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Auto focus system for reticle inspection

US8928895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2010
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B2210/56
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus relating to the inspection of photomasks are described. In an embodiment, an inspection tool may be automatically focused on a reticle utilizing various topographic mapping techniques. Other embodiments are also described.

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