Image Analysis Software

OLYMPUS Stream
Version 2

Focus on Your Solutions

 OLYMPUS Stream, Designed with
Your Workflow in Mind

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Image Capture Measurement Sharing

OLYMPUS Stream Makes Processes Easy, Efficient, Reliable,

and Repeatable

For experts, technicians, and lab managers in the industry, OLYMPUS Stream offers users
guidance through all the necessary steps to acquire sharp and crisp images that are ready
for quantitative measurements and reporting. OLYMPUS Stream enables anyone to conduct
complex image analysis tasks, from image acquisition to standard reporting, without expert
knowledge.

OLYMPUS Stream is flexible and has all the functions necessary to conduct fast and precise
observation sessions on a large variety of samples while maintaining data security and
measurement reliability.

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OLYMPUS Stream Provides Intuitive Solutions for
Manufacturing Quality Control and in Materials
Research

Intuitive, User-Friendly Interface

An easy-to-use interface guides you effortlessly through every
step from image adjustment to report creations and archiving.
As a result, you’ll find that you can finish your tasks more
efficiently, regardless of their complexity.

Designed for Olympus Hardware

OLYMPUS Stream is designed to work seamlessly with various
Olympus microscopes and digital cameras.

Optimized for Materials Science

With specific application modules, OLYMPUS Stream provides
a unique workflow to produce consistent imaging and repeatable
measurements and results.

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 Intuitive, User-Friendly Interface

Easiness that Exceeds Expectations

OLYMPUS Stream Provides a Simpler Way to Work

OLYMPUS Stream’s dynamic GUI reduces desktop clutter and confusion by displaying only the
required tools.

Furthermore, when creating a macro or utilizing advanced customization functions appropriate to

a particular workflow, the work becomes much simpler.

Optical inspection and quality control require frequent measurements. OLYMPUS Stream enables
you to easily perform basic measurements, such as distance, angles, rectangles, circles, ellipses,
and polygons, using the mouse. The measurements provide immediate feedback on the image or
in the live data table.

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Smart Technologies for Crisp Image Capture
I have to make a quick I need a larger
inspection of a live image. field of view.

I’d like to return to my

I want the entire image to original acquisition setting.
be in focus.

Image Capture

Tools for Live Images Quick Panorama & Extended Depth of Focus
OLYMPUS Stream offers a variety of live functions including live OLYMPUS Stream software enables the creation of images for
digital reticles, live zoom, live focus indicator, and live image samples that extend beyond the standard depth of focus or the
measurement. These tools help provide an immediate field of view. The instant Extended Focus Image (EFI) function
understanding of the size of subjects to save time. uses the fine focus adjustment to intuitively combine many
images taken at different Z-levels to build a single combined
image that is entirely in focus. Instant Multiple Image Alignment
(MIA) creates panoramic images by simply moving the XY stage.

Instant MIA image of a coin

Estimating pore size using live digital reticles

(Cross section of die casting)

Recall Acquisition Setting

Recall acquisition setting enables users to quickly recall previously
used camera settings to enable images are captured with
consistent look and feel. When using a motorized microscope,
this function can automatically recall previous hardware settings.
OLYMPUS Stream also guides the user to manually recall settings
when using BX microscopes and stereo microscopes.

Instant EFI image of capacitor on PCB

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 Save Time on Repeated Tasks
I’d like to take a large I cannot remember the I want to create and I need to update this
area image repeatedly order of functions to be edit a report quickly. report with
and efficiently. used. a new image and
measurement.

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Image Capture Measurement Sharing

I’d like to show the I need to create a

image with the report that answers the
magnification. requirements of my
customer.

