The Lake Shore Blog

New paper by CEA Saclay Irfu provides overview of support hardware and software that can be used for particle accelerator, including Cernox and platinum sensors

New first-look video examines MeasureReady 155 I/V source for low-noise measurement, which is ideal for performing I-V curve and other material measurements

When you add instrumentation to your device under test, it becomes part of the circuit. The wrong circuit setup can cause unintended measurement problems.

Researchers have developed a novel RF bolometer using a CNT thin film as the thermistor element using the Lake Shore CPX-VF probe station.

Proper cable selection and shielding can help prevent magnetic interference in electronic device measurement, thus preventing noise.

When evaluating a laboratory measurement with multiple instruments, ground loops are common. Follow these tips to troubleshoot ground loop noise in a circuit.

New dual-connector parametric probes that make it easier to perform capacitance-voltage (C-V) and four-point measurements in Lake Shore cryogenic probe stations

The right current/voltage source setup can help prevent AC leakage current when performing electrical characterization measurements.

The Cassini probe with its Lake Shore sensors will plunge downward on September 15 and become a meteor, burning up through Saturn’s thick atmosphere.

New paper published in MRS Advances on use of high-temperature first order reversal curves (FORCs) for magnetic nanocomposite material characterization research

An instrument proven to be low noise can help reduce I-V measurement error and save time when characterizing electronic devices; download the free whitepaper.

New ring magnet kit option provides vertical field within five Lake Shore probe stations currently not equipped for probing as a function of magnetic field.

Criteria for magnetic measurements are speed, sensitivity, and field/temperature range. Speed is especially critical when performing FORC measurements.

Model 372 app note explains which application would be better suited for use of the 8-channel Model 3708 preamp and scanner or the 16-channel Model 3726 scanner

Lake Shore Cryotronics VSM technology has assisted researchers studying the use of nanoscale magnetic materials for possible use in water purification processes

We made new enhancements to the website to make Lake Shore cryogenic temperature sensor packages much easier to distinguish and choose.

RF MEMS are used in micro- and millimeter-wave circuits, such as those designed for radio astronomy. Probe stations enable wafer-level device characterization.

The capacitance bridge shown was important for a specific type of cryogenic measurement; Lake Shore written article explores the evolution of instrumentation since the 1940s

Now available: app note on 8600 Series VSM that discusses sensitivity for low-moment magnetic material measurements and a new FORC e-book.

Ways to combat high LHe costs include helium recovery systems, a governement LHe purchasing program, and the use of recirculating instead of open cycle systems.