Description
Inficon IPN 013-001 Crystal Oscillator Leybold-Heraeus XTC Thin Film Rate BNC
The Inficon IPN 013-001 is a quartz crystal oscillator module designed for use with Inficon XTC-series thin film deposition rate and thickness monitoring systems. It serves as the sensing front-end in a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) setup, driving the quartz sensor crystal and relaying the frequency signal back to the controller for real-time rate and thickness calculations. The unit is a compact, ruggedized inline module with BNC connectors on both ends — one for the crystal sensor connection (labeled XTAL) and one for the signal output — and carries both Inficon and Leybold-Heraeus branding, reflecting the company's ownership history.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Inficon (Leybold-Heraeus)
- Part Number (IPN): 013-001
- Serial Number: 011-3078 (representative unit; delivered unit may vary)
- Type: Quartz Crystal Oscillator (QCM) module
- Connectors: Two BNC connectors — one XTAL (crystal) end, one signal output end
- Enclosure: Compact black textured metal housing with panel-mount BNC flanges
- Label: White adhesive label showing part number, serial number, and XTAL directional indicator
- Condition note: One BNC end shows heavy corrosion and oxidation; the opposite end is in comparatively cleaner condition — please review photos carefully
- Includes: Oscillator module only — no cables or accessories
Applications
Quartz crystal oscillator modules like the Inficon IPN 013-001 are used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems — including thermal evaporation, electron-beam evaporation, and sputtering — to monitor thin film deposition rate and cumulative film thickness in real time. The oscillator drives a quartz sensor crystal positioned inside the deposition chamber; as material deposits on the crystal, its resonant frequency shifts, and the controller (such as the Inficon XTC or XTC-2 deposition controller) converts that frequency change into an accurate rate and thickness readout. These modules were a standard component in semiconductor fabrication, optical coating, and research PVD systems during the 1980s and 1990s, and the XTC platform they support remains in active use in legacy deposition systems worldwide. Replacement oscillator modules are routinely sought by labs and production facilities maintaining older Inficon and Leybold-Heraeus deposition equipment.
This Inficon IPN 013-001 Crystal Oscillator has not been powered up or tested at our facility. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use with a thin film deposition rate monitoring system. The enclosure is in fair used condition — the black textured metal housing shows general handling wear, and notably one BNC connector end has significant corrosion and oxidation buildup on the connector body and surrounding hardware, while the opposite BNC end is in comparatively cleaner condition. The unit label is intact and legible. This oscillator is being sold as-is and untested; buyers should evaluate the corroded BNC connector carefully before purchasing. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
INFICON |
Model: |
IPN 013-001 |
MPN: |
013-001 |
Secondary Model: |
Leybold-Heraeus IPN 013-001 |
Type: |
Crystal Oscillator |
SKU: |
48642 |
Connector Type: |
BNC (x2, one each end) |
Compatible With: |
Inficon XTC Thin Film Deposition Rate Monitor |
Compatible With 2: |
Inficon XTC-2 Thin Film Deposition Controller |
Application: |
Thin Film Deposition Rate Monitoring |
Oscillator Type: |
Quartz Crystal Oscillator (QCM) |
Form Factor: |
Inline Module / Handheld |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Germany |
Seller Notes: |
Oscillator only — no cables or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Inficon IPN 013-001 Crystal Oscillator has not been tested at our facility. Pulled from a working environment. One BNC end shows significant corrosion/oxidation; the other is in cleaner condition. Sold as-is, untested. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |