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Method and apparatus for performing limited area spectral analysis

US7158221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2003
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L22/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for obtaining in-situ data of a substrate in a semiconductor substrate processing chamber is provided. The apparatus includes an optics assembly for acquiring data regarding a substrate and an actuator assembly adapted to laterally move the optics assembly in two dimensions relative to the substrate.

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