Optics: measuring and testing – With plural diverse test or art
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-25
2007-12-25
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
With plural diverse test or art
C356S316000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11219540
ABSTRACT:
A method and system are presented for monitoring the optical emissions associated with a plasma used in integrated circuit fabrication. The optical emissions may be processed by an optical spectrometer to obtain a spectrum. The spectrum may be analyzed to determine the presence of particular disassociated species which are indicative of the presence of a suitable plasma and which may be desired for a deposition, etching, or cleaning process.
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Hamer Kevin T.
Rueger Neal R.
Fletcher Yoder
Geisel Kara E
Toatley , Jr. Gregory J.
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