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Sub Surface Material Characterization using High Frequency Eddy Current Spectroscopy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Henning Heuer ,
Susanne Hillmann ,
Marcus Klein  and
Norbert Meyendorf
Henning Heuer
Affiliation:
[email protected], Fraunhofer, IZFP Dresden, Dresden, Germany
Susanne Hillmann
Affiliation:
[email protected], Fraunhofer, IZFP-D, Dresden, Germany
Marcus Klein
Affiliation:
[email protected], Fraunhofer, IZFP-D, Dresden, Germany
Norbert Meyendorf
Affiliation:
[email protected], Fraunhofer, IZFP-D, Dresden, Germany
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Abstract

By launching new processes introduced by nano science into much more conventional industrial applications fast, robust and economical reasonable inspection methods are required for process control and quality assurance. Coming from high tech industries e.g. semiconductor industries the methods available for thin film characterization and quality control are complex and often require scientific skilled personal. High frequency eddy current spectroscopy in reflection or transmission configuration allows a contactless measurement of e.g. copper thin films on silicon with a thickness resolution better that 5 nm. Due to the insensitivity of the transmission mode to dislocations or slight tilting of the sample the high frequency eddy current method is a practicable method for thin film characterization under industrial environment.

Keywords

electrical propertiesmicroelectronicsthin film
Type
Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1195: Symposium B – Rellliability and Materials Issues of Semiconductor Optical and Electrical Devices and Materials , 2009 , 1195-B09-02
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2010

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