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NT 8000 Optical

Metrology & InspectionProduced 2005–Veeco NT 8000 Optical family
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The Veeco/Wyko NT 8000 is an optical profilometer used for metrology and inspection. The NT 8000 features an 8 x 8 stage controlled by a Galil 5-axis stage controller. The NT 8000 includes a motorized 4-place turret with 5x and 50x objectives.[1]

NT 8000 Optical — Inventory photo
Fig. 01NT 8000 OpticalInventory photo[2]

What is it?

Applications

The Veeco NT 8000 is designed for semiconductor applications, including wafer surface inspection and metrology.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging2

Objectives
Motorized 4-place turret with 5x and 50x objectives[1]
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Field of view (FOV) lenses
Alignment lenses with magnifications of 0.55x, 1x, and 2x[1]
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Control & software3

Stage
8 x 8 stage controlled by Galil 5-axis stage controller[1]
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Computer
Nixsystem G5 computer running Windows 7[1]
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Software
Vision 3.6 with advanced analysis, data storage testing and stitching[1]
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Configuration & options1

Isolation
Built-in TMC isolation stand[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2005Production start[2]

    Source states the instrument is of 2005 vintage.

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Frequently asked questions

What computer and software does the NT 8000 use?

The NT 8000 uses a Nixsystem G5 computer running Windows 7 with Vision 3.6 software.[1]

Does the NT 8000 include vibration isolation?

Yes, it includes a built-in TMC isolation stand.[1]

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the NT 8000 Optical are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the NT 8000 Optical are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NT 8000 Optical are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the NT 8000 Optical is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the NT 8000 Optical are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]exapro.com — exapro.comexapro.com
  2. [2]Equipment inventory listing
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Last updated Sep 28, 2026.

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