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Advanced optical critical dimension (OCD) and film metrology products to help ensure accuracy and repeatability for semiconductor manufacturers worldwide

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As semiconductor chips become increasingly complex, the demand for precision dimensional and films metrology intensifies.

Traditionally vital for semiconductor logic and memory markets, advanced metrology is seeing expanded adoption in next-generation advanced packaging technologies and specialty applications as these segments continue to grow in value and become increasingly sophisticated.

Our comprehensive metrology solutions include OCD, films, overlay and composition metrology. These tools are crucial for detecting process excursions in high volume manufacturing and are instrumental in R&D for helping to develop the newest devices. We offer integrated and inline metrology solutions, powered by Onto Innovation’s AI-guided modeling and analysis software, to ensure high accuracy in-line optical metrology and efficient offline recipe development.

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