ARS Closed-Cycle Cryogenic Physics Material Vacuum Probe Station, down to 10K, limit 1.2K

Model： Country of Origin：USA

Category：Strong Magnetic - Hall Probe Station

Overview：

Advanced Research Systems (ARS)PS-CC closed-cycle probe station is designed for non-destructive sample testing with flexible test configurations. It is widely used in DC, RF, MEMS, nanoelectronics, superconductivity, optoelectronic characterization of nanoscale circuits, quantum dots and quantum wires, and non-destructive testing.

Features

Specifications

Application Notes

Functions & Configuration

The PS-CC closed-cycle probe station from Advanced Research Systems (ARS)enables non-destructive sample testing with flexible test configurations. It is widely used for DC, RF, MEMS, nanoelectronics, superconductivity, optoelectronic characterization of nanoscale circuits, quantum dots and quantum wires, and non-destructive testing.

The station uses DE204, DE210 or DE215 series cold heads and requires no cryogens (liquid helium or liquid nitrogen) throughout the test. Different cold head models can be selected to suit specific test requirements, achieving minimum sample temperatures of 13 K, <10 K, 7 K or <4 K. All ARS closed-cycle cold heads employ a high-capacity first stage, which enables rapid system cooldown and minimizes thermal load. The pneumatically driven GM cold head offers high first-stage cooling capacity with inherently low vibration, making it ideal for this field.

The system provides researchers with a large, clean sample environment. The vacuum chamber is constructed from welded stainless steel, and the radiation shield is made of nickel-plated OFHC copper. The low emissivity of the nickel plating and the high thermal conductivity of OFHC copper keep the radiation shield at a lower temperature and increase net cooling capacity in the sample space. High-quality vacuum components are essential for achieving a higher vacuum, cleaner surfaces and better electrical contact at the sample.

ARS manufactures both the cold head and the probe station in-house, and this one-stop production ensures stable product performance while facilitating system diagnostics and service.

The image above shows the sample area of the probe station.

The image above shows the custom sample holder and four DC probes.

Features	Notes
Temperature range: approx. 4 K–400 K
10-inch stainless steel vacuum chamber
8-inch nickel-plated oxygen-free copper radiation shield
2.25-inch gold-plated oxygen-free copper sample stage	Upgradeable to a 4-inch sample stage
High-purity quartz viewing window
Sapphire cold window for the radiation shield
Up to six 3D micromanipulator probe arms
Optional DC, RF/microwave, or fiber-optic probe arms
Temperature control system: high-precision 4-channel controller, calibrated silicon diode thermometers for sample temperature measurement (±12 mK), and heater	Thermometer mounting locations: 1. Cold head thermometer for diagnostics 2. Sample stage thermometer and heater for precise temperature control of the sample stage 3. Sample thermometer for accurate sample temperature measurement 4. Cold shield thermometer and heater for controlled heating of the cold shield, enabling rapid sample exchange
Three-stage vibration isolation system: sample stage vibration < 1 μm	Sample stage vibration < 100 nm
7:1 microscope observation system, 3 μm resolution, ring light source	Upgradeable to 16:1 microscope observation system
Specifications and Technical Parameters
Cooling method	Closed-cycle cooling, no liquid helium required
Temperature range	7 K–400 K (Optional higher cooling capacity DE215 cold head: cold stage temperature < 4 K; with high-temperature isolation stage installed, maximum temperature up to 800 K)
Temperature stability	Better than 50 mK
Pump-down time	Approx. 45 minutes with mechanical pump Approx. 10 minutes with turbomolecular pump
Cool-down time	Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours (DE204P cold head)
Vacuum chamber	Stainless steel vacuum chamber 10-inch diameter High-purity quartz window mounted on top cover
Radiation Shield	Nickel-Plated OFHC Copper Radiation Shield 8-Inch Diameter Sapphire Cold Window on Top Lid Thermally Anchored to First-Stage Cold Head
Sample Stage	Gold-Plated OFHC Copper Sample Stage 2.25-Inch Diameter
Sample Stage Connections	Grounded (Standard) Insulated (Optional) Bias via Coaxial Cable to External BNC Connector (Optional) Bias to Guard via Coaxial or Triaxial Cable to External Triaxial Connector (Optional)
Probe Arm Positioners	Manual Drive Stainless Steel Welded Bellows Seal X (Axial): 2-Inch Travel Y (Lateral): 1-Inch Travel (Standard) 2-Inch Travel (Optional) Z (Vertical): 0.5-Inch Travel 10 µm Graduations 5 µm Sensitivity
Vibration	Three-stage vibration isolation; sample stage vibration better than 1 µm
Thermometer Mounting	4 thermometers, 2 heater sets 4 thermometer locations: 1 × DT-670B-SD thermometer mounted on the radiation shield for rapid shield warm-up One DT-670B-SD mounted at the bottom of the sample stage for temperature control One DT-670B-SD mounted at the cold head for diagnostics One calibrated DT-670-CU-4M thermometer mounted near the sample on top of the sample stage for precise temperature measurement Two heater locations: One 50 W cylindrical heater mounted at the bottom of the sample stage for temperature control One 100 W heater mounted on the radiation shield for rapid system warm-up
Microscopy system	Standard 7:1 microscope Field of view: 4.2 mm–0.61 mm Working distance: 89 mm Numerical aperture: 0.024–0.08 Light source: ring light Resolution: 3 µm Mounted on a manual three-axis stage High-resolution 24-inch monitor Optional 16:1 microscope Field of view: 12.8 mm–0.8 mm Working distance: 89 mm Numerical aperture: 0.0090–0.15 Light source: ring light Resolution: 2 µm Mounted on a manual three-axis stage High-resolution 24-inch monitor
Probe arms
DC/low-frequency probe arm	Miniature coaxial cable Connector: SMA or BNC Frequency: 0–100 MHz Impedance: 50 ohms Includes grounded shield connector Triaxial Cable Connector: Triaxial Frequency: 0–100 MHz Impedance: 50 Ohm Kelvin Probe Cable: Coaxial or Triaxial Connector: SMA/BNC/Triaxial Frequency: 0–100 MHz Tip Material: Tungsten (standard) Gold-plated tungsten (optional) Gold-plated beryllium copper (optional) Tip Radius: 0.5 µm (other radii available)
GSG High-Frequency Probe Arm	0–40 GHz Connector: K-type Cable: Semi-rigid coaxial Tip: Tungsten or beryllium copper 0–50 GHz Connector: 2.4 mm Cable: Semi-rigid coaxial Tip: Tungsten or beryllium copper 0–67 GHz Connector: 1.85 mm Cable: Semi-rigid coaxial Tip: Tungsten or beryllium copper
Fiber-Optic Probe Arm	UV/Visible or Visible/IR Connector: SMA905 male Fiber sample end: Polished bare fiber Size: 100 µm–400 µm Single-mode or multimode

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