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Technologists Investigate Challenges for 3D Interconnect Metrology
Jul 1, 2009
July 1, 2009 -- To gain a better understanding of how new and existing wafer metrology technologies can be used, modified, or enhanced to measure and improve 3D interconnect processes, SEMATECH will host a workshop dedicated to 3D interconnect metrology on July 15 in conjunction with SEMICON West...
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Seeing the invisible: Non-destructive subsurface nanoscale metrology with scanning near-field ultrasound holography
Jul 1, 2009
Countless benefits can be gained for dozens of industries with the ability to observe invisible elements, especially contaminants, at the nanoscale.
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Identifying root causes of systemic yield loss using model-based yield analysis
Jul 1, 2009
Model-based analysis reduces the time to determine the root causes of yield losses. An Carlson, Rudolph Technologies Inc.
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Semilab adds materials analysis to metrology scheme
Jun 30, 2009
Chris Moore, leader of Semilab's new USA division, talks to SST about the company's latest acquisition of materials analysis firm SDI, its assembled roster of metrology technologies, and a possible consequence of stalled 450mm discussions: equipment leasing.
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SEMICON West Exhibitor's Products
Jun 22, 2009
(July 15, 2009) — Following are some of the booth highlights from companies exhibiting at SEMICON West, July 14–16, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. Booth demonstrations include cleaning products for flip chips, bonded wafer inspection systems, airborne particle sensor/monitors, die-attach sys...
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integrated ODP metrology with floating n&k’s
Jun 1, 2009
One of the major contributions to the optical critical dimensions metrology uncertainty is the variations in optical properties (n&k’s) of film stack materials.
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Micronic Laser Systems Moves to Acquire MYDATA
Apr 21, 2009
(April 21, 2009) TÄBY, Sweden — Micronic Laser Systems AB intends to acquire MYDATA automation AB. In the proposed transaction, Micronic would acquire MYDATA from Skanditek Industriförvaltning and the minority shareholders against payment in the form of newly issued shares in Micronic...
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Metrology firm gears up during downturn
Mar 31, 2009
Budapest, Hungary-based Semilab is staking its claim in the metrology sector with a pair of new acquisitions to broaden its portfolio and cement a foothold in Tier 1 fabs. Chris Moore, president/CEO of Semilab AMS, tells SST how the company has built up a portfolio of technologies to address crit...
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SRC spin-off develops nanoscale subsurface defect analysis
Mar 25, 2009
March 25, 2009: A spinoff from the Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) and Northwestern University has come up with a unique ultrasound holography approach that combines scanning-probe microscopy with ultrasound and holography to provide glimpses into the tiniest of buried structures.
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SPIE tracks the tightening litho horse race
Mar 9, 2009
How much longer can the industry stay on an 'optics forever' path? EUV is gaining momentum and closing the gap, with most infrastructure in place (but one missing piece could be a "showstopper"). This year's SPIE's Advanced Lithography Conference in San Jose, CA, provided a detailed update on thi...
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New Products
Mar 1, 2009
Keratherm U 90 TIM can be used where contamination concerns prohibit introduction of silicone-based thermal pads ...
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ISMI launches ESH center for green tech work
Feb 3, 2009
International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), the global consortium of major semiconductor manufacturers, today announced the launch of its new Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Technology Center in Austin, Texas. The Center will be dedicated to providing green technology solutions...
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ISMI launches ESH center for green tech work
Feb 3, 2009
International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), the global consortium of major semiconductor manufacturers, today announced the launch of its new Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Technology Center in Austin, Texas. The Center will be dedicated to providing green technology solutions...
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Rudolph focuses on increasing average cell efficiency
Jan 21, 2009
Rudolph Technologies Inc. has introduced a software package targeting the still-troublesome area of photovoltaic cell efficiency, hoping to bring solar cells closer to grid parity through reduced costs and inefficiencies. |
Rudolph focuses on increasing average cell efficiency
Jan 12, 2009
Rudolph Technologies has uncrated a software package targeting the still-troublesome area of photovoltaic cell efficiency, hoping to bring solar cells closer to grid parity through reduced costs and inefficiencies.
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