dsx1000

Be confident in your results. DSX1000 microscopes enable faster failure analysis with accuracy and repeatability. Streamline your inspection workflow with fast macro-to-micro viewing, multiple observation methods at the push of a button, and a large selection of lenses that are easy to change.

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DSX1000 – Microscope

DSX1000 Microscope

Powerful Analysis, Dynamic Imaging. The DSX1000 microscope combines ease of use with advanced features to streamline your inspection workflow.

  • Large selection of lenses that are easy to change
  • Switch between 6 different observation methods by pushing a button
  • Fast macro to micro viewing
  • Accurate measurements with a telecentric optical system
  • Advanced measurements are fast and easy to obtain

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DSX1000 Microscope Models

Choose the DSX1000 microscope that best suits your needs.

Entry Model

Entry Model

Easy to Use with Basic Functionality
Standard zoom head, offering 5 observation methods.

Tilt Model

Tilt Model

See Your Sample from Many Angles
Offers all the features of the Entry model and adds a tilting frame, motorized XY stage, and console.

High-Resolution Model

High Resolution Model

High-Resolution Images for Advanced Analysis
Universal zoom head adds differential interference contrast imaging, enhanced depth of focus, and high-resolution 3CMOS mode.

High-End Model

High End Model

6 Observation Methods and Advanced Measurement Functions
Packed with advanced features, this model features the universal zoom head and adds a tilting frame and motorized XY stage with rotation (+ 90°).

DSX1000 Objective Lenses

Our lineup of 17 objective lenses, including super long working distance and high numerical aperture options, offers flexibility to obtain a wide range of images.

Super Long Working Distance Objective Lens

Provides a long working distance between the lens and sample.

Super Long Working Distance Objective Lens

High-Resolution, Long Working Distance Objective Lens

Delivers both high resolution and a long working distance.

High Resolution, Long Working Distance Objective Lens

High-Performance, High Numerical Aperture Objective Lens

Delivers high performance at the nano scale.

High Resolution, Long Working Distance Objective Lens

Microscope for Failure Analysis

Speed combined with guaranteed accuracy and repeatability make the DSX1000 microscope the right tool for fast failure analysis.

Macro to Micro Versatility

Preliminary Inspection and Micron-Level Analysis with One System

  • See the whole picture: 27X to 9637X magnification range
  • Minimize the chance of crashing into your sample
  • See your sample from many angles

Supported models

available DSX model

Macro to Micro
Multiple Observations with a Single Click

Multiple Observations with a Single Click

Instant Switching Saves Time

  • All observation methods are available at all magnifications
  • Choose from 6 observation methods, and switch between them with a single click

Supported models

available DSX model

Be Confident in Your Results

Guaranteed* Measurement Accuracy and Precision

  • You can be confident in your measurement results with guaranteed* measurement precision
  • Reliable measurement with on-site calibration

Supported models

available DSX model

*To guarantee XY accuracy, calibration work must be undertaken by an Evident service technician.

Be Confident in Your Results with Guaranteed Accuracy and Precision
Advanced Measurements Are Fast and Easy to Obtain

Advanced Measurements Are Fast and Easy to Obtain

Improved analysis functions make the DSX1000 microscope a powerful and versatile inspection tool

  • Supports complex measurement, including profile, inter-surface step, surface roughness, and more.
  • Faster analyses with advanced easy-to-use functions

Supported models

available DSX model

5 Advantages of the DSX1000 Series Microscope Over Conventional Microscopes

01
All-in-One System with a Wide Magnification Range

With the DSX1000 microscope:

Complete your inspection using one easy-to-use system

With a conventional microscope:

Two microscopes, a low-magnification and a high-magnification model, are needed to complete an inspection

02
High-Resolution Image at High Magnification

With the DSX1000 microscope:

High resolution and long working distance in one objective

With a conventional microscope:

Resolution decreases as magnification increases

03
Long Working Distance Objectives

With the DSX1000 microscope:

Observe uneven samples without bumping into them

With a conventional microscope:

The objective can crash into the sample, potentially damaging it

04
Multiple Observations with a Single Click

With the DSX1000 microscope:

All 6 observation methods are available at all magnifications

With a conventional microscope:

