High-sensitivity optical scanning using memory integration

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2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Luu, Thanh X. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

C348S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07009163

ABSTRACT:
An inspection system includes a CMOS integrated circuit having integrally formed thereon an at least two dimensional array of photosensors and providing an inspection output representing an object to be inspected. A defect analyzer is operative to receive the inspection output and to provide a defect report.

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