TEMPO Event-based Modulation System

TEMPO Event-based Modulation System (2ch) | ID-04320TEMPO
TEMPO Event-based Modulation System (4ch) | ID-04340TEMPO

TEMPO (Trigger-Event Modulated Probability Observation) improves the amount of information obtained for a given electron dose, the information efficiency, of STEM experiments. The concept is simple: there is a large diminishing return on information as more electrons are detected from each point in a STEM scan, so for each dwell period, quickly turn off the electron beam after a given number of electrons are counted (typically 1 ‒ 25) and turn it back on at the start of the next dwell period. In this new imaging paradigm, TEMPO, pixel intensity is defined by the time taken to detect a fixed number of electrons, as opposed to the number of electrons detected in a fixed time. While this distinction may seem small the implications for minimizing specimen damage are substantial. TEMPO is an optional item for either EDM Basic or EDM Synchrony. Please make sure to include either EDM Basic or EDM Synchrony in the configuration. If EDM Basic or EDM Synchrony is already configured in the delivered TEM, only TEMPO can be retrofitted.

Features

  • Compatible with existing analog STEM detectors and TTL driven beam blankers.
  • Maximum information efficiency extracted from a minimum delivered electron dose.
  • Flexibly balance dose or precision across full duty- cycle range via blanking trigger condition.

Specifications

2 Channel 4 Channel
Pulse channels 2 in, 2 out 4 in, 4 out
Tempo outputs 2 (from single input)
Tempo voltage 3.3 V or 5 V
Tempo resolution 8 ns
Pixel clock input 3.3V CMOS - 5V TTL compatible
Blank signal output 3.3 V CMOS, 5 V TTL
Connections BNC
Signal range Max. ±10 V
Signal resolution 14-bit
Input impedance 50 Ω
Sample rate 125 Msps (per channel)
Pulse voltage 3.3 V CMOS, 5 V TTL
Pulse frequency Max. 62.5 MHz
Power 100-240V AC
Control interface RJ45 ethernet

Gallery

Comparison of the image contrast between TEMPO and conventional STEM imaging of SrTiO3
Comparison of the image contrast between TEMPO and conventional STEM imaging of SrTiO3. Both images are shown in units of events per microsecond. The quantitative information offered by TEMPO is identical to conventional approaches. The TEMPO image used a dose of 210 electrons per pixel, while the conventional image used approximately the same total average dose.
1 event per pixel
TEMPO image of human macrophage cells
3 events per pixel
TEMPO image of human macrophage cells
7 events per pixel
TEMPO image of human macrophage cells
14 events per pixel
TEMPO image of human macrophage cells
TEMPO images of human macrophage cells recorded with the beam blanker triggering after various event numbers. Contrast represents scattering-rate values. Data credit : turboTEM.
Example of reduced damage to a human macrophage sample when using TEMPO to image versus conventional STEM.
Example of reduced damage to a human macrophage sample when using TEMPO to image versus conventional STEM. After TEMPO imaging (using 3 electrons per pixel, 10 averaged frames) the initial state is preserved. During and after conventional imaging (10 averages frames) the sample displays significant damage and distortions. Data credit : turboTEM.

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