High aspect ratio structure analysis

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PATENT NO 9741536
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14433354

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Curtaining artifacts on high aspect ratio features are reduced by reducing the distance between a protective layer and feature of interest. For example, the ion beam can mill at an angle to the work piece surface to create a sloped surface. A protective layer is deposited onto the sloped surface, and the ion beam mills through the protective layer to expose the feature of interest for analysis. The sloped mill positions the protective layer close to the feature of interest to reduce curtaining.

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FEI COMPANYHILLSBORO OR

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Blackwood, Jeffrey Portland, US 24 298
Lee, Sang Hoon Hillsboro, US 415 3749
Schmidt, Michael Gresham, US 407 4730
Stone, Stacey Portland, US 26 336

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