Leica Microsystems Presents Innovative LED Illumination Modules

at SMT 2009

Wetzlar, Germany. Swift and accurate identification of ultra fine structures, defects, scratches or dust

particles in incident light demands a high-performance stereomicroscope, trained eyes and top quality

illumination. At the SMT (Systems Integration in Microelectronics) fair in Nuremberg, Leica Microsystems

is presenting its innovative LED illumination modules for stereomicroscopes, which offer optimum illumination even for difficult material samples. Thanks to modern LED technology, operating costs are significantly lower than for conventional halogen illumination.

With its practically vertical illumination light path, the Leica

LED3000 NVI solves even challenging illumination applications

such as samples with indentations and drill holes

not accessible using standard lighting components. The

Leica LED5000 CXI (coaxial illumination) provides excellent

detailed illumination of flat, highly reflecting surfaces

such as wafers or polished metal samples, and substantially

enhances contrast. Both illumination modules can be

optimally combined with Leica stereomicroscopes for

routine applications.

Extremely bright and homogenous illumination of the

sample is offered by the Leica LED5000 RL ring light, an

all-purpose solution for different types of applications. Due to conveniently switchable segments, extra

information can be obtained from the sample without having to move it. The multi-contrast illumination

Leica LED5000 MCI creates particularly high contrast on the sample: Due to the flat angle of the oblique

incident light, the finest irregularities and defects such as scratches and dust particles are visualized. The

ring light and the multi-contrast module are ideal illumination modules for high-end Leica stereomi-

The stereomicroscope Leica M80 with the vertical

illumination Leica LED3000 NVI, which solves even

challenging illumination applications such as samples

with indentations and drill holes.

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