Only one or two observation methods are available, limiting what can be seen in the sample

05
Guaranteed Accuracy and Precision

With the DSX1000 microscope:

Both accuracy and repeatability are guaranteed at all magnifications

With a conventional microscope:

The measurement precision is not guaranteed

Service and Support You Can Trust

From calibration to training, we offer a broad portfolio of services to help you maintain optimal device performance. Evident service contracts are:

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Improve the Speed, Efficiency, and Security of Your Inspections

PRECiV DSX

PRECiV is our unified imaging software for controlling all of our industrial microscopes and accessories. The simple-to-use software enables fast, efficient inspection workflows for quantitative 2D/3D measurement and image analysis as well as advanced materials solutions.

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Specifications

DSX10-SZH DSX10-UZH
Optical System Optical system Telecentric optical system
Zoom ratio 10X (motorized)
Zoom magnification method Motorized
Calibration Automatic
Lens attachment Quick-switch, coded lens attachments automatically update magnification and visual field information
Maximum total magnification
(on a 27-inch monitor, 1:1 display, at 100% image magnification)
9637X
Working distance (W.D.), 66.1 mm – 0.35 mm
Accuracy and repeatability (X-Y plane) Accuracy*1 ±3%
Repeatability 3σn-1 2%
Repeatability (Z axis)*2 Repeatabilty σn-1 1 μm
Camera Image sensor 1 / 1.2 inch, 2.35 million pixel color CMOS
Cooling Peltier cooling
Frame rate 60 fps (maximum)
Low 960 × 600 (16:10)
Medium 1600 × 1200 (4:3)
1920 × 1080 (16:9)
1920 × 1200 (16:10)
1200 × 1200 (1:1)
High (pixel shift mode) 2880 × 1800 (16:10)
Super high (pixel shift mode) 5760 × 3600 (16:10)
3CMOS mode (high quality) Not available Available (high and super high modes only)
Illumination Color light source LED
Lifetime 60,000 h (design value)
Observation BF (brightfield) Standard
OBQ (oblique) Standard
DF (darkfield) Standard
LED ring divided into four divisions
MIX (brightfield + darkfield) Standard
Simultaneous observation of BF + DF
PO (polarization) Standard
DIC (differential interference) Not available Standard
Contrast up Standard
Depth of focus up function Not available Standard
Transmitted lighting Standard*3
Focus Focusing Motorized
Stroke 101 mm (motorized)

*1 Calibration by an Evident or a dealer service technician is necessary. To guarantee the accuracy of XY, calibration with DSX-CALS-HR (calibration sample) is required. To issue certificates, calibration work must be undertaken by an Evident calibration service technician.
*2 When using a 20X or higher objective.
*3 The optional DSX10-ILT is required.

Objective DSX10-SXLOB DSX10-XLOB UIS2
Objective lens Maximum sample height 50 mm 115 mm 145 mm
Maximum sample height
(free angle observation)
50 mm
Parfocal distance 140 mm 75 mm 45 mm
Lens attachment Integrated with lens Available
Total magnification
(on a 27-inch monitor, 1:1 display, at 100% image magnification)
27 – 1927X 58 – 7710X 34*4 – 9637X
Actual F.O.V. (μm) 19,200 µm – 270 µm 9,100 µm – 70 µm 17,100 µm – 50 µm
Adaptor Diffusion adaptor (optional) Available Not Available
Eliminate reflection adaptor (optional) Available Not Available
Lens attachment Number of objectives that can be attached Up to 1 piece
(attachment is integrated with lens)
Up to 2 pieces
Objective lens case Three lens attachments can be stored

