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X-ray MEMS Heating + Biasing Sample Holder

Operando heating, biasing under environmental conditions

Technical Specs
1590 Series – X-ray
Electrical Contacts
9
Contact Type
Direct chip contact
Max Operating Temperature
>1000 °C
Settled Resolution at 1000 °C
Up to X-ray microscope resolution
Temperature Stability
100+ h
Temperature Measurement
4-point resistance sensing
Sample Characterization
Compatible with a variety of X-ray techniques
Beamline Compatibility
Custom integration possible for all endstation chambers, optimized for high-resolution XAS, STXM, and ptychography beamlines where high vacuum chambers are required
Instrument Type
X-ray

Available For:

Correlate structural, chemical, and electrical changes with simultaneous closed-loop MEMS heating above 1000 °C and electrical biasing during in-situ synchrotron X-ray experiments

Key Features and Capabilities

Custom X-ray Microscope Integration

Configure the holder for seamless integration with synchrotron beamlines and laboratory X-ray microscopy systems

Multimodal Characterization

Correlate heating, electrical biasing, and imaging data across TEM, SEM, and X-ray microscopy platforms

60+ In-Stock X-ray Heating and Biasing Chip Configurations

Keep experiments moving with in-stock MEMS chips for heating, electrical biasing, and advanced in-situ X-ray characterization

Closed-Loop MEMS Heating Above 1000 °C

Achieve stable high-temperature experiments with rapid MEMS heating and precise temperature control alonsgide concurrent biasing

Nine Low-Noise Electrical Contacts

Perform low-noise in-situ electrical measurements with nine direct chip electrical contacts and individually shielded coaxial cables

Screw-Free Direct Chip Insertion

Load MEMS chips quickly with reliable electrical contact and simplified experiment setup

How it works

The X-ray MEMS Heating + Biasing Sample Holder combines Hummingbird Scientific's in-house microfabricated MEMS chips, direct electrical contacts, and closed-loop temperature control to create a stable platform for simultaneous in-situ heating and electrical biasing inside the X-ray microscope or beamline. Samples are mounted directly onto a MEMS chip and inserted into the holder using a screw-free loading mechanism, enabling fast, reproducible experiment setup.

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During operation, the MEMS microheater delivers temperatures up to above 1000 °C, while on-chip 4-point resistance sensing enables closed-loop temperature control for stable real-time imaging and analysis. Heating + Biasing MEMS chips support simultaneous thermal and electrical stimulation, while biasing MEMS chips dedicate all nine contacts to electrical measurements when heating is not required.