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EVG40versusArcher 10 XT Overlay

EV Group EVG40, KLA Archer 10 XT Overlay, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

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Attribute
EVG40EV Group
OEMEV GroupKLA
CategoryMetrology & InspectionMetrology & Inspection
Wafer size200mm200mm
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones——
Control system——
Generation——
FamilyEV Group EVG40KLA Archer
Cited variants
  • EVG40 Standard[1]
  • EVG40 Advanced[1]
  • EVG40 Semi-Automated[1]
  • EVG40 Fully-Automated[1]
  • EVG40 AUTOMATED[1]
  • EVG40 Standard Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 Advanced Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 Semi-Automated Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 Fully-Automated Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 NT[2]
  • EVG40 NT2[3]
  • EVG40 D2W[3]
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Specifications
Measurement typeTop-to-bottom side alignment accuracy measurement system[1]—
TechnologyNon-destructive, visible light, self calibrating technology[1]—
Measurement capabilityRepeatable top-to-bottom side alignment accuracy measurement[1]—
Supported wafer or substrate sizeAny wafer or substrate material up to 200 mm[1]—
Objective magnificationHigh power objectives from 5x to 50x[1]—
Absolute accuracy< 0.5 µm with a statistical probability of 99%[1]—
Control platformPC-based measurement system[1]—
Automation rangeManual to fully-automated versions[1]—
Standard basic unitAlignment stage optics[1]—
Advanced basic unitAlignment stage optics; advanced features include image recognition system, quick transparent overlay, and linewidth measurement mode[1]—
Semi-automated basic unitAlignment stage optics; advanced features include image recognition system, quick transparent overlay, and linewidth measurement mode; automation features include programmable microscope stage rack and motorized chuck rotation[1]—
Fully-automated basic unitAlignment stage optics; advanced features include image recognition system, quick transparent overlay, and linewidth measurement mode; automation features include programmable microscope stage rack, motorized chuck rotation, and robotic autoload cassette-to-cassette[1]—
Wafer sizeAny wafer or substrate material up to 200 mm[1]200mm dual port open wafer handler[4]
Measured parameters (NT variant)Lithography-relevant parameters like critical dimensions, as well as bond alignment accuracy[2]—
Measurement methods (NT variant)Critical dimension (CD) measurement, die-to-die alignment verification, multi-layer thickness measurement[2]—
Measurement accuracy (NT variant)High measurement accuracy in vertical and lateral direction[2]—
Overlay measurement (D2W variant)100 percent die overlay measurement with high precision[3]—
Configuration—During refurbishment the loadports were replaced with the cassette loader that is shown in our video below[4]
OEM—KLA[5]
Model—Archer 10 XT Overlay[5]
Category—Metrology & Inspection[5]
Description—200mm overlay metrology system[5]
Software version—5.6[4]
Wafer handler—200mm dual port open wafer handler[4]
Chuck—8" chuck[4]
Computer upgrade—XP computer upgrade[4]
Computer—KLASS RS2 computer[4]

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Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]evgroup.comevgroup.com
  3. [3]evgroup.comevgroup.com
  4. [4]inventory listing
  5. [5]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com