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The Bridge | Materials Analysis eNewsletter

May 2023, ISSUE 118

WELCOME

Introduction

2023 SEMICONDUCTOR FORUM

JOIN US FOR A HYBRID EVENT

THE 2023 RIGAKU SEMICONDUCTOR FORUM

June 20-21, 2023

In-person Frankfurt, Germany, and Zoom Events online.

Rigaku Semiconductor Forum 2023 is an event for semiconductor professionals, experts, researchers, and enthusiasts. The Forum provides a platform for participants to share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences and discuss various techniques and solutions to semiconductor manufacturing and research challenges.

It is an excellent opportunity to bring together scientists, engineers, and users of semiconductor metrology to develop more efficient solutions.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, network with other industry professionals, or keep abreast of the latest trends and developments, Semiconductor Forum 2023 is the place to be.

Do you have any questions or comments?
Please contact rsmd@rigaku.com for more details.

VIDEO OF THE MONTH

3blue1brown, or 3b1b for short, is primarily a YouTube channel about discovery and creativity in math. On this site, you can find written versions of many of these lessons, often with more interactive elements sprinkled in.

Topics tend to fall into one of two categories:

Those people might be seeking out, like linear algebra, neural networks, calculus, Fourier transforms, quantum mechanics, etc.
Problems in math which many people may not have heard of, and which seem quite challenging at first, but where some shift in perspective makes it both doable and beautiful.

Loosely speaking, the first category motivates math by its usefulness, and the second motivates math as an art form. But of course, the line dividing these two is easily blurred.

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FEATURED PRODUCT

What is CT Lab HX?

Rigaku CT Lab HX is a benchtop micro CT (computed tomography) scanner. The adjustable SOD (source-to-object distance) and SDD (source-to-detector distance) make this benchtop micro CT scanner flexible. It covers from 2.1 um voxel resolution in the high-resolution mode and 200 mm FOV (field of view) in the large FOV mode. The CT Lab HX is equipped with a 130 kV - 39 W high power X-ray source. The X-ray source settings and X-ray filters are adjustable to optimize the X-ray energy to various sample materials and sizes.

How do I achieve high resolution?

Rigaku CT Lab HX uses the cone-beam geometry. This geometry uses the X-ray beam divergence to magnify the sample image. The magnification factor is determined by the ratio of SOD (source-to-object distance) and SDD (source-to-detector distance). So to achieve high resolution, you can increase the SDD and/or decrease SOD. CT Lab HX has the flexibility to do them both in its compact design.

With the long SDD and short SOD settings, you can achieve 2.1 um voxel resolution (~ 5 um spatial resolution) on the CT Lab HX. This resolution can reveal micro cracks, voids, fibers in composites, etc.

How do I achieve 200 mm FOV?

The FOV (field of view) you can cover in one scan is limited by the size of the detector. However, the offset scan mode doubles the effective detector width to cover a wide FOV without having to change the detector. Rigaku CT Lab HX utilizes this scan mode to achieve 200 mm FOV without having to change the detector or compromising its compact system size.

The 200 mm FOV enables a scan of an entire smartphone, 3D printed objects, fruits, etc.

Learn more>

RIGAKU NEWS

Nippon Instruments Fully Automated Mercury Measuring Instrument Receives Excellence Award At 2023 Environmental Awards

May 11, 2023 – Nippon Instruments Corporation (hereafter “NIC,” president: Isao Hamanaka), a subsidiary of Rigaku Holdings Corporation, has received a prestigious award for excellence at the 50th Environmental Award ceremony for their fully automated mercury measuring instrument, which is designed with consideration for environmental impact and economic efficiency.

Fully automated mercury measuring instruments “RA-4500” (left) and “RA-7000” (right)

Mercury has been a familiar substance throughout the history of human development. While mercury is found in natural resources and minerals, its toxicity means it is regarded as a pollutant. The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which came into effect in 2017, promotes efforts to regulate emissions and releases of mercury and prevent the spread of health hazards on an international scale. NIC has focused on the importance of making it possible for “anyone to easily and accurately measure mercury,” and has been developing and providing instruments that fully automate all necessary operations.

50th MiniFlex ANNIVERSARY

Since its introduction, the MiniFlex has consistently evolved and continually sets the standard with new innovations, despite the imitators that have come along over the years. This is a testament to the dedication of Rigaku's R&D team and their response to customer feedback and commitment to innovation.

Visit the MiniFlex Anniversary page>

IN THE NEWS

April 4, 2023: XXX

PODCASTS

The Opioid Matrix is a podcast for anyone looking for the latest information in the illegal drug supply chain—beginning to end. Each episode will feature a discussion with industry experts about the current opioid crisis, including drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug identification, drug addiction, as well as the role of government, law enforcement, new health and social programs, and more.

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Understanding Semiconductors: Modern Metrology from Lab to Fab, is a podcast for engineering leaders in characterization, metrology, process, and analytics, looking for discussion around semiconductor metrology challenges. Each episode will feature a conversation with technology experts about problems facing the semiconductor metrology industry.

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