Frequently Asked Questions

What type of microscope columns are Direct Electron detectors compatible with?
  • We have installed detectors on TEM columns from each of the three major manufacturers (JEOL, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Hitatchi), as well as custom instruments and SEMs. If you’d like to discuss an installation on a particular type of microscope column, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Can A Direct Electron Detector Be Mounted On A Microscope That Already Has One Or More Detectors?
  • Yes. Our detectors are designed to be retractable. We can mount our detectors above or below another detector.
  • In certain cases, we may be able to mount our detector opposite another manufacturer’s detector. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss this further.
Can a Direct Electron detector be mounted behind an energy filter for EFTEM or EELS?
  • Yes. Our detectors can be mounted behind the new CEFID energy filter from CEOS.
  • In addition, our detectors can be mounted onto microscopes with an in-column Omega filter.
What software can be used to control a Direct Electron detector?
  • Our detectors come with their own computer system and software to control the detector and acquire images.
  • Furthermore, our software features an API that allows for integration to allow third-party software to control the camera. To date, third-party software packages that can control our detectors directly include SerialEM, Leginon, and the CEOS Panta Rhei software. Further integration work with a number of third-party software packages is ongoing.
  • In addition, we support export of data from our detectors in open formats, including TIFF, MRC, and HDF5, so that users can freely choose their preferred software package for analysis of our data.
  • See our Software page for more information.
What Type of Microscope Columns is The DE-Freescan Compatible With?
  • In order to be compatible with DE-FreeScan, a microscope must have its own scan coils.
  • DE-FreeScan has been installed on a number of different STEMs and SEMs.
  • Contact us if you’d like help to determine whether your system is compatible.
Which Detectors Are Compatible With DE-Freescan?
  • DE-FreeScan is compatible with the Celeritas and Celeritas XS detectors, the DE-16 detector, and the LV-16 and DE-SEMCam detectors.
  • In addition, up to 4 analog detectors (e.g. HAADF, BF, ABF) can be connected to DE-FreeScan.
Do You Have Further Questions?

Please contact us if you have further questions about our detectors. We are always happy to discuss our products and applications!

WITH GUIDANCE FROM OUR TEAM OF PH.D MICROSCOPISTS

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