An ion pump (also referred to as a sputter ion pump) is a type of vacuum pump which operates by sputtering a metal getter. Under ideal conditions, ion pumps are capable of reaching pressures as low as 10 −11 mbar. [1]

Understand the working principle of ion pumps, with explanatory diagrams and an introduction to how pumping speed is affected

Aug 22, 2019 · The ion pump is characterized by its ability to achieve a high degree of vacuum regardless of the type of gas. For this reason, they are used in transmission electron microscopes, electron beam lithography equipment, accelerators, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Discover the complete range of Agilent Vacuum (formerly Varian) ion getter pumps. These ultra high (UHV) and extreme high (XHV) vacuum ion pumps feature mini and small VacIon pumps, medium and large VacIon Plus pumps, titanium sublimation pumps (ion CombiTSP), and ion CombiNEG pumps.

Jun 15, 2024 · An ion pump, called a sputter ion pump, plays a critical role in achieving ultrahigh vacuum levels essential for cutting-edge technology. This innovative vacuum pump technique functions by ionizing gas molecules and employing a metal getter to sputter the ionized gas.

Ion pumps are a vacuum capture pump and this video explains the basic principals of how they operate. Those new to ion pumps will find this very informative...

Ion pumps are commonly used in ultra-high vacuum and can attain pressures less than x 10-11. Ion Pumps have no moving parts and use no oil and are commonly used on vacuum devices like linear accelerators, traveling wave tubes and x-ray tubes.

Oct 13, 2020 · Ion pumps make use of a large magnetic field within an isolated chamber and use high voltages to pull electrons into the assembly. They rely on the sputtering of getter materials located inside a series of cells and through the implantation, or burial, of the ions produced.

Ion pumps, or sputter ion pumps, provide vibration free UHV, ideally suited for delicate, high-precision instrumentation and processes. In addition to Agilent Varian MiniVac ion pump controllers, we offer diode ion pumps, noble diode ion pumps, starcell ion pumps, as well as ion pump cables and custom designed UHV systems.

Sputter ion pumps utilize electric and magnetic fields to ionize gas molecules. These ionized molecules are accelerated by the electric field and collide with the surface of a solid target. This collision embeds the molecules into the surface, creating a vacuum. This process is particularly effective for the removal of inert and reactive gases.