Guided Operation for Dedicated Purpose Analysis Start New Sample

When performing image analysis, it is often difficult to remember how to perform a function or the
1 Acquire Image
correct order of functions necessary to generate a report with proper images and results.
OLYMPUS Stream offers intuitive tools to perform complex images analysis tasks in compliance 2 Process Image
with most common international standards. This reduces the amount of necessary training and
enables more time for completing the task, rather than remembering how to do it. When using a 3 Analyze Image
motorized stage, the alignment feature speeds up your work on multiple sample locations. Please
refer to pages 11–15 for more materials solutions information. 4 Create Report

User Guidance 1 Acquire Image 2 Process Image

Instructions are shown for the current

operation Test image for roundness shape factor

Workflow Progress 3 Analyze Image 4 Create Report

Progress can be seen at a glance and

the button boxes provide intuitive
operation
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Automatic Calibration Helps Eliminate Variability Among Different Users
The automatic calibration feature uses a standard micrometer to calibrate the microscope and automatically generates a calibration
report. This eliminates human variability in the calibration process for more reliable measurements. For example, when you require
periodical magnification calibration maintenance, the value may differ between when you are tired and not tired, if you are using a
manual calibration method. If you use the Automatic Calibration function, the calibration value is always reliable because it is automatically
calculated with the averaged value from more than 10 points.

Automatic Tools for Efficient Image Acquisition

When creating large, high-resolution automated images using the Multiple Image Alignment (MIA) function, the combination of OLYMPUS
Stream with a motorized stage easily provides a fast result. OLYMPUS Stream utilizes contrast-based software autofocus to rapidly
acquire images of high-contrast surfaces. It is even possible to combine EFI and MIA in the automatic mode.

Sharp and high-contrast MIA image of IC pattern (darkfield observation with 20X objective lens)

Efficient Report Creation

Creating a report can often take longer than capturing the image and taking the measurements. OLYMPUS Stream provides intuitive
report creation to repeatedly produce smart and sophisticated reports based on pre-defined templates. Editing is simple and reports
can be exported to Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. In addition, OLYMPUS Stream reporting enables digital zooming and magnification
on acquired images. Report files are a reasonable size for easier data exchange by email.

Professional report summarizing particle counting data

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 Designed for Olympus Hardware

Modular Approach to Build Your System

OLYMPUS Stream is a powerful and user-friendly tool for making measurements with a microscope because it was developed for
Olympus microscopes with the assistance of experienced microscope users. This means that there’s no need to take care about the
optical parameters of Olympus UIS2 objectives. When importing Olympus DSX and LEXT images into Stream, magnification calibration
is not required. The OLYMPUS Stream software system can be purchased in a variety of packages designed to fit various needs—
whether the capabilities found in the entry-level OLYMPUS Stream Start or the advanced packages.

Configurable Reliable data

Olympus microscope control Automatic recognition

• Upright, inverted, and stereo frames • Microscope unit names
• Nosepieces and illuminators, both motorized • Observation conditions
and coded • Correct magnification

OLYMPUS Stream

Olympus cameras Seamless data import for post-

processing
• Well-balanced color tuning
• DSX digital microscope
• Image processing including HDR
• LEXT laser microscope
• On-line shading correction • Other lab-based imaging systems

High image quality Seamless sharing

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Olympus Digital Cameras
Color fidelity
Seeing a sample as it is, with true color over many complex
elements, is important for reproducible and high-quality
measurements. Olympus utilizes its expertise in optical
components, and cameras, together with the latest monitor
features and even the human eye, to attain optimally balanced
color tuning.

LED color filter

Easy-to-inspect images for materials science

OLYMPUS Stream supports a broad range of Olympus digital cameras and provides a variety of common functions to make inspection
or materials analysis easy and precise.

Clearly exposed for both dark and bright parts by HDR Contrast enhancement by HDR
(Sample: Fuel injector bulb) (Sample: Sliced magnesite)

3 × 3 MIA image: Raw image illustrating shading where images were 3 × 3 MIA image: Tiled image with shading correction
stitched together (No visible tiles make threshold setting in image analysis easier)
(Sample: Residue on membrane filter)
•Please refer to the camera overview catalog for details.

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 Optimized for Materials Science

The Right Solution to Your Inspection Needs

The field of materials science is very demanding in terms of requiring repeatable results to fulfill internal or external standard operating
procedures. Most of these requirements are enforced as standard business requirements and must be taken into account.
OLYMPUS Stream is expandable with a unique series of optional solutions to facilitate individual inspection, measurements, and
analysis with a simple and reliable workflow. OLYMPUS Stream is a solution-oriented product that offers a large variety of applications
for various materials science analysis.

