Diamond is the hardest material on earth. And it also has many other superior features, for instance, the highest thermal conductivity and a wide band-gap.(5.5eV) Starting with processing a diamond phonograph needle, Namiki has developed a totally new concept microfabrication technique of diamond and opened up a wide range of application fields. Recently we consider applying a micro-diamond needle with high aspect ratio to the SPM (scanning probe microscope).
· High durability
· Electrical conductivity by impurity doping
· High aspect ratio ( >20 ) and 60μm length.
· Atomic level top point (Top radius < 10μm )

Applications using the durability and the hardness
· Large area measurement and repeat scan
· SPM lithography
· Magnetic material coated diamond probe for Magnetic Force Microscopy
· Photo mask repair

Applications using the durability and the electrical conductivity
· Scanning Spread Resistance Microscopy
· Scanning Capacitance Microscopy

Applications using the high thermal conductivity
· Scanning Thermal Microscopy

Applications using the high aspect ratio
· Deep trench measurement
· Side wall measurement
· Cell manipulation