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Archer 10

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The KLA Archer 10 is an automated overlay registration measurement system. The Archer 10 uses a coherence probe interference microscope for overlay metrology. The Archer 10 handles 200mm wafers with a dual open wafer handler.[1][2]

KLAArcher 10
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Performance

Fully automated overlay measurement module[1]

Optics

Coherence probe interference microscope[1]

What it is

The KLA Archer 10 is an overlay registration measurement system.[1]

The KLA Archer 10 XT Overlay is a metrology and inspection system for overlay measurement.[2]

How it works

The Archer 10 automated misregistration system includes a fully automated overlay measurement module with a coherence probe interference microscope and automated wafer handling.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Archer 10 XT Overlay is used for wafer overlay measurement in semiconductor lithography control.[2]

Applications

The Archer 10 XT Overlay is used for wafer overlay measurement in semiconductor lithography control.[2]

The Archer 10 automated misregistration system is a 200 mm dual open tool with KLA Stepper Setup integration software, a Windows NT based user interface, an integrated user interface, a 19 inch LCD screen, a 3.5 inch floppy drive, a CD ROM drive, video hard copy printing, and network readiness.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling3

Wafer Size
200mm[1]2 sources
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Wafer Handling
200mm dual open wafer handler[1]
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Wafer handling
200mm dual port open wafer handler[2]
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Optics & imaging1

Optics
Coherence probe interference microscope[1]
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Performance1

Overlay measurement module
Fully automated overlay measurement module[1]
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Control & software8

Software
Windows NT based[1]
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Integration Software
KLA Stepper Setup (KLASS) station integration software[1]
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User Interface
19-inch LCD screen[1]
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Computer software
Windows NT based software and user interface[1]
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Computer interface
Integrated user interface[1]
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Software version
5.6[2]
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Computer upgrade
XP computer upgrade[2]
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Computer
KLASS RS2 computer[2]
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Configuration & options10

Measurement Technology
Coherence probe interference microscope[1]
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Network
Network ready[1]
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OEM
KLA[3]
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Model
Archer 10[3]
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Category
Metrology & Inspection[2]
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Display
19" LCD screen[1]
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Storage media
3.5 inch floppy drive and CD ROM drive[1]
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Connectivity
Network ready[1]
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Communications
SEC's communication[1]
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Configuration options
AMS, Digitizer, LINNIK, PDA, PZT-P-Z feedback[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Archer 10 XT Overlay——Refurbishment-upgraded components and software version 5.6; XP computer upgrade; KLASS RS2 computer; 5 AMS; digitizer; LINNIK; PDA; PZT-P-Z feedbackwaferpedia.com[2]
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Frequently asked questions

What wafer size does the KLA Archer 10 support?

The KLA Archer 10 supports 200 mm wafers with a dual port open wafer handler.[1][2]

What measurement technology does the Archer 10 use?

The Archer 10 uses a coherence probe interference microscope for overlay measurement.[1]

What software platform does the Archer 10 run on?

The Archer 10 runs on Windows NT-based software with a user interface displayed on a 19-inch LCD screen. The Archer 10 XT variant includes software version 5.6 and an XP computer upgrade.[1][2]

Is the Archer 10 system automated?

Yes, the Archer 10 is a fully automated overlay measurement system that includes automated wafer handling.[1]

What options are available for the Archer 10 XT?

The Archer 10 XT variant includes options such as 5 AMS, Digitizer, LINNIK, PDA, and PZT with Z feedback.[2]

What computer hardware is used in the Archer 10 XT?

The Archer 10 XT uses a KLASS RS2 computer and has an XP computer upgrade.[2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Archer 10 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Archer 10 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Archer 10 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the Archer 10 is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Archer 10 are on record.

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  1. [1]classoneequipment.com — classoneequipment.comclassoneequipment.com
  2. [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
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