*4 Total (maximum) magnification when using MPLFLN1.25X

Stage DSX10-RMTS DSX10-MTS U-SIC4R2
XY stage: motorized / manual Motorized (with rotation function) Motorized Manual
XY stroke Stroke priority mode: 100 mm × 100 mm
Rotation priority mode: 50 mm × 50 mm
100 mm × 100 mm 100 mm × 105 mm
Rotation angle Stroke priority mode : ±20°
Rotation priority mode : ±90°
Not available
Display rotation angle GUI Not available
Load-resistance 5 kg (11 lb) 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Frame DSX-UF DSX-TF
Z-axis stroke 50 mm (manual)
Tilt observation Not available ±90°
Tilt angle display Not available GUI
Tilt angle method Not available Manual, fix / release handle
Measurement Standard Basic interactive measurements
3D Line profile measurement and simple 3D measurements
2D Line profile measurements
Advanced interactive measurement, including auto-edge detection and auxiliary lines
Neural Network Labelling
Live AI
Offline EFI, Offline Panorama
Image enhancement filters
Optional 3D Analysis Application*
Count and Measure
Neural Network Training
Material Solutions
Auto edge measurement
Particle analysis
Sphere/cylinder surface angle analysis
Multi-data analysis**

*Requires PV-3DAA.
**Requires Experimental total assist application software (OLS51-S-ETA).

Display 27-inch flat panel display
Resolution 1920 (H) × 1080 (V)
System total Upright frame system Tilt frame system
Weight (frame, head, motorized stage, display, and console) 43.7 kg (96.3 lb) 46.7 kg (103 lb)
Power consumption 100 – 120 V / 220 – 240 V, 1.1 / 0 .54 A, 50 / 60 Hz

Applications

DSX1000 Applications

Perform Highly Accurate Thickness Measurements of the Internal Layer of a Multilayer Ceramic Condenser

Perform Highly Accurate Thickness Measurements of the Internal Layer of a Multilayer Ceramic Condenser

Multilayer ceramic condensers (MCLLs) have been attracting attention and it has found widespread use in applications ranging from mobile terminals to automobiles. Moreover, it is expected that large quantities of MCLLs will be incorporated into 5G devices. The DSX1000 is easy to measure thickness of the Internal layer of MCLLs with high resolution.

Electronics IC/Wafer

Using a Digital Microscope for Precise Burr Measurement on Injection-Molded Products

Using a Microscope for Precise Burr Measurement on Injection-Molded Products

Olympus' DSX1000 digital microscope makes it easier to obtain optimal images that facilitate the quality control of burrs on injection-molded components. It comes equipped with various functions that enable you to acquire images at the desired magnification, observation method, illumination angle, and an image-processing function.

Metal
Fabrication/Mold

Measuring the Thickness of Automotive Pipe Coatings Using a Digital Microscope

Measuring the Thickness of Automotive Pipe Coatings Using a Microscope

In the quality control process, inspectors must assess coating thicknesses to make sure they meet specifications and check for thickness variations. DSX1000 provides pattern matching and shading correction algorithms that enable you to stitch images together.

Automotive

Inspecting Burrs on Pistons Using a Digital Microscope

Inspecting Burrs on Pistons Using a Microscope

If there are burrs in the piston’s grooves, it can lead to serious engine issues. DSX1000 offers "Observe small burrs with clear images at low magnification", "Instantly switch to a higher magnification objective to analyze burrs" and " See the piston ring groove from different angles with a tilting frame" and provide efficient workflow.

Automotive

Observing the Metal Flow in Forged Products Using a Digital Microscope

Observing the Metal Flow in Forged Products Using a Microscope

There are many parts that are forged, such as gears, valves, and connecting rods used in automobiles. DSX1000 can observe the metal flow that affects toughness using the auto-stitching function.

Metal
Fabrication/Mold

Inspecting the Brazed Joints of Radiator Fins Using a Digital Microscope

Inspecting the Brazed Joints of Radiator Fins Using a Microscope

Radiators are important role in engine cooling and it is essential to confirm the brazing of pipes and fins for quality control. DSX1000's multi-preview function makes it simple to view the sample using multiple observation methods to find the right one and makes inspections more efficient.

Automotive

Measuring a Connecting Rod’s Slit Width Using a Digital Microscope

Measuring a Connecting Rod’s Slit Width Using a Microscope

Connecting rods are required to be strong enough to withstand tens of millions of revolutions per minute, and the slit width is strictly controlled. With the DSX1000, the slit width that could not be clearly observed with a conventional microscope can be observed with high accuracy.

Automotive

Inspecting the Surface of Brake Pads

Inspecting a Brake Pad’s Surface using a Microscope

A brake pad's surface impacts its performance, including braking force, heat stability, noise, and heat generation. microscopes are used to check that the compounds used to create the brake pad are mixed properly.

