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Methods of treating crystal-grown wafers for surface defect analysis

US5980720A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1997
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/928
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of treating wafers for analyzing defects present therein comprise providing wafers having front side surfaces comprising defective portions and a back side surfaces opposite thereto; and decorating the defective portion of the front side of the wafer with copper.

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