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2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Bali, Vikkram (Department: 2623)

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Manufacturing or product inspection

C382S147000

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06898304

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for parallel processing of data without the need for cross-communication or synchronization between processing nodes is provided. The system is especially suitable for use in a wafer inspection system for the semiconductor industry. Embodiments include scanning a small area of the wafer, and distributing pixel data among a plurality of processing nodes, each of which accept and process an optimal amount of pixel data independently of the other processing nodes, thereby enabling increased throughput without increasing system complexity.

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