OLYMPUS industrial microscopes also support metallurgical analysis solutions

3-Dimensional Measurement and Line Profiles

New materials, new techniques, and the drive towards nano-technology demand higher standards of measurement and quality control.
Without the appropriate tools for 3D imaging, it is impossible to quantitatively analyze images from a sample. The OLYMPUS Stream 3D
solution provides coded and motorized Z control and instant EFI with height map capability to measure a 3-dimensional sample.
Data obtained: 3D Surface View, 3D Measurement, 3D Profile Measurement

3D surface view (roughness test sample)

Single view and 3D profile measurement

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Count and Measure Solution
Detecting objects and measuring size distribution are
among the most important applications in digital imaging.
OLYMPUS Stream Count and Measure utilizes advanced
threshold methods to reliably separate objects (e.g.
particles, scratches) from the background. More than 50
different object measurement and classification
parameters are available including shape, size, position,
and pixel properties. Two classification parameters can
be selected simultaneously. An OLYMPUS Stream
Desktop license and Count and Measurement Solution
can also be used to support the DSX510 or DSX510i
Digital Microscope for particle analysis common to
metallography evaluation and similar applications.
Etched steel microstructure (original image)
Data obtained: Number of detected particles, Individual
measurement results and Class histograms

Grain boundary detection by Grain boundary detection utilizing

conventional software powerful “Separate Objects” filter

Recommended Functions

Efficient analysis
OLYMPUS Stream provides a way to preset complex
imaging and measuring tasks with the Macro Manager.
The set of tasks can then be performed with a single
click. This capability also allows consistent output when
different operators are using the Count and Measure
solution.

Powerful image filters

OLYMPUS Stream has a variety of useful filters for edge
detection, smoothing, and other purposes. For example, Example of Macro Manager setup Enhanced contrast using the DCE filter
the “Separate Objects” filter, “DCE” (Differential Contrast for Count and Measure (Dendrite in aluminum casting)

Enhancement) filter, and “Grayscale” filter help make

threshold setting and particle detection easier.

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 Solutions for Metallography (Metal/Casting Industries)
Metallography has been described as both a science and an art. Traditionally,
metallography is the study of the microscopic structure of metals and alloys
using optical, digital, and laser scanning microscopes. More recently, as
materials have evolved, metallography has expanded to incorporate materials
ranging from electronics to composites used in sporting goods. By analyzing a
material’s microstructure, its performance and reliability can be better
understood. Today metallography is used in materials development, incoming
inspection, production and manufacturing control, and failure analysis.
Metallography is essential for product reliability.

Grain Sizing in Microstructure Using the Intercept Counting Method

This solution is for manual ferritic or austenitic grain size measurement of steel. It gives
a single averaged value using the different available standards (ASTM E112-12; ISO
643:2012; JIS G 0551:2013; JIS G 0552:1998; GOST 5639-82; GB/T 6394-2002 and
DIN 50601:1985).
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Counting the number of grain • Metallic materials and other types • Various image filters
intercepts with patterns of materials with geometric • HDR
• Direct visualization of pattern and structure
grain boundaries • Non-twinned materials (ferrite,
• Multiple standard selections aluminum, BCC metals)

Grain sizing intercept solution

(Microstructure with ferritic grains)

Grain Sizing in Microstructure Using the Planimetric Method

This solution is for automatic grain size distribution measurement on etched
microstructures (it also works on aluminum microstructure) using the different available
standards (ASTM E112-12; ISO 643:2012; JIS G 0551:2013; JIS G 0552:1998; GOST
5639-82; GB/T 6394-2002 and DIN 50601:1985).
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Counting the number of grains • Metallic materials and other types • Various image filters
included in the image of materials with geometric • HDR
• Powerful grain boundary microstructure
reconstruction by the separator filter • Thermally processed metals
• Multiple standard selections

