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SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM

Applied Materials SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM is a defect review scanning electron microscope. Applied Materials SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM includes optional EDX and tilt options. Applied Materials SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM includes a wafer rotation option.[1][2]

SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM — Inventory photo
Fig. 01SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEMInventory photo[1]

Wafer size

Wafer rotation option

Optics

G3 column (FEI / Denka tip)[1]

What it is

The Applied Materials SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM is a defect review scanning electron microscope for metrology and inspection. The SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM uses a G3 column with an FEI or Denka tip, an optical system with 5x, 20x, and 100x settings, and an electrostatic chuck wafer holder.[1][2]

How it works

The SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM uses a scanning electron microscope column to form high-resolution images from electron-beam interaction with the wafer surface. The tool includes a robot loading system, a wafer holder with electrostatic chucking, and optional wafer rotation, tilt, and EDX functions.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The tool is used when a fab needs review-level information about a defect before deciding on classification, disposition, or process follow-up. The configuration with optional tilt, wafer rotation, and EDX extends the kinds of observations that can be made at the review station.[1][2]

Applications

The SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM is used for defect review on semiconductor wafers. The tool can support imaging-based inspection work and, when equipped, EDX-based compositional analysis, tilt viewing, and wafer rotation.[1][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling5

Loader
3 TDK ADO with RFID[1]
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Robot
Brooks, single blade with through beam mapper[1]
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Wafer size
Wafer rotation option[1]
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Stage wafer holder
electrostatic chuck[1]
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Wafer rotation option
Present[1]
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Optics & imaging3

SEM system
G3 column (FEI / Denka tip)[1]
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Optical systsem
OM with 5x, 20x, 100x[1]
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Optical system
OM with 5x, 20x, 100x[1]
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Control & software1

Software version
5.3.100[1]
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Configuration & options10

EDX option[1]
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Tilt option[1]
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Fully Refurbished[1]
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OEM
Applied Materials[1]
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Model
SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM[1]
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Category
Metrology & Inspection[2]
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Tool type
Defect review scanning electron microscope[1]
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EDX option
Present[1]
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Tilt option
Present[1]
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Condition
Fully refurbished[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What type of tool is the SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM?

The SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM is a defect review scanning electron microscope for metrology and inspection.[1][2]

What column is used in the SEM system?

The SEM system uses a G3 column with an FEI or Denka tip.[1][2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the SEMVision G 3 Lite DR-SEM is not on record.

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]Inventory photo
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