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Imaging device and method for high-sensitivity optical scanning and integrated circuit therefor

US7897902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2008
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/182
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection system includes a CMOS integrated circuit having integrally formed thereon an at least two dimensional array of photosensors and providing an inspection output representing an object to be inspected. A defect analyzer is operative to receive the inspection output and to provide a defect report.

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