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Method for measuring the electrical potential in a semiconductor element

US6201401A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1998
Grant dateMar 13, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/854
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Measuring an electrical potential in a semiconductor element by applying one or more voltages over the semiconductor element, placing at least one conductor in contact with the semi-conductor element using a scanning proximity microscope while injecting a substantially zero current in the semiconductor element with the conductor, measuring an electrical potential in the conductor while injecting a substantially zero current in the semiconductor element with the conductor, changing the position of the conductor, and repeating the measuring and changing steps.

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