Method of image enhancement for the coherence probe microscope with applications to integrated circuit metrology

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PATENT NO 5112129
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07488583

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A method whereby the image produced in a coherence probe microscope is modified by means of a certain specific additive electronic transformation for the purpose of improving the measurement of selected features. The technique improves measurement accuracy on optically complex materials, in particular it improves the accuracy of linewidth measurement on semiconductor linewidths.

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KLA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION2051 MISSION COLLEGE BLVD A CORP OF CA SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Davidson, Mark Palo Alto, CA 89 3905
Kaufman, Kalman Haifa, IL 5 497
Mazor, Isaac Haifa, IL 43 1535

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