X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Tomography
Patent
1990-08-30
1993-03-30
Hannaher, Constantine
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Tomography
378 22, 378138, 378143, 378145, 378124, H01J 3508
Patent
active
051990547
ABSTRACT:
A high resolution laminography system for the inspection of integrated circuits wherein a beam of highly focused electrons is traced in a circular pattern on a flat target within a vacuum chamber. The target converts the electron beam into X-rays, so that a source of X-rays is produced which rotates in synchronization with a rotating detector assembly. An object is placed within the vacuum chamber, between the X-ray source and the detector so that an X-ray cross sectional image of a cutting plane of the object is produced. A computer and feedback system controls image acquisition and an automated positioning system. The computer system can also operate under program control to automatically analyze data, measure characteristics of the object under inspection, and make decisions regarding the acceptability of the object's quality. The invention also employs a channeltron imager to directly image the target so that the condition of the target may be monitored, and electron drift within the system can be compensated for.
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Adams John A.
Baker Bruce D.
Brown Kerry L.
Corey Robert L.
Ganz Brian L.
Epperson Dennis H.
Four PI Systems Corporation
Hannaher Constantine
Wong Don
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