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Inspection system including reference specimen and method of forming semiconductor device

US11921270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2021
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J3/0224
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection system includes a main support die configured to receive a target specimen; an auxiliary support die adjacent to the main support die and configured to receive a reference specimen; a cleaning device configured to remove contaminants from the reference specimen; an objective lens unit configured to direct light to main support die from a light source adjacent to the objective lens unit; a spectroscope between the objective lens unit and the light source; a detector adjacent to the objective lens unit; an imaging device between the objective lens unit and the detector; and a computer system in communication with the detector.

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