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Defect classification using topographical attributes

US9595091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2012
Grant dateMar 14, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30148
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for classification includes receiving an image of an area of a semiconductor wafer on which a pattern has been formed, the area containing a location of interest. At least one value for one or more attributes of the location of interest are computed based upon topographical features of the location of interest in a three-dimensional (3D) map of the area.

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