Merlin RDP
Designed with 4D-STEM and electron diffraction in mind, the Merlin RDP offers fast, continuous readout with high dynamic range and DQE, all in a highly compact and retractable platform built on the Medipix3 chip. Ideal for 4D-STEM and 3D ED/MicroED of samples from different fields, including materials science, pharmaceuticals, and biology.
Not every TEM experiment demands bleeding-edge speed — but every lab deserves exceptional results. MerlinEM delivers hybrid pixel performance in a compact format, perfect for sample characterisation using 4D-STEM and 3D ED/MicroED across academic and industrial settings.
It’s the detector of choice for users who want great data from their current microscopes, with hassle-free operation.
Key Features / Benefits:
- High dynamic range and noiseless readout
- Easy installation on standard TEM columns
- Fast frame rates
- Radiation hard
- Small footprint, big performance
- Ideal for daily use across multiple users
Relevant Applications:
- Routine 4D-STEM
- Nanoparticle and thin-film analysis
- Crystal defect mapping
- Materials QA/QC
- 3D ED/MicroED
- University and industrial labs