Grain sizing planimetric solution

(Microstructure with ferritic grains)
Graphite Nodularity Evaluation
This solution enables the automatic evaluation of graphite nodularity and content in cast
iron samples (nodular and vermicular types). The form, distribution, and size of graphite
nodes are classified according to the EN ISO 945-1:2008; ASTM A247-10; JIS G
5502:2001; KS D 4302:2006; GB/T 9441-2009; ISO 16112:2006; JIS G 5505:2013;
ASTM E2567-11 (for nodularity only); ASTM E2567-13 (for nodularity only) and NF A04-
197:2004 (for form only) standards. This solution also assists with determining the ferrite-
pearlite ratio in cast iron cross-sections.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Measures both the ferrite-pearlite • All cast iron samples (metallic • Grayscale mode
ratio (on etched samples) and parts requesting high strength,
graphite distribution (on non-etched castability, etc.)
samples) Cast iron solution
• Measures the distribution of (Ductile cast iron showing nodular graphite)
vermicular graphite using standard
charts
• Multiple standard selections

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Rating of Non-Metallic Inclusion Content in High-Purity Steel
Classify non-metallic inclusions using the image of the worst field or worst inclusion
found manually on the sample. This solution provides results in accordance with ASTM
E45-11 Method A, ISO 4967:1998 Method A, EN 10247:2007 Method M, EN
10247:2007 Method P, DIN 50602:1985 Method M, JIS G 0555:2003 Method A, UNI
3244:1980 Method M, GB/T 10561:2005 Method A. Individual inclusions are displayed
and editable by the user.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Exclusively based on worst field • All high-purity steels • Various image filters
method • Roll bearing, special steels, • HDR
• Users need little training controlled dilatation steel, etc.
• Multiple standard selections,
including the most complex EN Inclusion worst field solution
(Steel with non-metallic inclusions)
10247

Comparison of Actual and Reference Images

Easily compare between live or still images with autoscaled reference images. This
solution includes reference images in each available chargeable set (ASTM E 112-04,
ISO 643:1983, ISO 643:2012, DIN 50602:1985, EN ISO 945-1:2008, SEP 1520:1998,
SEP 1572:1971, EN 10247:2007, ISO 4505:1978). The solution also supports multiple
modes including live overlay display and side-by-side comparision. Additional reference
images can be purchased separately.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Not dependent on microscope • Metallic and other materials • Easy focusing and
magnification • Thermally processed metals capturing tools
• Works with live and still images
• Multiple standard selections
Chart comparison solution
(Steel with non-metallic inclusions)

Chart comparison solution

(Microstructure with ferritic grains)

Other recommended solutions:

Count and Measure, Particle Distribution, Porosity, Extended Phase Analysis, Weld Measurement, 3D 12
 Solutions for Machinery Processing (Automotive/Machined Parts Industries)
When cutting, drilling, polishing, and mining metal parts, many types of small
defects may occur. In order to produce parts that are high quality, scratches,
cracks, pore size, and contamination must be strictly monitored during the
production process.

Welding Distortion
OLYMPUS Stream offers an optional solution for measuring the geometric distortion
induced by heat during welding. It is easy to perform Asymmetry, Multiple Perpendicular
Lines, and A-Throat measurements and the solution enables detailed and quantifiable
measurements of the welding distortion. These measurements are important for
assessing the quality of the weld.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Measures the throat thickness, • Fillet-welded joints (tee, lap, and • MIA and EFI
asymmetry, and thickness corner joints)
• Geometry is shown on the live • Arc-welded joints
image

Weld measurement solution

(A-Throat measurement in a weld seam)
Phase and ROIs Measurement
OLYMPUS Stream enables the measurement of multiple phases on a microstructure by
selection of color or grey level intensity (threshold). 16 different phases can be defined
as well as multiple Regions of Interest (including the magic wand). Several color spaces
can be used (RGB or HSV), and a minimal size criteria can also be defined. The results
are then expressed as phase fraction area calculations. In order to create reproducible
results, the ROIs can be defined using discrete sizes for comparative measurements.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Selection of different phases using • Welding quality check • MIA and EFI
multiple thresholding techniques • Die casting
• Multiple ROIs (including magic • Steel microstructure
wand) can be selected • Composite materials
• Results are calculated per ROI and per phase Advanced phase analysis solution
(Phase analysis in dual phase polymer)

