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Confocal 3D inspection system and process

US6870609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2002
Grant dateMar 22, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/25
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A confocal three dimensional inspection system, and process for use thereof, allows for inspecting of bumps and other three dimensional (3D) features on wafers and other semiconductor substrates. The sensor eliminates out of focus light using a confocal principal to improve depth response.

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