Defect detection using multiple sensors and parallel processing

Details Defect detection using multiple sensors and parallel processing Defect detection using multiple sensors and parallel processing

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S019000, C700S121000, C438S014000, C709S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06990385

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for detecting defects on semiconductor wafers are described. The techniques involve a parallel processing system wherein a data distribution system contains data distribution nodes that are interconnected by multiple data transfer paths. This configuration allows data collected by any of the detectors to be routed to any one of a plurality of processing nodes. This in turn allows a variety of defect analysis algorithms to be implemented.

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