Automotive

Inspecting the Appearance of Bonding Wire

Inspecting Bonding Wires Using a Microscope

Microscopes are effective tools for analyzing defects, such as wire breakage, wire pitch deviation, bonding peeling, and migration that can occur during the bonding process.

Electronics
IC/Wafer

Detecting Damage on a Drill Bit Edge Using a Digital Microscope

Detecting Damage on a Drill Bit Edge Using a Microscope

Drill bits are widely used in industrial fields as a cutting tool. If the edge is damaged, inaccuracies may arise during hole positioning, or the drill may break. Conventional microscope is commonly used to perform drill inspection, but there are challenges. The DSX1000 offers advantages of detecting damage on a drill bit edge.

Metal
Fabrication/Mold

Detecting Manufacturing Defects on Semiconductor Wafers Using a Digital Microscope

Detecting Manufacturing Defects on Semiconductor Wafers Using a Microscope

Semiconductors are essential components in many electronic devices. Defects can be introduced into the circuit during manufacturing process, and visual inspection using a microscope is a preferred option to inspect defects. The DSX1000 simplifies semiconductor visual inspection.

Electronics
IC/Wafer

How a Digital Microscope’s Deep Focal Depth Enables the Complete Inspection of Connector Pins

How a Microscope’s Deep Focal Depth Enables the Complete Inspection of Connector Pins

Manufacturers use strict quality control measures to minimize failures of electrical connector pins, and microscopes play an essential role. The DSX1000 microscope’s objective lenses offer the depth of focus and resolution required to focus an entire connector pin at the same time, greatly simplifying and speeding up the inspection process.

Electronics
IC/Wafer

Analyzing Fractured Metal Surfaces with a Digital Microscope

Analyzing Fractured Metal Surfaces with a Microscope

Fractography has become increasingly important as infrastructure continues to age and quality control issues cause problems. Optical or microscopes are essential fractography tools that are used to capture high-quality images for analysis. See details of advantages which DSX1000 can offer to analyze factured metal surfaces.

Metal
Fabrication/Mold

Inspecting the Appearance of Bonding Wire

Measuring the Volume of Integrated Circuit Chipping After the Dicing Process Using a Microscope

During the dicing process of integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing, amount of allowable roughness of wafer surface is carefully controlled. Amount of roughness is checked with a microscope, but the physical properties of IC chips can be challenging. The DSX1000 objective lenses offer high resolution at low magnification to reduce shading and flare, enabling inspectors to more easily see chipping during low-magnification observations.

Electronics
IC/Wafer

Acquiring Clear Images and Accurate Dimension Measurements of a Laminated Ceramic Capacitor Using a Digital Microscope

Inspecting Glass Fiber Peeling in a Printed Wiring Board’s Glass Epoxy Substrate—Clear Images Are Essential for Quality Control

Inspection of resin peeling defects is critical as these defects can cause a completed PWB to have lower insulation and heat resistance, making them more susceptible to failure. PWBs are challenging to inspect with a microscope. The DSX1000 microscope has advanced telecentric optics and high-resolution objectives that offer an excellent depth of focus, which enable you to observe an etched PWB to investigate the cause of a defect.

Electronics
IC/Wafer

Measuring the Circuit Shape of a Printed Wiring Board Using a Digital Microscope

Acquiring Clear Images and Accurate Dimension Measurements of a Laminated Ceramic Capacitor Using a Microscope

Manufacturers measure the laminated ceramic capacitors’ dimensions and visually inspect them to look for cracks in the ceramic. Microscopes or microscopes is used to supplement the automated inspection system, but poses challenges. The DSX1000 offers multiple advantages to inspect capacitors.

Electronics
IC/Wafer

Measuring the Circuit Shape of a Printed Wiring Board Using a Digital Microscope

Measuring the Circuit Shape of a Printed Wiring Board Using a Microscope

During the manufacturing process of PWBs, a microscopic inspection is necessary to analyze circuit shape precisely. There are multiple advantages of measuring circuit shape with the DSX1000.

Electronics
IC/Wafer

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