A high-current scanning electron microscope with multi-beam optics

Takashi Doi*, Minoru Yamazaki, Takashi Ichimura, Yan Ren, P. Kruit

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    Abstract

    Recently we have proposed a new Multi-beam Scanning Electron Microscope (MBSEM) which potentially offers a higher current than a single beam SEM. In this system the primary electron beam is first separated into 196 beams by an Aperture Lens Array and then focused into one single spot by using a second Micro Lens Array (MLA) in the objective lens. This system potentially offers high current (200 nA), medium resolution (50 nm), and low landing energy (500 eV) for inspection tool of semiconductor. Here we report that we have achieved a practical setup, evaluated its performance, found difficulties in operating such a system and we draw conclusions about our proposition.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)132-138
    Number of pages7
    JournalMicroelectronic Engineering
    Volume159
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

    Keywords

    • MEMS
    • Multi-beam SEM (MBSEM)
    • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

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