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Pre-layer defect site review using design

US9940704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2016
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2036

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

Abstract

A system and method to image a layer of a wafer based on a coordinate of a defect in a pre-layer of the wafer are disclosed. A design file for the current layer can be aligned to the wafer using an image of the current layer. A design file for a previous layer can be aligned to the design file for the current layer.

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