Filmetrics
F10-VC
The Filmetrics F10-VC is a spectrometer that simultaneously measures accurate reflectance and transmittance. The F10-VC captures reflectance and transmittance spectra with a single mouse click. The F10-VC measures in a wavelength range of 380-1050 nm.[1][2][3]
Produced
2008–
Optics
15 nm–70 µm[1]
What it is
The F10-VC is part of the Filmetrics F10-VC family that includes variants with different wavelength and thickness ranges. The F10-VC package includes an integrated spectrometer and light source unit, FILMeasure software, reference materials, connecting cables, and an operator's manual.[1]
How it works
The F10-VC captures reflectance and transmittance spectra with a single mouse click. The instrument supports minimum and maximum reflectance and transmittance reporting, full width at half maximum analysis, color analysis, and optional thickness and index measurement modules.[1][2]
The F10-VC is offered with multiple wavelength ranges and thickness ranges across its variants. The instrument can export and print data easily.[1]
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe F10-VC fits in thin-film characterization rather than in film deposition or patterning. The instrument is used after a film has been formed to evaluate optical response and thickness-related properties.
Applications
The F10-VC is used for vacuum coating analysis.[2]
- biomedical
- displays
- hardcoats
- metals
- ophthalmics
- optics
- parylene
- PCBs & PWBs
- OSP/Cu finishes
- porous silicon
- semiconductors
- failure analysis
- MEMS
- process films
- teaching labs
- solar PV
- thick resist
- vacuum coatings
- web inspection
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
Optics & imaging16
Control & software1
Configuration & options11
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F10-VC-UV | — | — | Thickness range 1 nm–50 µm; wavelength range 200–1100 nm. | web.archive.org[1] |
| F10-VC-NIR | — | — | Thickness range 100 nm–100 µm; wavelength range 950–1700 nm. | web.archive.org[1] |
| F10-VC-EXR | — | — | Thickness range 15 nm–100 µm; wavelength range 380–1700 nm. | web.archive.org[1] |
| F10-VC | — | — | Base model with 15 nm-70 µm thickness range and 380-1050 nm wavelength range. | web.archive.org[1] |
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
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The control-system platform and OS era of the F10-VC are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the F10-VC are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the F10-VC is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the F10-VC are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the F10-VC are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [2]pr.com — pr.compr.com
- [3]Filmetrics Releases New F10-VC Spectrometer for Vacuum Coating Applications — express-press-release.netexpress-press-release.net
- [4]confluence.nanofab.ualberta.ca — confluence.nanofab.ualberta.caconfluence.nanofab.ualberta.ca
Last updated Oct 5, 2026.