Semiconductor Solutions Webinars

Atomic Force Microscopy for Advanced Surface Characterization and Metrology for the Semiconductor Industry

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Unlocking Actionable Data and Enhanced Yield with AFM: Techniques and Case Studies for Node and Wafer Processing


Join us for this on-demand webinar on advanced surface characterization and metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry. Learn about the techniques available for in-line process control and the nanoscale characterization of the topography and advanced physical properties of semiconductor materials and devices.

Bruker’s atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based techniques set industry-leading standards, delivering highest accuracy and non-destructive, high-throughput solutions for R&D and fully automated in-line process control.

Webinar Summary

In this webinar, we illustrate how AFM can be applied in modern node and wafer processing steps and front-end/back-end applications to achieve actionable data and enhanced yield. We also provide an overview of high-resolution imaging, profiling, and metrology techniques, illustrated with a variety of case studies.


Topics include:

  • Assessment of surface roughness, bonding/hybrid bonding applications, and CMP processes
  • Large-scale metrology on the millimeter scale, for full die, field effect, and bevel edges
  • Critical dimension (CD) and sidewall metrology of lines, trenches, and vias
  • Fully automated characterization of mechanical and electrical properties, carrier profiling, reliability testing, and failure analysis of nanoscale defects on blanket and patterned wafers
  • Photothermal NanoIR spectroscopy for chemical identification and mapping on the nanoscale
  • AFM-based defect manipulation and repair for photomask

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