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SEM Specimen Preparation
Gatan Inc.
Pleasanton, California
May 3-4, 2007
School Fee: $1,275.00 US Dollars; or $1,700.00 US when taken with TEM Specimen Preparation
Overview
A course designed to teach a new method for preparing high-quality SEM and Light Microscopy specimens using an ion beam etching technique. This 3-day course is intended to offer users an alternative/replacement method to the traditional "wet" chemical etching technique used to decorate SEM samples. Attention will be given to preparation of IC SEM cross-sections and metallographic samples plus a technique in the use of the PECS Slope Cutter. The course focuses on the Gatan PECS™, a dedicated multi-functional Broad Ion Beam Etching and Coating System.
Additionally, the course will introduce participants to a totally NEW advanced plasma cleaning system for removal of hydrocarbon contamination on TEM and SEM samples, SOLARUS. The high performance now possible with the FESEM underscores the need for eliminating hydrocarbon contamination especially for those applications involving low voltage, high-resolution operation. Solarus is a new generation plasma system engineered on new concepts and the latest technology resulting in better performance, simplified use and consistent cleaning results.
Topics
• Pre-preparation steps for Ion beam etching,
Ion beam polishing
• Mechanical grinding and polishing methods
• Automated grinding and polishing technique
• Ion beam etching and polishing methods
• Ion beam sputter coating
• Slope cutting procedure
Format
This 2-day course includes lectures by guest speakers,
lab equipment demonstrations and hands-on specimen
preparation sessions. Students are encouraged to bring
their own sample materials, mechanically pre-polished
or in bulk form. Students will be divided into groups
for the laboratory sessions based on their interest
in specimen types and materials. Gatan's complete
line of SEM specimen preparation equipment will be
available:
PECS™
SLOPE
CUTTER
SOLARUS
Prepared samples will be viewed in our on-site SEM labs on an FEI Quanta 600F and a Hitachi S 3400N. Each student will receive a detailed binder covering course topics and lecture papers presented during the course.
Registration
To register on-line, click here.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE: YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND CONFIRMED PURCHASE ORDER OR PAYMENT FOR THE TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE MUST BE RECEIVED 30 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
Payment
To arrange payment of the registration fee for each school, please contact your local Gatan Sales office to complete your registration. For a listing of local offices, click here.
A completed school registration form and confirmed payment are required to secure your place in the school. The school registration fee includes all educational materials, daily breakfast and lunch at the Gatan Research and Development Facility, a certificate of completion, and a celebration dinner. Travel, accommodations, and other meals are not included.
Location/Airports
Gatan is located in Pleasanton, California, a beautiful suburb approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco. The address is:
Gatan Inc.
5933 Coronado Lane
Pleasanton, CA 94588
USA
The closest airports are Oakland International, San Jose International and San Francisco International.
Accommodations
Course participants are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. Gatan recommends the Larkspur Landing Hotel, which is approximately 1.3 miles from Gatan. Gatan school participants receive a preferred rate of US $94/night (Studio Suite) and free 5 mile shuttle service. We recommend making reservations at least 30 days before the first day of the school. Please mention that you are a “Gatan visitor” when you make your reservations.
To reserve your room at the Larkspur Landing on-line, click here.
Larkspur Landing
5535 Johnson Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Tel. (925) 463-1212
Rental Cars
The following companies have offices at all airports:
Avis (800) 331-1212
Budget (800) 527-0700
Dollar (800) 421-6878
Hertz (800) 654-3131
National (800) 227-7368
East Bay Shuttle Service - door-to-door airport service
(800) 675-3278
Taking Public Transportation to Gatan?
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) offers regular service from San Francisco International Airport and other main Bay Area locations to Pleasanton. For complete information, visit www.bart.gov
VISA Requirements
If you are traveling to the Gatan Training School from a foreign country, please contact your local Department of Immigration to acquire all necessary information and documents regarding travel and education/study VISA policies. If required, we can provide Immigration with documentation of your participation in the Gatan Training School during your visit to the United States.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding Gatan Training Schools, please contact:
John Hyun
Marketing Communications Manager
Gatan Inc.
Gatan Corporate Headquarters
5933 Coronado Lane
Pleasanton, California 94588
USA
Tel: 1.925.224.7340
Fax: 1.925.463.0204
E-mail: jhyun @gatan.com
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