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Inspection tool with a 3D point sensor to develop a focus map

US7170075B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2003
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/245
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection system, and process for use thereof, for inspecting semiconductors or like substrates. The inspection system includes an inspection device and an auxiliary sensor apart from the inspection device. The auxiliary sensor is used to collect height data and generate a map of a semiconductor or like substrate to aids in focusing the inspection device.

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