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  Sigma Q-podTM Deposition Rate/Thickness Transducer
                               
                               
   

Features
 

Simplest & least expensive QCM
available anywhere

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REPRESENTATIVES
Connect directly to your PC's USB ports
- up to 8 Q-pods
Windows ®-based software included for operation and data logging

Weighs less than 2 ounces and
small enough to fit in a shirt pocket!

   
   
   
   
   
                             
The Q-pod connects any QCM sensor directly to a PC through a USB port.  Software is included for setup, operation, and data-logging.   The Q-pod provides the capabilities of a traditional QCM at a fraction of the size and cost. Additional Information
Data sheet / Sales Brochure (PDF)
 
Instructions & Software   for setup & operation
  Sample Programs    DLL file, documentation, sample Visual Basic and LabView programs to develop your own applications.
                               
                               
  Specifications
 
Sensor Compatible with any QCM sensor

Frequency Range

1 to 10 MHz

Frequency Resolution

0.05 Hz at 6 MHz

Frequency Accuracy

0.002 %

Frequency Stability

± 2 ppm total, over 0 to 50 oC

Input

BNC

Interface & Power

USB, v2.0 or later

Size

1" x 2" x 2.5" (25 x 50 x 64 mm)

Weight

2 oz (32 gm)

Software included

Provides display and setup of all operating parameters

Computer requirements

Any PC running Windows 2000/XP/Vista, with one available USB port for each Q-pod

   
                               
  Ordering Information  
 
Q-pod

QCM Transducer, includes
- Windows based software for setup & operation
- QCM sensor simulator/tester
- 6" (150mm) BNC cable (connects the Q-pod to your feedthrough)
- 10ft (3m) USB cable (connects the Q-pod to your PC).

Note:  The Q-pod includes everything you need outside the chamber.  For a complete measurement system, you also need to order a sensor (932-XXX), feedthrough (930-XXX), in-vacuum cable (902-014), and crystals (934-000).  Refer to our  Sensors Brochure for sensors and feedthroughs to use with the Q-pod.
                               
  Application Note:  The Q-pod is a measurement transducer only - it does not include any digital I/O for shutters, etc.  If you need those functions, you should consider our SQM-160 Monitor, or one of our SQC-300 Series Controllers.
                               
                               
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