Here, we present a very small evaporator unit suitable to deposit molecules onto a sample in a cryogenic environment. It can be transported in an ultrahigh vacuum system and loaded into Omicron-type cantilever stages. Thus, molecule deposition inside a low temperature force microscope is possible. The design features an insulating base plate with two embedded electrical contacts and a crucible with low power consumption, which is thermally well isolated from the surrounding. The current is supplied via a removable power clip. Details of the manufacturing process as well as the used material are described. Finally, the performance of the whole setup is demonstrated.
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