System and method of characterizing micro-fabrication processes

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14213451

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A system for assessing a structure and the tools and processes used to form the structure is described. 2D images of the structure are captured and processed to obtain 3D information concerning the structure. Both 2D and 3D information is then used to identify and analyze selected characteristics of the structure. This analysis allows for a quality assessment of the structure. The selected characteristics are correlated with information relating to the operation of the tool that carried out the process that at least in part created the structure. The correlation of tool/process information to structure characteristics allows for the generation of feedback that may be used to modify the tool or processed used to form the structure.

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ONTO INNOVATION INC16 JONSPIN ROAD WILMINGTON MA 01887

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Dhaliwal, Jatinder Plano, US 4 1
Durden, Kenneth Vadnais Heights, US 4 36
Grant, Michael Minneapolis, US 53 816
Knauber, Steven Richardson, US 2 0
Miller, Justin Bloomington, US 115 570
Thornell, John Richardson, US 4 1

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