Method for calibrating a metrology tool

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – With measuring or testing

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C438S016000, C257S100000

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07906350

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for calibrating a metrology tool are disclosed. The apparatus includes a substrate having at least one calibration site formed thereon. The calibration site includes a pattern of cells that have at least one feature disposed in a surface of the substrate. The feature provided for measurement by a step height metrology tool and a phase metrology tool to calibrate the step height and phase metrology tools.

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