Cell Chucks
Sciencetech Cell Chucks
Cell chucks are used to hold a sample and connect a sample to electronics for current-voltage (IV) measurement, as well as offering sample temperature control and sample positioning options.
Sciencetech offers a wide range of cell holding options for various cell sizes and budgets. We offer low-cost un-cooled cell holders with probe stations, or cooled options using either thermoelectric or liquid cooling and heating.
All cell chucks have 4 binding posts to connect probe assemblies to measurement electronics. Not all products are shown on the website.
| Product | Cooling | Sample Size | Vacuum Ready |
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| SCC-3 (165-8315) | None | 9 × 9 cm (3.5 × 3.5") | Yes | ||||
| SCC-3-TE (165-8310) | TE | 9 × 9 cm (3.5 × 3.5") | Yes | ||||
| SCC-6 (165-8305) | None | 15 × 15 cm (6 × 6") | Yes | ||||
| SCC-6-L (165-8300) | Liquid | 15 × 15 cm (6 × 6") | Yes | ||||
| SCC-6-TE (165-8226) | TE | 15 × 15 cm (6 × 6") | Yes | ||||
| SCC-12 (165-8206) | None | 30 × 30 cm (12 × 12") | Yes | ||||
| SCC-12-L (165-8207) | Liquid | 30 × 30 cm (12" × 12") | Yes |
Sciencetech Probe Stations
Probe stations are used in conjunction with a cell chuck to provide electrical contact to the sample for current-voltage (IV) measurements.
Sciencetech cell chucks are designed to be used with our probe stations. All cell chucks can take measurements from the bottom of the test cell but we have a number of options for the for the top side probes as well.
| Product | Style | Probe Type |
| 2 Probe Station | Tungsten Needle Tip Probe (T) or Gold Plated Spring Probes (G) |
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| 4 Probe Station | Tungsten Needle Tip Probe (T) or Gold Plated Spring Probes (G) |
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Micrometre Adjust Micro-positioning
Probe with Magnetic Base (0.5” Travel) |
Tungsten Needle Tip Probe (T) or Gold Plated Spring Probes (G) |
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Screw adjust Micro-positioning
Probe with Magnetic Base (0.3” Travel) |
Tungsten Needle Tip Probe (T) or Gold Plated Spring Probes (G) |
Sciencetech Temperature Controllers
Sciencetech offers temperature controllers for all of our cooled cell chucks. Please note that the minimum achievable temperature is limited by the dewpoint. The dew point is the temperature at which the air will be saturated by its ambient water vapour content. Thus, the relative humidity (RH%) and temperature of the air governs the minimum achievable temperature by the cell chuck. Using the below curve, one can estimate the dew point at each RH% and air temperature. As an example, the minimum achievable temperature at an RH% of 50% and air temperature of 25°C is about 14°C.
| Product | Cooling Medium | Temperature Control | Cooling Capacity |
| TC-1000-220 (165-8265) | Liquid (Cooling only) | Programmable 1-50°C | 800W |
| TC-1000-120 (165-8266) | Liquid (Cooling only) | Programmable 1-50°C | 800W |
| 130-REC (165-8021) | Liquid | Passive (to Ambient) | 500W |
| 160-REC (165-8010) | Liquid | Passive (to Ambient) | 900W |
| 210-REC (165-8037) | Liquid | Passive (to Ambient) | 2500W |
Sciencetech Vacuum Pumps
Sciencetech provides vacuum pumps for all Sciencetech cell chucks. All of Sciencetech's cell chucks are 'vacuum ready' which means you can simply plug in an adequate vacuum pump and have instant vacuum hold down capabilities.
| Product | Max Compatible Cell Size | Noise |
| SCC-VP (165-8217) | 76 × 76 mm (3.5 × 3.5") | Significant |
| SCC-VPME1 (165-8267) | 30 × 30 cm (12 × 12") | Minimal |
