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System and method for ECM land erosion metrology

US6904790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2003
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B5/28
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for characterizing and measuring hydrodynamic grooves made by ECM processes is disclosed. The method includes a procedure for alignment of the work piece to the measurement apparatus as well as a technique for accurately reliably measuring the erosion pattern quickly. Additionally, the invention provides a system for characterizing and measuring the erosion of these grooves.

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