NanoSensors - NX Series

Overview

The NanoSensor¨ is a non-contact position measuring system based on the principle of capacitance micrometry. Two sensor plates (a Target and a Probe) form a parallel plate capacitor.

The spacing of these two plates can be measured, using the appropriate electronic controller, to better than 0.1nm, with a range up to 1.25 mm, a frequency response up to 5 kHz and linear to 0.02%. Because the NanoSensor¨ is a non contact method, it is free of hysteresis. No power is dissipated at the point of measurement.

Features

  • Subnanometer position resolution

  • Zero hysteresis

  • Linearity error down to 0.02%

  • Bandwidth up to 5 kHz

  • Super Invar versions available

  • Vacuum compatible options

    Applications

  • Stage control

  • Microscopy

  • Structural deformation

  • Vibration control

  • Materials testing

  • Precision engineering

  • Metrology

  • Active Optics

  • Precision Beam Steering

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