Particle Distribution
Measurement of physical characteristics of particles is routinely carried out across a
wide range of industries and is often a critical parameter in the manufacturing of many
products. The Materials Solution Particle Distribution classifies particle parameters
based on their morphology such as size, diameter, area, color, elongation, and builds a
graphical representation of the distribution. Class bins can be defined with color codes
to give better understanding of the results.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Counting the numbers of particles in ore • Reactivity of dissolution rate (e.g. • MIA and EFI
or multiple images (motorized solution) catalyst, tablets)
• Classification according to a selected • Stability in suspension (e.g. sediments, paints)
dimension amongst a large choice • Efficacy of delivery (e.g. asthma inhalers)
• Coding and validation of results • Texture and feel (e.g. food ingredients) Particle distribution
(Particles extracted on membrane filter)
according to user’s standards • Appearance (e.g. powder coatings and inks)

Other recommended solutions:

13 Count and Measure, Cast Iron, Inclusion Worst Field, Grains Intercept, Grains Planimetric, 3D
Solutions for Electronics (Electronic Device/Semiconductor Industries)
As electronic devices such as computers, cameras, and smartphones continue
to shrink, components such as lead frames and connectors are also getting
smaller. For example, the normal distance between electrical connector pins is
now only 0.2 mm. In printed circuit boards, very thin plates are coated. Verifying
the homogeneity of this coating is a key element of product quality.

Throwing Power Measurement

Use this solution to measure the distribution of copper plating thickness in through-
holes or micro-vias through all the steps necessary to make critical measurements of
printed circuit boards (PCBs). These include dimple depth, or the difference in height
between the plated copper within a via and around the perimeter of that via.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Manual measurement on live images of • HDI printed circuit boards • Easy focusing and
selected points in a cross-sectioned sample capturing tools
• Extensive user guidance through all
points, according to the sample geometry
• Automatic result correction for samples not
fully cut through the center of the hole
Throwing power solution
(Cross section of a through hole of PCB)

Automatic Critical Dimension Measurement

Use this solution to create edge-detection-based measurements in a live image with
pattern recognition. The software enables the creation of scanners to measure distances
(point to line, circle to circle), circle diameter, circle roundness, and bounding box (width,
length, and area). The integrated validation tool provides a pass/fail flag for every
measurement.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Definition of a measurement routine • Semiconductor products • Easy focusing tools
by an expert user
• Execution of the measurement routine
by an operator without changing the
measuring parameters nor the tolerance
• Immediate “Fail” or “Passed” flag Automatic measurement solution
(Wafer structure)
3-Dimensional Measurement and Line Profiles
This solution creates height maps from stacks of images acquired automatically or
manually with different Z positions. The resulting image can be visualized in three
dimensions using the surface view. Measurements like 3D profiles and height differences
between two or several points can then be performed easily. The results can then be
exported into workbooks and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• 3D image obtained with focus-variation • 3D profile for evaluation of surface • Easy focusing tools
method without any size limit flatness
• Extract a 3D profile by selecting a line • Failure analysis
and measure orthogonal distances on
the profile with feedback on the image
• Export 3D profiles for compatibility 3D solution
with roughness calculation by 3rd (IC chip on PCB)
party software

Other recommended solutions:

Count and Measure, Particle Distribution, Porosity, Extended Phase Analysis 14
 Solutions for Surface Coatings and Thin Film Deposits (Coating Industries)
Surface coatings are any mixture of film-forming materials that contain
pigments, solvents, and other additives, which, when applied to a surface and
cured or dried, yields a thin film that is functional and often decorative. Surface
coatings include paints, drying oils and varnishes, synthetic clear coatings,
and other products whose primary function is to protect the surface of an
object from the environment. These products can also enhance the aesthetic
appeal of an object by accentuating its surface features or even by concealing
them from view.

