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System, method and apparatus for in-situ substrate inspection

US7397555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2004
Grant dateJul 8, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/8822
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for inspecting a substrate includes a camera and a light source. The camera is oriented toward a field of view. The field of view encompasses at least a first portion of a first surface of the substrate. The light source is oriented toward the field of view at a first angle β relative to the first surface of the substrate. A method for inspecting a substrate is also included.

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