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Defect detection recipe definition

US8289508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2009
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L22/12
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a device is disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate and processing a layer of the device on the substrate. The layer is inspected with an inspection tool for defects. The inspection tool is programmed with an inspection recipe determined from studying defects programmed into the layer at known locations.

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