Thin Coating Thickness Evaluation (Calotest Method)

This solution enables measurement of the coating thickness from top view images using
the Calotest method. With the Calotest method, a grinding sphere is applied to a surface
so that a tiny crater is worn through the coating. The software uses the sphere and
sample geometry to calculate the thickness of the coating.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• The user is guided through a selection of • CVD, PVD, plasma spray coatings • Various image filters
shapes and print morphologies • Anodic oxidation layers
• Measurements are easy to perform • Surfaces treated by ion sputtering
• Compliant with international or ion plating
standards • Chemical and galvanic deposits
• Polymers, paints, and lacquers
Coating thickness solution
(Print thin coating on metal substrate obtained
Layer Thickness Measurement with Calotest method)

Measures layer thicknesses either perpendicular to neutral fibers, via the shortest
distance, or with a new parallel method. Measurement of layers with even or uneven
boundaries is supported. Layer thickness measurement software calculates mean,
maximum, and minimum values as well as statistical data for each individual layer. Layer
boundaries can be specified using automatic detection, magic wand, or manual mode.
Individual measurements can be added or deleted later.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Select different phases using automatic, • CVD, PVD, plasma spray coatings • EFI and MIA
magic wand, and manual measurement • Anodic oxidation layers
modes. • Chemical and galvanic deposits
• Automatic layer measurement is performed • Polymers, paints, and lacquers
using the neutral fiber as reference layer Layer thickness solution
(Cross section of paint and primer lacquer on
• Flexible selection of multiple points steel)
or inter-distance can be performed

Pore Fraction and Density Measurement

The Porosity solution of OLYMPUS Stream includes a tool for measurement of the area
fraction and number of pores on surfaces and coatings cross sections. This is achieved
by using a threshold method to differentiate between the pores and the substrate on
color or grey level images. A calculation of the pore density and size of the largest pore
is performed on every selected Region of Interest and on the whole image.
Key features of this solution Typical applications Assistive functions
• Several thresholding techniques • Voids in chemical materials • MIA and EFI
available • Level of porosity in foam
• A size limit per pore can be fixed
• Measurement per ROI is available

Porosity solution
(Cross section of carbide coating in thermal
deposition processing)

Other recommended solutions:

15 “Count and Measure”, “Particle Distribution”, “Extended Phase Analysis”
 Materials Solutions for Every Purpose
More info is available on the application notes pages of the Olympus website
(www.olympus-ims.com/application). Recommended Industry

Industrial scientific research

Chemical/Plastic/Rubber
Carbon/Composites
Application example

Electronic devices
Consumer goods

Semiconductors

Machined parts
Solutions Descriptions

Glass/Ceramic
Metal/Casting

Fluids & oils

Automotive

Coating
Steel manufacturers use this solution for measuring and controlling
grain size after cross-sectioning, polishing, or etching steel samples.
Grain Intercept Page 11
This function is based on overlaying of “test lines“ and counting the
number of intercepts of these with grain boundaries.

Steel manufacturers use this solution for measuring and controlling

Grain Planimetric grain size after cross-sectioning, polishing, or etching steel samples. Page 11
This function reconstructs grain boundaries for each individual grain.

Steel manufacturers use this solution for measuring and

Inclusion Worst Field controlling the shape and size of non-metallic inclusions Page 12
(oxide, alumina, sulphide, or silicate) in steel.

Casting manufacturers who need to measure and control the

Cast Iron graphite nodularity and check the mechanical characteristics Page 12
of their cast products use this solution.

A live or still image can be overlaid onto standard charts for

Chart Comparison Page 12
comparison. Function preview is available.

One or multiple layers of a cross-sectioned sample can be

Layer Thickness measured using the Stream Layer Thickness solution. The shapes Page 15
are defined and the layers automatically measured.

This solution enables the measurement of coating thickness

Coating Thickness Page 15
from top view images images using the Calotest method.

Automatic This solution is used for creating measurements based on edge-

Page 14
Measurements detection on a live image with pattern recognition.

This solution measures the distribution of copper plating

Throwing Power Page 14
thickness in through-holes or micro-vias.

This solution enables pores to be measured either for area

Porosity fraction or the number of surface pores using ROIs (circular, Page 15
triangular, rectangular, and polygonal) and thresholds.

This solution is used to create Particle Size Distribution

Particle Distribution Page 13
histograms and tables from multiple images or image series.

This solution offers a new integrated solution to perform phase

Advanced Phase
analysis on a selection of various Regions of Interest (ROIs) Page 13
Analysis
including triangles, circles, rectangles, and polygons.

