The Leica EM ACE600 Sputter Coater

The Leica EM ACE600 sputter coater offers the rapid ability to simultaneously coat multiple samples in a uniform conductive film. This sample preparation technique is essential in order to achieve optimal resolution during the SEM imaging of non-conductive and beam sensitive samples. Through application of the Leica ACE600, users are capable of depositing either an iridium or carbon coating of size-tunable thickness onto a specimen via plasma sputtering. Full specimen coverage is ensured by utilizing the instrument’s tilt controls to coat samples at angles ranging from 0 to 45 degrees. The instrument is pre-programmed with standard sputtering sequences which offer rapid film deposition and allows custom programing options for tailored sputterant deposition.