Thermo Fisher
Scientific FEI Helios NanoLab 600 I FIB-SEM
What it is
How it works
The Helios NanoLab 600 I includes an Elstar electron column, a Tomahawk ion column with a fast ion beam blanker, an in-lens detector with secondary-electron and backscattered-electron modes, a secondary-electron detector, beam current measurement, and a CCD IR camera.[1][2]
The Helios NanoLab 600 I also includes an oil-free pumping system, an Edwards XDS 35 i pump kit, an integrated plasma cleaner, and xT software version 5-x.[1][2]
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope sits in metrology and inspection flow rather than in high-volume wafer fabrication.
The instrument supports defect analysis, cross-sectioning, sample preparation, circuit modification, and local inspection before or after other process steps.
Applications
The Helios NanoLab 600 I is used for focused ion beam and scanning electron microscope inspection tasks in metrology and inspection.[2][3]
The Helios NanoLab 600 I configuration includes a 150 x 150 mm eucentric stage and a large table top with support.[1][2]
What do the numbers mean?
Vacuum & pumping4
Optics & imaging12
Control & software6
Configuration & options16
What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
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Sources & citations
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- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Scientific FEI Helios NanoLab 600 I FIB-SEM — Thermo Fisher | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI Helios NanoLab 600 I FIB-SEM family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 11, 2026.
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