Development of an electron optical system using EB projection optics in reflection mode for EB inspection

Yuichiro Yamazaki; Ichirota Nagahama; Atsushi Onishi

doi:10.1117/12.485231

15 July 2003 Development of an electron optical system using EB projection optics in reflection mode for EB inspection

Yuichiro Yamazaki, Ichirota Nagahama, Atsushi Onishi

Proceedings Volume 5041, Process and Materials Characterization and Diagnostics in IC Manufacturing; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.485231
Event: Advanced Microelectronic Manufacturing, 2003, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Abstract

We have developed a proof of concept system, utilizing a projection electron microscope for the next generation EB inspection system. In this POC system, the image quality of secondary electrons is quite sensitive to the homogeneity of wafer surface potential. In logic devices with a random pattern layout, both image distortion and inhomogeneous image contrast are serious problems. By homogenizing the wafer surface potential with negative charging of the semiconductor device, we could eliminate image distortion and inhomogeneous image contrast using a pretreatment dosage of 12 mC/cm2. Furthermore, by imaging the reflection electrons with 4000 V, a high image quality can be obtained, even with contact/via layers. By selecting the optimum energy of the imaging electrons, the imaging capability of this EB inspection system could be widely improved. We can also confirm the practicality of this technology for wafer inspection of ULSI devices.

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Yuichiro Yamazaki, Ichirota Nagahama, and Atsushi Onishi "Development of an electron optical system using EB projection optics in reflection mode for EB inspection", Proc. SPIE 5041, Process and Materials Characterization and Diagnostics in IC Manufacturing, (15 July 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.485231

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