Scanning probe instrument

摘要

A scanning probe instrument which can calibrate measured values and permits accurate length measurements regardless of a magnification factor. A scan signal generator produces a fine movement signal that is amplified or attenuated by an attenuator. Magnification data items for various magnification modes are stored in a dimensional relation storing portion. A magnification selector portion reads data for setting either magnification corresponding to the present mode of operation of the scanning probe instrument specified by a mode signal from the dimensional relation storing portion and sends it to an attenuator. The attenuator amplifies or attenuates the scan signal at a magnification corresponding to the magnification data supplied via the magnification selector portion.