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 OLYMPUS Stream V2.1 Specifications

Main License Specifications

Essentials

Desktop
Motion
Basic
: Standard

Start
: Optional

Image Acquisition
Basic image acquisition including HDR and auto-calibration of magnification
Software autofocus*1 and movie acquisition (avi format)
Time lapse, Instant EFI, and Instant/Manual MIA*2
Motorized EFI/MIA and Z-stack acquisition
Remote live view (NetCam)
Image & Customization Tools
Basic tool windows (Image history, properties, navigator, gallery view tool window)*3
Annotations, layer management, scale bar, cross hair, info stamp display, and image filters
Digital reticle/grid, line profile display, My Function, layout management, and Macro Manager
Measurements / Image Analysis
Basic interactive measurement (distance, angles, rectangles, circles, ellipses, polygons, circle-to-circle distance, and angle ruler) and
data export to Microsoft Excel
Phase analysis, magic wand, freehand polyline, interpolated polygon, morphology filter, and image arithmetics
3D measurements, 3D profile measurements, and 3D surface view
Reporting
Report creation*4
Presentation creation*4
Data Management* 4
Stream Document Storage*5
Workgroup Database with structured data format
Device Support
Olympus microscopes*6 and Olympus cameras*7
Non-Olympus cameras and image source converter*8
Non-Olympus stage controller*8
PC Requirements* 9
CPU Intel Core 2Duo or higher (Intel Core i5, i7 recommended)
RAM / Hard disk / DVD drive 3 GB or more (8 GB recommended)/2.4 GB or more free space/DVD+R DL compatible
OS Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit) Pro, Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Ultimate with SP1, Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Professional with SP1
.NET Framework Ver. 4.5.2
Graphic card 1280 × 1024 monitor resolution with 32-bit video card
Web browser Windows Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 or 11
*1 Requires Olympus microscope with motorized Z-axis or external motorized Z-axis with OLYMPUS Stream Motion or Automation Solution
*2 Instant MIA may not work property with some cameras
*3 Write and read all major file formats and open Olympus proprietary formats (DSX, LEXT and VSI file formats)
*4 Requires Microsoft Office 2013 (SP1), 2010 (SP2) or 2007 (SP3)
*5 Utilizing Microsoft SQL Server Express
*6 Supports MX61A, MX61L, MX61, BX3M-CB, BX3M-CBFM, BX-UCB, BX-REMCB, IX-UCB, SZX-MDCU, SZX2-MDCU, U-CBS
*7 Supports DP20, DP21, DP22, DP25, DP26, DP27, DP70, DP71, DP72, DP73, LC20, LC30, SC30, SC50, SC100, XC10, UC30, UC50, UC90, XC30, XC50, XM10, XM10IR
*8 Please contact Olympus for supported device information
*9 DP20/DP70 does not support Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit). DP73 supports only Windows 7/8.1 (64-bit). DP25/DP71/DP72 does not support Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit).

Special Solution Specifications

Compatiblity Functions
Essentials

Desktop
Motion
Basic/

Solutions Measurement Type

Partially 3D Surface View, 3D Measurement, 3D Profile Measurement, Motorized Z-stack/EFI, Instant EFI with height map
3D Included
included (requires coded or motorized Z-axis)
Automation Solution (Motorized/Manual/Instant MIA, Motorized/Instant EFI without height map
Automation Included
(requires coded or motorized XYZ-axis) and with time lapse
Weld Measurement Weld Measurement Solution (measurements for geometric distortion introduced by the heating during welding)
Multiple threshold methods are available (automatic, manual HSV, manual and adaptative)
The system can automatically measure multiple parameters on all segmented objects (Area, Aspect Ratio, Bisector,
Count & Measure Bounding Box, Gravity Center, ID, Mass Center, Intensities Values, Convexity, Diameters, Elongation, Feret, Extent,
Next Neighbor Distance, Orientation, Perimeter, Radius, Shape, Sphericity, etc.)
Spreadsheet and charts with individual and distribution measurements.

