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Structures for acoustic wave overlay error determination using periodic structures

US10962888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2018
Grant dateMar 30, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30148
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A structure includes a first periodic structure positioned on a chip, the first periodic structure comprising a material of a first layer disposed on the chip. The structure further includes a second periodic structure positioned within the region of the chip adjacent the first periodic structure, the second periodic structure comprising a second material of a second layer disposed on the chip. The structure further includes an acoustic wave transmitter device disposed on the chip and an acoustic wave receiver device disposed on the chip.

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