Apparatus and Method for Wafer Edge Exclusion Measurement

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12188887

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A substrate illumination and inspection system provides for illuminating and inspecting a substrate particularly the substrate edge. The system uses a light diffuser with a plurality of lights disposed at its exterior or interior for providing uniform diffuse illumination of a substrate. An optic and imaging system exterior of the light diffuser are used to inspect the plurality of surfaces of the substrate including specular surfaces. An automatic defect characterization processor is provided.

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ACCRETECH USA INC2600 TELEGRAPH ROAD SUITE 180 BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48302

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Forderhase, Paul F Austin , US 20 1088
Huang, Zhiyan Austin , US 4 100
Jin, Ju Austin , US 20 151
Lin, Siming Austin , US 9 604
Robbins, Michael D Round Rock , US 20 227
Sadam, Satish Round Rock , US 22 140
Verma, Vishal Saint Joseph , US 50 970

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