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Method and apparatus for classifying repetitive defects on a substrate

US7339663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2005
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/95607
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus of classifying repetitive defects on a substrate is provided. Defects of dies on the substrate are sequentially compared with a predetermined reference die. Sets of coordinates are marked on the reference die which are corresponding to the position of the defects on the dies on the substrate. Then, repetitive defects are classified which are repeatedly marked in a specified region on the reference die.

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