Zeiss
NVision 40
The Zeiss NVision 40 is a SEM-FIB microscope. The Zeiss NVision 40 combines a high-resolution SEM with precision milling and nanofabrication capabilities. The Zeiss NVision 40 includes a Schottky field emission Gemini column and a SIINT Zeta Ga+ ion FIB column.[1][2]
Power
208-230 V[3]
Gas delivery
Has W, C SiO2 and H20 gases installed[3]
Optics
Schottky field emission Gemini column[1]
What it is
The Zeiss NVision 40 is a focused ion beam and scanning electron microscope system used for high-resolution imaging, precision milling, and nanofabrication.[1][2]
The NVision 40 is an electron microscopy platform that combines SEM imaging with FIB sample modification and analytical work.[1][2]
How it works
Where it fits in the process flow
Applications
The Zeiss NVision 40 is used for high-resolution imaging, precision milling, nanostructure fabrication, and analytical inspection.[1][2][5]
The NVision 40 supports gas-assisted deposition and etching with W, C, SiO2, H2O, and XeF2 chemistries, and it supports nanometer-scale patterning and e-beam lithography through installed pattern-generation capability.[1][5]
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- One of the controllers on the two turbo pumps is not operational.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical6
Vacuum & pumping2
- One of the controllers on the two turbo pumps is not operational[3]
Gas & chemistry2
- Has W, C SiO2 and H20 gases installed[3]
Optics & imaging5
- Detectors
- Everhart-Thornley detector, 4 quadrant backscatter, in-lens secondary electron detector, energy selective backscatter detector[1]
Configuration & options11
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Configuration208-230 V[3]
- Configuration50-60 Hz[3]
- ConfigurationHas W, C SiO2 and H20 gases installed[3]
- ConfigurationOne of the controllers on the two turbo pumps is not operational[3]
- SEM operating voltage100 V to 30 kV[1]
- FIB operating voltage1 kV to 30 kV[1]
- Power208-230 V[3]
- Frequency50-60 Hz[3]
- Gas deliveryHas W, C SiO2 and H20 gases installed[4]
- Controller statusOne of the controllers on the two turbo pumps is not operational[4]
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the NVision 40 are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the NVision 40 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the NVision 40 are not on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the NVision 40 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the NVision 40 are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]www-em.materials.ox.ac.uk — www-em.materials.ox.ac.ukwww-em.materials.ox.ac.uk
- [2]labwrench.com — labwrench.comlabwrench.com
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [5]nanoscience.ucf.edu — nanoscience.ucf.edunanoscience.ucf.edu
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.