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Method and system for semiconductor wafer defect review

US11816411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2020
Grant dateNov 14, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2041

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

Abstract

A semiconductor wafer defect detection system captures test images of a semiconductor wafer. The system analyzes the test images with an analysis model trained with a machine learning process. The analysis model generates simulated integrated circuit layouts based on the test images. The system detects defects in the semiconductor wafer by comparing the simulated integrated circuit layouts to reference integrated circuit layouts.

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