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System for inspecting flat panel display using scanning electron microscope

US8981293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2014
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/2811
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection system includes: an automated optical inspection device detecting a defect of an inspection object by using a light; a scanning electron microscope device for inspecting the defect of the inspection object by using an electron beam and including a vacuum chamber; a stage positioned below and spaced from the scanning electron microscope device and supporting the inspection object; and a transferring device connected to the scanning electron microscope chamber and the automated optical inspection and transferring the scanning electron microscope device and the automated optical inspection device to positions over the stage. Air is in a gap between the chamber and the inspection object. Accordingly, an inspection object of a large size may be inspected for analysis without damage to the inspection object.

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