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Ideal for Research in: Corrosion and Batteries In research areas where portions of bulk material are the desired sample for in situ TEM analysis, our new FIB-optimized Poseidon Electrochemistry E-chip is the perfect sample support for these types of experiments. FIB lamella preparation on its own, without considering in situ TEM, is challenging to say the least. We want to ensure that your time spent at the FIB preparing a sample for in situ TEM is not wasted by providing you with a workflow that leads to successful sample preparation. Our new E-chip design is a slight modification of our current popular “concentric electrode” design. The large concentric counter electrode that surrounds the working electrode is still there to provide an even field distribution, the reference electrode is still located at a safe distance from the working electrode for stability, but now the working electrode has been moved just off to the side of the delicate silicon nitride viewing window, as opposed to being right on top of it. The new location of the working electrode provides a robust area to deposit and attach the lamella without risking breakage of the viewing window. Even for a scientist with years of FIB experience, it can be challenging to control that micromanipulator in a way that protects the viewing window, so we have just eliminated that risk altogether. Above shows a FIB lamella of 304 stainless steel deposited onto one of the early designs of this E-chip. Like our other electrochemistry E-chips, the electrodes are still located on the top E-chip to enable STEM imaging and EDS collection. EDS analysis of the above 304 SS hybrid FIB lamella showing a MnS inclusion’s dissolution over time. Microsc. Microanal. 23, 741–750, 2017 Try using this with our FIB stub and step-by-step FIB lamella preparation guide for a workflow that maximizes your efficiency and success rate of FIB lamella sample preparation. Courtesy to University of Manchester for working with us on the development of this E-chip. Read their corrosion-related publication using the prototype version of this E-chip here: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1431927617012314
Atmosphere AX v10.8.7 Product Release Notes September 5th, 2025 Protochips is excited to introduce Atmosphere AX v10.8.7, which brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the in-situ software package. Any users running a prior version of Atmosphere AX or Clarity for Atmosphere 210 with an active license are eligible for this free update. Below are the major features affected by this release: What is new in Version 10.8.7 What is new: - Now supporting RGA synchronization of Pressure vs. Time and Analog scans controlled through the SRS RGASoft v4.3.1. 22 new data columns for Gas 1-10 AMU, Gas 1-10 Pressure, RGA Total Pressure and raw analog scan data. Complete integration with AXON software to correlate RGA byproduct measurements against images and data such as thermal, dose, beam conditions and all other data streams. What’s Improved: - Improved the turbo max operating temperature from 40°C to 45°C. - Updated TMP logging for field diagnostics. - Updated code signing for anti-virus software screening. - Improved toggle switches in Gas Analyzer panel so that the gas analyzer can be turned on and off without rippling into turbo behavior. - Improved turbo safety monitoring with new setting for acceptable foreline pressure: “TMPMaxPumpOnPressure”, defaulted to 7 Torr. - Improved turbo communication error and reset states. - Improved end experiment process with a dedicated step to spin down the turbo with modal dialogue. - Improved diagnostic report bundle. What’s Fixed: - Fixed Continous Pumping so that it persists through gas flow experiments until turned off by the user. - Fixed Data View selections for systems that are not equipped with the turbo or gas analyzer. - Fixed open-loop gas flow control to prevent adjustments during flow experiments. - User settings will persist through software updates. - License file reference will persist through software updates. - Fixed flow control offset setting behavior when changing mid-experiment for 760Torr and 250Torr. - Corrected turbo current and power unit conversions in AXON webservice. - Fixed Check Cleanliness routine so that it doesn’t open V3 and H33 during process and back’s the turbo with the scroll pump throughout duration. To download v10.8.7, sign into your account at success.protochips.com, click “My Downloads” then “View All” and download all files necessary for your configuration.
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AXON Synchronicity v10.8.7 Product Release Notes September 5th, 2025 Protochips is excited to introduce Triton AX v10.8.7, the first production release of the In-Situ software package. Below are the major features affected by this release. What is new in Version 10.8.7 What is new: - In-Situ liquid thermal control from -50C to 300C. Precisely control the E-chip temperature with easy automation to manage thermoelectric cooler and water chiller. - In-Situ liquid flow control. Remotely start/stop and set the flowrate and target volume of Hamilton syringe pumps. - Electrochemistry data synchronization. Supporting Biologic SP-xxx and Gamry Reference 6xx potentiostats run with their native operating software. - Complete integration with the AXON software including 2-way communication to synchronize data, control the In-Situ setpoints, and command behavior based on live image analysis. - Sophisticated safety monitoring with emergency stops, continuously monitoring readings from 2 holder RTDs, E-chip electrical parameters, chiller behavior and 3rd party device states. - Advanced plotting Data View with flexible axis and stacked plots. - Compact and Full UI view with status and state communication through interactive graphical user interface. - Scripting through RESTful interface to support many languages including Python, matlab, or any programming environment that can work against a web endpoint. - Bakeout routines to clean holder internals for improved vacuum performance. - Service mode for raw control of all stimulus, still governed by safety monitoring system. - Continous data logging to easily interpretable CSV supporting 43 data columns capturing electrical and thermal behavior of the E-chip, thermoelectric electrical parameters, in-holder RTDs, water chiller function, liquid flow rates and volume, E-chip notes and electrochemistry measurements. For minimum computer requirements please reference: Success Community Article on Triton AX To download v10.8.7, sign into your account at success.protochips.com, click “My Downloads” then “View All” and download all files necessary for your configuration.
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Sol for Atmosphere AX offers specialized E-chips for both in situ photo-illumination experiments and ex situ power density characterization. Sol E-chips have been optimized to ensure maximum power density at the sample location, providing flexibility to study many different types of light-sensitive reactions. Sol calibration E-chips are dedicated to the ex situ power density characterization workflow and consist of a window-only E-chip paired with a membrane-free, aluminum-coated aperture E-chip. When used with the holder in the ex situ power characterization station, these calibration components account for optical losses through the silicon nitride window and enable accurate measurement of the power density experienced by the sample.
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Sol for Atmosphere AX offers specialized E-chips for both in situ photo-illumination experiments and ex situ power density characterization. Sol E-chips have been optimized to ensure maximum power density at the sample location, providing flexibility to study many different types of light-sensitive reactions. Sol experiment E-chips are used for in situ TEM studies and feature dimensions optimized to minimize shadowing at the sample while maintaining the environmental capabilities of the Atmosphere platform.
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