Talos Transmission Electron Microscopes

Talos (S)TEM models

Thermo Scientific Talos (Scanning) Transmission Electron Microscopes are available in a variety of configurations to best suit your needs. Whether studying nanomaterials, biological samples, or analyzing semiconductor devices, having a specialized (S)TEM instrument helps ensure optimal performance and insightful data collection with high throughput for your applications. Each model offers unique features and capabilities tailored to different needs, empowering you to achieve your goals with precision and efficiency. Use the selection guide to find the right Talos (S)TEM for your applications.

Talos Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopes for materials science

For materials science applications, Talos (S)TEMs enable comprehensive characterization of materials down to the atomic scale, allowing you to elucidate the microstructure and other important properties of materials. Featuring high-resolution imaging, comprehensive elemental analysis, and in situ capabilities, the Talos TEMs empower materials scientists to unlock new insights and drive innovation in diverse fields ranging from understanding crystal defects to exploring interfaces, phase transformations, and more.

Talos F200X (S)TEM

The Thermo Scientific Talos F200X  Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope ((S)TEM) combines outstanding high-resolution STEM imaging with high-performance EDS. Featuring four in-column SDD Super-X EDS Detectors, it delivers 2D and 3D chemical characterization plus compositional mapping with unique cleanliness.  Integrated with Thermo Scientific Velox Software, this platform generates high-accuracy and repeatable results, offering the multi-purpose versatility and heavy-duty flexibility that customers need for a diverse range of research and industrial applications.

 

Key features

  • Cutting-edge energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) for high-speed, high-quality elemental distribution and concentration analysis
  • Simultaneous EDS and EELS can be utilized to analyze heavy and light elements with chemical bonding information 
  • High resolution, EDS cleanliness, and high quality in 2D as well as 3D
  • X-FEG and X-CFEG available for the highest brightness and energy resolution
  • High accuracy and repeatable results with integrated Velox Software

Talos F200S (S)TEM

The Thermo Scientific Talos F200S Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope ((S)TEM) provides essential high-resolution STEM imaging with features designed to enhance throughput, precision, and ease of use. As a practical alternative to the Talos F200X (S)TEM, it offers a more cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications in academic, government, and industrial research, delivering reliable performance for core imaging and analysis needs.

 

Key features

  • Intuitive and easy-to-use automation software
  • Available with Super-X EDS for rapid quantitative chemical analysis
  • High throughput with simultaneous multi-signal acquisition

 

Talos F200i (S)TEM

The Thermo Scientific Talos F200i Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope was uniquely designed for performance and productivity across a wide range of materials science applications. Featuring a more compact enclosure and a standard X-TWIN pole piece gap that enhances flexibility, it opens more opportunities for high-resolution 2D and 3D characterization, in situ dynamic observations, and diffraction applications.

 

Key features

  • Compact design with X-TWIN objective lens
  • Available with S-FEG, X-FEG, or X-CFEG
  • Fast, flexible EDS options for comprehensive elemental analysis

Talos TEMs for the life sciences, pathology, and drug development

Talos TEMs offer flexible solutions for academic, pathology, and pharmaceutical imaging facilities. From ultrastructural imaging of thin-sectioned cells and tissues, to nanoparticle characterization for drug development, to cryo-electron microscopy applications such as native-state imaging and single particle analysis, Thermo Scientific TEMs support your current needs and can be upgraded as your applications expand over time.

Thermo Scientific Talos 12 TEM

  • Well suited for multi-user facilities performing biological research, pathology analysis, or pharmaceutical drug formulation analysis
  • Offers tissue section imaging for pathologists, cell biologists, neurobiologists, and plant researchers
  • Can be equipped with cryo-EM capabilities for native-state imaging, as well as protein and crystal structure analysis
  • Capable of high-throughput cryo-EM acquisition and analysis of lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery systems

Thermo Scientific Talos F200C TEM

  • Designed for mixed life and materials sciences facilities, or labs performing drug formulation analysis
  • Offers tissue section imaging for pathologists, cell biologists, neurobiologists, and plant researchers
  • High-contrast, high-quality TEM and STEM with up to four-channel integrated STEM detectors for in-depth materials analysis
  • Higher resolution and throughput for cryo-EM applications
     

Talos Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopes for semiconductor device analysis

Talos F200E (S)TEM

Specifically designed for semiconductor applications, the Thermo Scientific Talos F200E (S)TEM delivers fast, precise, quantitative characterization of semiconductor devices in multiple dimensions. With innovative features designed to optimize productivity, precision, and ease-of-use, the Talos F200E (S)TEM is the flexible solution for semiconductor analytical applications.

 

Key features

  • Guaranteed minimized linear image distortion provides repeatable and accurate ground truth data
  • Cutting-edge energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) for high-speed, high-quality elemental distribution and concentration analysis
  • Simultaneous EDS and EELS can be utilized to analyze heavy and light elements with chemical bonding information
  • Maximum flexibility with live TEM image rotation, simultaneous operation of multiple STEM detectors, and integrated differential phase contrast (iDPC) imaging

 

Learn more about Talos (S)TEM models

  Materials Science Semiconductors Life Sciences
Features Talos F200x Talos F200i Talos F200S Talos F200E Talos F200C Talos 12
Pole piece X-TWIN X-TWIN         X-TWIN C-TWIN
Gun type X-FEG X-CFEG S-FEG X-FEG X-CFEG S-FEG X-FEG X-FEG LaB6/W

Talos Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope accessories and upgrades

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a wide range of accessories and upgrades for scanning transmission electron microscopes to provide the latest capabilities for your instrument, helping you stay at the forefront of scientific advancements in materials science research.

Talos Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope upgrade options

Optional upgrades and enhancements can keep your system state-of-the-art and help you use your instrument in the most effective and productive way possible.

I have a Talos G1/G2 (S)TEM Talos G2.1 (S)TEM Upgrade with
4DSTEM/Virtual Detectors
 Win10 & NG STEM Option 4DSTEM on Ceta Camera
System Connect t.b.f. t.b.f. System Connect
NanoMegas Ceta & HAADF Win10 Option NanoMegas
AutoScript Software for TEM Win10 Option AutoScript Software for TEM
Falcon 4i Detector Win 10 Option Falcon 4i Detector
Velox Software V3.x Win10 * Included with Win10*
Smart Cam Win10 * Included with Velox*
ClickTilt Win10 * Included with Velox*


(*) Free with Win10

Explanation of table:

Win10 (3.17): Upgrade to Windows 10 is required for this option, last available version is 3.17 (3.18 and later not supported)

Win 10: Upgrade to Windows 10 is required for this option, no restrictions (yet) on last version (3.18 and later supported)

NG STEM: An upgrade with NG STEM (Panther STEM Detector) is required for this option

Option: An upgrade to have this option is possible without software upgrade (an upgrade of the server software may be required)

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.