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Selection of wavelengths for integrated circuit optical metrology

US7216045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2002
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Specific wavelengths to use in optical metrology of an integrated circuit can be selected using one or more selection criteria and termination criteria. Wavelengths are selected using the selection criteria, and the selection of wavelengths is iterated until the termination criteria are met.

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