The MCA-3, an image analysis contact angle meter, can accurately produce droplets as microscopic as 1×10-3to 10-5μL on extra fine patterns under 100μm wide which were impossible to measure by conventional contact angle meters.
Measuring system | Image analysis through CCD camera |
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Measurement method | Sessile drop |
Analysis system | θ/2 method, Tangent method, Circle fitting, Ellipse fitting |
Measuring range | 0 < θ < 180° |
Resolution | 0.1° |
Lens magnification | Primary magnification (PMAG): 5.2~64 times [ Video magnification: calculated to about 1,800 times in case of using 17 inch TFT ] |
Lens zoom | 12 times |
Field of view | about 75 x 56 μm ~ 900 x 670 μm |
Working distance | 33mm |
Sample size | 50Wx 25Dx 5Tmm, Measurement area 100~1000μm wide |
Measuring Temp. | Ambient temp. |
Dispenser system | Pneumatic about 1Mpa |
Capillary material | glass |
Droplet size | Diameter: 20?200μm, Volume: 10-3~10-6μL |
Light system | Halogen (cold type) |
Electric Power | AC100V, 5A |
Dimensions, weight | Main body: 550Wx 620Dx 700Hmm, about 50 kg Controller rack: 420Wx 320Dx 323Hmm, about 15 kg |
Installation space | Larger than 1,200Wx 620Dx 700Hmm |
Utility | AC100V~240V power supply, Max. 500W Clean air or N2 gas pressure about 1Mpa |