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Method and device for predicting inclination angle, and method and device for monitoring etching device

US12176252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2021
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B2210/56
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for predicting an inclination angle of an etched hole can include operations as follows. A preset change range of an etching rate of an etching device for an object to be etched on a surface of a monitored sample in different operation stages is determined. An etching rate change curve of the etching device for the object to be etched on the surface of a monitored sample in a current operation stage is acquired. When the etching rate change curve exceeds the preset change range, it is determined that an inclination angle of an etched hole of an etched product currently etched by the etching device exceeds a preset angle.

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