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Test key structure and method for measuring step height by such test key structure

US8890551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2011
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A test key structure for use in measuring step height includes a substrate, and a pair of test contacts. The substrate includes an isolation region and a diffusion region. The test contact pair includes a first test contact and a second test contact for measuring electrical resistances. The first test contact is disposed on the diffusion region and the second test contact is disposed on the isolation region.

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