The integration of TeraSpike microprobes into existing optoelectronic set-ups is simplified through the use of standardized optical mounting components and the following sub-systems featuring further basic funtions.

The core sub-system D-B1-TR is a mini-board module with pre-aligned opto-mechanical components for the system integration of the TeraSpike transceiver microprobe series (TR).

Functions:

• Microprobe fixation
• Manual beam-to-microprobe focusing (for two beams)
• Manual beam-to-microprobe alignment (for two beams)
• Manual microprobe height variation

The core sub-system D-B1 is a mini-board module with pre-aligned opto-mechanical components for the system integration of TeraSpike microprobes

Functions:

• Microprobe fixation
• Manual beam-to-microprobe focusing
• Manual beam-to-microprobe alignment
• Manual microprobe height variation

Sub-system D-B2 is a vertical breadboard platform holding the core module D-B1 as well as further beam guiding components. It is offering enough space for additional components such as a CCD camera for probe-tip monitoring or a distance sensor for the sampling of profiled or tilted sample surfaces.

Content:

• Motherboard including sub-system D-B1 in customized height
• Assembly brackets
• 2 alignment apertures
• 2 tilt mirrors
• Extendable with further components such as CCD camera and distance sensor

Optional extension:

• Sub-D-B2-CAM: Integrated CCD microscope camera system with variable illumination for monitoring of probe-tip to sample surface approximation and sample positioning 

Exemplary CCD camera image of a TeraSpike microprobe tip above sample microstructure.