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.496 PSL WaferversusGen-6

KLA .496 PSL Wafer, Sonoscan Gen-6, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

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Attribute
Gen-6Sonoscan
OEMKLASonoscan
CategoryMetrology & InspectionMetrology & Inspection
Wafer size—300mm
Process node——
Introduced——
Production run——
Lifecycle——
Lifecycle milestones——
Control system——
Generation—new generation
FamilyKLA .496 PSL WaferSonoscan Gen-6
Specifications
ConfigurationNIST Traceable[1]—
Wafer size8 inch[1]—
TraceabilityNIST Traceable[1]—
Compatible systemsCapable on Surfscan 6xy0 and SP1[1]—
CategoryMetrology & Inspection[2]—
Technology—PolyGate™ technology with Multi-Gate™ and Probing-Gate™ functions capable of single and multi-focus imaging[3]
Gates per channel—Up to 100 gates per channel[3]
Sampling rate—2 Gsps[3]
Scanner—Inertially Balanced Linear Motor Scanner[3]
Scan reference platform—Tower-mounted scan reference platform and sample fixture[3]
Scanning area—Open-access scanning area[3]
Scan capacity—Capable of scanning JEDEC trays or a 300mm wafer[3]
Temperature control—Water recirculation and optional inline temperature control[3]
Analysis software—SonoSimulator for simplified analysis of stacked die parts[3]
Data analysis—Digital Image Analysis (DIA) quantifies acoustic data and supports automatic accept/reject criteria[3]
Rescanning—Virtual Rescanning Mode (VRM) stores comprehensive data for complete analysis after the sample is no longer available[3]
Instrument type—C-mode Scanning Acoustic Microscope[3]
Wafer size capability—300mm wafer[3]
Control software operating system—Windows 7 Ultimate[3]
Scanner type—Inertially Balanced Linear Motor Scanner[3]
Cooling / fluid handling—Water recirculation and optional inline temperature control[3]
Software analysis tools—SonoSimulator, Digital Image Analysis (DIA), and Virtual Rescanning Mode (VRM)[3]
Optional imaging mode—Frequency Domain Imaging (FDI)[3]

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Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]inventory listing
  2. [2]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]ncf.uic.eduncf.uic.edu