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KolibriSensor
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Chapter 4 – Technical Details
This chapter contains additional details about the use of the Starter Kit. Although the inform-
ation here is not necessary for normal operation of the Starter Kit, it may be helpful in obtaining
a better understanding of the apparatus.
4.1
The KolibriPreamp
The KolibriPreamp allows deflection detection of the KolibriSensor while mounted outside of a
vacuum chamber. As a result, it is easy to integrate into an experimental setup. It eliminates
the need for complicated, expensive and potentially unreliable in-situ preamplifiers.
The KolibriPreamp seamlessly integrates with the Nanonis Oscillation Controller.
Figure 12: KolibriPreamp
The nominal conversion factor of the KolibriPreamp used with the KolibriSensor is 0.7 V/nm.
This means that an oscillation amplitude of 1 nm of the oscillating KolibriSensor induces an out-
put voltage from the KolibriPreamp of 0.7 V.
Parameter
Value
Bandwidth (−3dB)
250 Hz … 15 MHz
Gain (when used with a Kolib-
riSensor)
0.7 V/nm
