Zygo
Nexview NX 2 Optical Surface
Plate 01Overview of ZYGO Nexview™ NX2 Non-Contact Optical Profiling System
Zygo CorporationWatch on YouTubePlate 02ZYGO Nexview™ NX2 Non-Contact Optical Profiling System - 3D Optical Profiler
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What it is
The Zygo Nexview NX 2 is manufactured by Zygo. The system supports objectives from 1.0X to 100X magnification, available in standard and long working distance versions. The motorized part stage offers XY travel options of 200 mm or 200 x 325 mm, with ±4° tilt. The vertical scan range is 150 μm with a precision piezo drive and 20 mm with extended scan. Surface topography repeatability is 0.06 nm, and RMS repeatability is 0.005 nm. Optical lateral resolution is 0.34 μm with the 100X objective, and spatial sampling is 0.04 μm with the 100X objective and 2X zoom.[2][1]
How it works
The Nexview NX 2 uses a proprietary solid-state white light illuminator with software-selectable field stop, aperture stop, and spectral filters. The measurement array is selectable among 1600 x 1200, 1000 x 1000, 1000 x 600, and 1000 x 200 pixels. The Z-drive (focus) stage has a 100 mm range with 0.1 μm resolution. Part viewing includes selectable monochrome and color imaging with a fringe-free viewing mode. The system controller is an i7 class PC running ZYGO Mx software under Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit). Optical zoom is motorized with three encoded positions: 0.5X, 1.0X, and 2.0X included, with 0.75X and 1.5X optional. Objective mounting options include a single objective dovetail, a manual encoded four-position turret, and a motorized four-position turret.[2][1]
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Power & electrical3
Vacuum & pumping2
- Compressed Air for Table
- 4.1 to 5.5 bar (60 to 80 psi), dry and filtered; 6 mm OD hose input, ¼ in.[2]
Optics & imaging17
- Objective Mounting Options:[2]
- Single objective dovetail[2]
- Optical Zoom Motorized 3-position encoded zoom[2]
- Field of View Objective and zoom selectable from 0.04 x 0.04mm to 17.49 x 17.49mm,[2]
- Illuminator Proprietary solid-state white light source with software-selectable field stop, aperture stop and spectral filters[2]
- Focus Motorized manual or auto focus with through-the-lens focus aid[2]
- Objective Mounting Options
- Single objective dovetail; Manual Encoded 4-position turret; Motorized 4-position turret[2]
- Optical Zoom
- Motorized 3-position encoded zoom - 0.5X, 1.0X, 2.0X included; 0.75X, 1.5X optional[2]
- Field of View
- 0.04 x 0.04 mm to 17.49 x 17.49 mm, selectable by objective and zoom; integrated field stitching[2]
- Illuminator
- Proprietary solid-state white light source with software-selectable field stop, aperture stop and spectral filters[2]
Control & software2
Configuration & options16
- Manual Encoded 4-position turret[2]
- Motorized 4-position turret[2]
- 0.5X, 1.0X, 2.0X included[2]
- 0.75X, 1.5X optional[2]
- Integrated field stitching for larger areas[2]
- Part Viewing
- Selectable Monochrome and Color imaging with available fringe-free viewing mode[2]
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vertical scan range of the Zygo Nexview NX2?
The vertical scan range is 150 μ m with precision piezo drive and 20 mm with extended scan.[2][1]
What objectives are available for the Nexview NX 2?
Objectives from 1.0X to 100X magnification are supported, in standard and long working distance versions.[2][1]
What is the surface topography repeatability of the Nexview NX 2?
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026.
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