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Method and apparatus for orienting semiconductor wafers in semiconductor fabrication

US7268877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2004
Grant dateSep 11, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7019
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described are systems and methods for orienting a semiconductor wafer during semiconductor fabrication with the aid of an optical alignment system, the semiconductor wafer having an alignment mark with regular structures, on the basis of which the position of the semiconductor wafer can be determined.

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