Overview
The ai-Phase Mobile M3 type1 is built for precise thermal diffusivity analysis where conventional approaches are often difficult to apply, especially for thin films, foils, coatings, and other small-format samples.
Using Temperature Wave Analysis (TWA), the system evaluates heat transport behavior from phase delay in a controlled temperature wave, enabling stable and reproducible measurements across a broad material range.
Developed from ai-Phase expertise in micro- and nano-scale thermal characterization, Mobile M3 type1 combines compact hardware, low power consumption, and user-friendly operation. The result is a practical instrument for laboratories and R&D teams that need reliable thermal transport data without long setup procedures or complex sample preparation.
For full technical details, application notes, and accessories, please refer to the official product page, brochure and flyer.
Basic design and concept
- Compact and lightweight design for easy transport and bench use.
- Energy-efficient architecture with low power demand.
- Straightforward operation for both experienced and new users.
- Suitable for thin film-like materials including polymers, metals, ceramics, paper, and selected liquids.
- High sensitivity supported by a full digital lock-in amplifier concept.
- Rapid measurement workflow with minimal pre-treatment.
- Flexible platform for a wide range of applications and future modifications.
Outstanding features
- Wide temperature-wave frequency range: 0.001 Hz to 2 kHz.
- Fast-response in-house sensor and heater technology.
- Optimized for very thin and/or very small samples (micrometer and milligram scale).
- Typical measurement time in the order of minutes.
- Portable form factor for easy handling between labs and test environments.
- Service-friendly construction with replaceable units.
- Automated, user-focused software workflow.
- USB bus-powered operation for reduced energy use.
- Method alignment with ISO 22007-3 and ISO 22007-6.
Primary specification
| Range of thermal diffusivity | Order of 10−8 ～ 10−4 m²/s |
|---|---|
| Heat-sensitive area (sensor size) | 0.25 × 0.5 mm |
| Measurement environment | Room temperature in air (Measurements in the glove box is also available) |
| Thickness resolution | 0.1 μm |
| Thickness accuracy | ±1 μm or within 1% |
| Thermal diffusivity evaluation principle | Phase delay of temperature wave |
| Amplitude of temperature wave | Within ±2°C |
| Frequency range (temperature wave) | 0.001 Hz to 2 kHz |
| Typical measurement time | Several minutes (sample dependent) |
| Power supply | USB bus power |
| Standards / method references | ISO 22007-3, ISO 22007-6 |
| Measurement sample | |
| Shape | Two surfaces are parallel and smooth |
| Sample Size | Minimum 2 × 2 mm |
| Thickness range | 10 μm ～ 2 mm (depends on sample) |
| Variety | Organics, in-organics, and metals (e.g., polymer films, metallic foils, …) |