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Etch depth determination structure

US8884406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2011
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/117
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device wafer includes a test structure. The test structure includes a layer of material having an angle-shaped test portion disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the semiconductor wafer. A ruler marking on the surface of the semiconductor wafer proximate the test portion is adapted to facilitate measurement of a change in length of the test portion.

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