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AutoKMS 100

Metrology & Inspection Zygo AutoKMS 100 family

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The Zygo AutoKMS 100 is a scanning electron microscope (SEM) categorized as a metrology and inspection tool. The AutoKMS 100 is used as a reticle CD-SEM for critical-dimension measurement and inspection of patterned features on photomasks. The AutoKMS 100 supports 8-inch wafers.^[1]

AutoKMS 100 — Inventory photo — Fig. 01AutoKMS 100Inventory photo^[2]

What it is

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A critical-dimension scanning electron microscope is a metrology and inspection instrument used to examine very small patterned features on photomasks or reticles and to measure their dimensions. A tool of this class uses an electron beam rather than visible light for small-scale feature evaluation.

How it works

A critical-dimension scanning electron microscope forms an electron beam, scans it across a patterned surface, and detects the emitted or backscattered signal to build an image. The resulting image contrast is used to inspect feature edges and measure pattern dimensions.^[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

A reticle CD-SEM sits in the mask or reticle inspection flow before the mask is used in wafer exposure. The tool is used after reticle fabrication steps that create the patterned image and before the reticle is released for lithography.^[1]

Applications

The tool is used for reticle inspection and critical-dimension measurement in semiconductor lithography. The tool is relevant to patterned mask verification, edge placement evaluation, and inspection of small printed features on reticles.^[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer Size: 8 inch^[2]

Optics & imaging1

Equipment Type (Alternate): Reticle CD-SEM^[1]

Configuration & options3

HDD not included^[2]
Equipment Type: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)^[2]; Hard drive not included^[2]

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the AutoKMS 100 are on record.
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