
Scripting Sensor signal readout/processing scriptable via Autoscripting environment (optional)
X-ray safety 2013/59/Euratom ionizing radiation directive
** Only in combination of detectors on the tool system tree.
** Sensor with electronics is user’s responsibility. Dimensions of mounting position can be shared with user.

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