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Confocal 3D inspection system and process

US6882415B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2002
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A confocal three dimensional inspection system, and process for use thereof, allows for rapid inspecting of bumps and other three dimensional (3D) features on wafers, other semiconductor substrates and other large format micro topographies. The sensor eliminates out of focus light using a confocal principal to create a narrow depth response in the micron range.

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