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Method, apparatus, and computer program product for optimizing inspection recipes using programmed defects
   
Document Number
US Patent 7397556
Issued Date
July 8, 2008
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Nafisi; Kourosh (Wappingers Falls, NY)
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Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer program product for implementing inspection recipe services are provided. The apparatus includes a test structure including a semiconductor substrate and a number of arrays disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The arrays are linearly arranged and spaced equidistant. Each of the arrays corresponds to a reticle field and includes a number of cells. The test structure also includes a defect programmed into every third array. The defect is programmed in the same location on each third array. The test structure further includes an alignment site defined on the test structure for providing a point of reference upon inspection. The alignment site, in conjunction with a modified reticle pitch extending the distance of one reticle field plus a portion of an adjacent reticle field, are used to perform a random mode inspection of selected arrays in the test structure.
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Published
July 8, 2008
Application Number
11/554,879
Filed
October 31, 2006
US Classification
356/237.4   438/14 438/16
Int'l Classification
G01N   21/00   (20060101)   G01R   31/26   (20060101)  
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356/237.4   438/14   438/16  
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