RBD Instruments was founded in 1990 as a parts and service supplier for PHI (Perkin Elmer, Physical Electronics) Auger, XPS, and SIMS systems and components. Over the next 27 years, our company has become the world-wide leader in the development of software and hardware upgrade products for many legacy surface analysis systems.

Since then, RBD has gone on to produce innovative products for the high-vacuum and ultra high-vacuum industries. Our customers include world-leading research centers, universities, and manufacturers.

Products:
Surface analysis systems & components –   Compact Auger Electron Spectrometer (CMA)
Sputter ion sources – Popular IG2 package is the lowest priced sputter solution on the market
Electron & ion current measurement – 9103 USB data logging picoammeter floats up t0 1500V DC
Water vapor desorption – Remove water vapor and hydro carbons
UHV accessories – Copper gaskets, ion gauge filaments, sputter standards
Surface analysis software – Upgrades for Physical Electronics XPS and AES systems

We also provide refurbished PHI XPS X-ray Photo Electron Spectrometer systems that include installation and a full one year warranty