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 Materials Solutions Specifications
Compatiblity Output Functions

Workbook with individual measurement

Store all results in the image property

Automatic report creation

Multiple stage location* 1

Solutions Measurement type Supported standards

Sample alignment*1
Essentials/Motion

Desktop
Basic

Selection of pattern (circles, cross, cross & circles, vertical lines,

EN ISO 643: 2012, JIS G 0551: 2013,
horizontal lines, horizontal & vertical lines)
JIS G 0552: 1998, ASTM E112: 2012,
Grain Intercept Definition of the number of test lines for determination of grain
DIN 50601: 1985, GOST 5639: 1982,
elongation
GB/T 6394: 2002
Displays the G-value in the Material Solution Tool Window
Automatic extraction of grain boundaries EN ISO 643: 2012, JIS G 0551: 2013,
User interaction using Stream sliders for improved usability JIS G 0552: 1998, ASTM E112: 2012,
Grain Planimetric *2
Displays the G-value histogram in the Material Solution Tool Window DIN 50601: 1985, GOST 5639: 1982,
for direct interaction GB/T 6394: 2002
ISO 4967 (method A): 1998, JIS G
Automatic detection of non-metallic inclusion using colors, shape and 0555 (method A): 2003, ASTM E45
Inclusion Worst size (method A): 2013, EN 10247 (methods
Field Automatic classification of oxides, sulfides, silicates, and aluminates P and M): 2007, DIN 50602 (method
Live display of the detected inclusion with its rating M): 1985, GB/T 10561 (method A):
2005, UNI 3244 (method M): 1980
EU ISO 945-1: 2008, ISO 16112:
On polished samples: automatically measures the characteristics of
2006, JIS G 5502: 2001, JIS G 5505:
the graphite content (size, shape, and distribution)
2013, ASTM A247: 2010, ASTM
Cast Iron On etched samples: measures the ferrite to pearlite ratio
E2567: 2011/2013, NF A04-197:
Integrated workflow which take into account the sample status (etched
2004, GB/T 9441: 2009, KS D 4302:
or polished)
2006
ISO 643: 1983, ISO 643: 2003,
Multiple displays available, including live overlay
ISO 945: 2008, ASTM E 112: 2004,
Chart Comparison User interaction using Stream sliders for improved usability
EN 10247: 2007, DIN 50602: 1985,
Calculates statistics on the selected values
SEP 1572: 1971, SEP 1520: 1998,
Layer boundaries can be specified using automatic detection, magic
wand, or manual mode (using 2 or 3 points)
Individual measurements can be added or deleted later on
Layer Thickness Measurement of any type of layers (with even or uneven boundaries)
is supported
Layer thickness measurement calculates mean, maximum, and
minimum values as well as statistical data for each individual layer
Prints are measured from top view
Coating Thickness EN 1071: 2002, VDI 3824: 2001
Calculation of the coating thickness according to the sample geometry
Automatically measure distances (point-to-point, point-to-line, circle-
to-circle, point-to-circle, line-to-circle)
Automatic Automatically measure circle diameter (roundness, bounding box)
Measurements Automatically measure angles between two lines
Definition of tolerances values for measurement and visual validation
Expert and user mode for measurement repeatability
Manual measurements on selected point of interest on the sample
Predefined points that will be triggered by the operator
Throwing Power Selection of the vias type and documentation of the analysis
Report and automatic calculation according to the manual
measurements
Pore detection per ROIs (triangle, circle, rectangle, polygon, or magic
wand) with overlapping capability
Porosity Measurement of the pore density, count and specific area
Measurement of the biggest pore
Measurement of a specified size range
Particles are defined using simplified threshold settings
Automatic classification according to a selected parameter (size, color,
Particle
or shape)
Distribution
Measurement of ROIs and multiple thresholds
Definition of validation and coding according to user-defined standards
Phase fraction per ROIs (triangle, circle, rectangle, or polygon)
Magic wand, freehand polyline, interpolated polygon, morphology
Advanced Phase
Included Included filter, and image arithmetics also usable
Analysis
Measurement of the total phase percentage per phase and per ROI
Selectable minimum area detection
*1 Possible with OLYMPUS Stream Motion and other Stream packages with Automation solution
*2 Stream chart with the distribution can be output

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