Radiant energy – Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles
Methods
C250S297000, C250S492210, C355S053000, C216S059000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06958476
ABSTRACT:
Methods for creating a cross section of at least one feature located on a substrate are disclosed. The methods include coating the feature with a layer of contrast enhancing material, recoating the feature with a second material that is different from the contrast enhancing material, and milling the feature. The second material has substantially similar milling characteristics as the feature. The methods may further include creating an image of the feature and saving the image of the feature.
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Davis Todd J.
Paxton Theodore Allen
ASML Netherlands B.V.
Hashmi Zia R.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
Wells Nikita
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