Radiant energy – Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles – Electron microscope type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Lee, John R. (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles
Electron microscope type
C250S306000, C250S307000, C250S309000, C250S310000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07019294
ABSTRACT:
Inspection method and apparatus using a charged particle beam for the inspection of defects on an unfinished semiconductor wafer in the manufacturing process of a semiconductor device, a uniform charge across the wafer is attained by performing ultraviolet irradiation and voltage application to a charge control electrode in a coordinated manner.
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Koyama Hikaru
Nishiyama Hidetoshi
Nozoe Mari
Antonelli, Terry Stout and Kraus, LLP.
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
Lee John R.
Souw Bernard E.
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