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FILMETRICS F20 User Manual

FILMETRICS F20
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Operations Manual
for the
FILMETRICS F20
Thin-Film Analyzer
Revision 6.9.2
Copyright © 2012 by Filmetrics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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FILMETRICS F20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFILMETRICS
ModelF20
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome to Filmetrics F20

What is the F20 Used For?

Defines the primary function and applications of the Filmetrics F20 thin-film analyzer.

Safety, Maintenance, and Care

CE Mandated Warnings

Software Overview

Measure Tab Functionality

Explains the interface and functions of the Measure tab for data acquisition and analysis.

History Tab Functionality

Details the functionalities of the History tab for reviewing past measurements and trends.

Edit Recipe Window

Editing Film Structures

Guides users on defining, modifying, and deleting film structures within the recipe editor.

Film Stack Configuration

Setting Up a Film Stack

Covers the process of defining film layers, their properties, and measurement parameters.

Choosing Films and Setting Constraints

Explains selecting films, properties, and setting measurement constraints for accuracy.

Analysis Options

Data Selection and Smoothing

Configures wavelength range, source data, and applies smoothing to spectra.

Advanced Analysis Options

Covers advanced settings like convergence criteria and solver cycles.

Acquisition Settings

Measurement Timing and Spectrometer Type

Details timing settings and spectrometer selection for measurements.

Alarms Configuration

GOF Error and Thickness Limits

Sets GOF error limits and thickness constraints for triggering measurement alarms.

Understanding Measurement Results

Display of Measured Data

Explains how measured and calculated spectra are displayed on the graph.

Goodness of Fit (GOF)

Details how the GOF value indicates measurement accuracy and potential issues.

Material Library Management

Setup Menu Options

Reference/Background and Optics Configuration

Covers baseline settings and hardware configuration options for measurements.

Display and Access Control

Spectrum Color and Access Control Settings

Configures spectrum display options and manages user access levels.

Raw Signal and Acquire Menu

Raw Signal Settings

Details integration time and signal display controls for raw data.

Acquire Menu Functions

Explains continuous, single, and batch acquisition modes.

Help Menu and Baseline Procedures

Diagnostics and About FILMeasure

Provides system diagnostics and software version information.

Baseline Measurement Procedures

Guides through baseline setup, including autobaseline functionality.

Making Measurements

Focusing the Fiber Optic

Guides on adjusting the fiber-optic for optimal focus and maximum signal.

Measuring Thickness Examples

Provides examples for measuring film thickness under various conditions.

Measurement Assumptions and Accuracy Hints

Measurement Assumptions

Lists assumptions for accurate measurements with the F20.

Hints for Improved Accuracy

Offers tips on improving measurement accuracy, including roughness and wavelength range.

Troubleshooting Measurement Results

Advanced Features

Fast Fourier Transform Thickness Mode

Describes the robust FFT mode for thick films or multi-layer stacks.

Creating and Editing n and k Files

Guides on creating and modifying material optical property files.

File Conversion and Theory of Operation

Converting Excel to FILMeasure Files

Explains converting Excel data into FILMeasure n and k files.

Theory of Operation

Explains the fundamental principles of thin-film measurement using light reflection.

Hardware Operation and Contact Information

F20 Hardware Operation

Describes the hardware components and their functions in data acquisition.

How to Contact Filmetrics

Provides contact details for Filmetrics technical support.

Appendices and System Configurations

Performance Specifications

Lists technical specifications for different F20 system models.

System Configurations and Accessories

Details available accessories and system setup options.

Light Bulb Replacement Procedure

Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the system's light bulb.

Filmetrics, Inc. Software License Agreement

Filmetrics, Inc. Limited Liability Statement

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