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System and method for inspection using white light interferometry

US7158235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2001
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/9501
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for inspecting components is provided. The system includes an image data system that generates image data of the component, such as from a position overlooking the top of a bumped wafer. An interferometry inspection system is connected to the image data system and receives the image data, and analyzes the image data to locate interference fringing that is used to determine the surface coordinates of the bump contacts.

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