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Multi mode inspection method and apparatus

US7274444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2005
Grant dateSep 25, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/8825
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection system for inspecting an object, the system comprising an illuminator including at least one pulsed light source, a detector assembly, and a relative motion provider operative to provide motion of the object relative to the detector assembly, along an axis of motion, the detector assembly comprising a plurality of 2-dimensional detector units whose active areas are arranged at intervals.

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