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Dual-phase interferometry for charge modulation mapping in ICS

US9983260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2013
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/1719
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dual-phase interferometric method and device for charge modulation mapping in integrated circuits provides significant improvement in signal to noise ratio over conventional detection configurations. The method and device can be used for failure analysis and testing of advanced technology IC chips for which high sensitivity in modulation mapping is required.

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