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Open-loop measurement of data sampling point for SPM

  • Yueyu Wang*
  • , Xuezeng Zhao
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

SPM (Scanning Probe Microscope) provides "three-dimensional images" with nanometer level resolution, and some of them can be used as metrology tools. However, SPM's images are commonly distorted by non-ideal properties of SPM's piezoelectric scanner, which reduces metrological accuracy and data repeatability. In order to eliminate this limit, an "open-loop sampling" method is presented. In this method, the positional values of sampling points in all three directions on the surface of the sample are measured by the position sensor and recorded in SPM's image file, which is used to replace the image file from a conventional SPM. Because the positions in X and Y directions are measured at the same time of sampling height information in Z direction, the image distortion caused by scanner locating error can be reduced by proper image processing algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMetrology, Inspection, and Process Control for Microlithography XX
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventMetrology, Inspection, and Process Control for Microlithography XX - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 20 Jan 200623 Jan 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6152 II
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceMetrology, Inspection, and Process Control for Microlithography XX
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period20/01/0623/01/06

Keywords

  • Open-loop measurement
  • Piezo
  • SPM
  • Scanner
  • Sensor

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