Dynamic spectroscopic imaging ellipsometer for high-throughput full patterned wafer mapping

  • G. Hwang
  • , S. Kheiryzadehkhanghah
  • , S. Choi
  • , I. Choi
  • , S. Kim
  • , D. Kim*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We propose a robust dynamic spectroscopic imaging ellipsometer (DSIE) as a future high-throughput full pattern wafer inspection candidate in semiconductor MI fields. In this study, we demonstrate a Linnik-type monolithic polarizing interferometer scheme combined with a simple spectrometer-based compensation channel can enhance system robustness and stability drastically. Also, we address the importance of the global mapping phase error compensation method by which highly reliable 3-D cubic spectroscopic ellipsometric parameter mapping capability can be provided for a large-scale specimen. To show the efficacy of the proposed compensation method experimentally, we measure a 12-inch full size silicone-dioxide thin film and a 8-inch nano-pattern wafer in a general environment where various external disturbances can affect the system stability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMetrology, Inspection, and Process Control XXXVIII
EditorsMatthew J. Sendelbach, Nivea G. Schuch
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510672161
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
EventMetrology, Inspection, and Process Control XXXVIII 2024 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 2024.02.262024.02.29

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12955
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceMetrology, Inspection, and Process Control XXXVIII 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period24.02.2624.02.29

Keywords

  • full patterned wafer inspection
  • high-throughput
  • Imaging spectroscopic ellipsometer
  • one-piece polarizing interferometer

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Materials Science
  • Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
  • Engineering - Petroleum
  • Data Science
  • Physics & Astronomy

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