Nanotronics Automated Optical Inspection system nSpec

  • Product No:nSpec
  • Manufacturer:Nanotronics Imaging LLC

The nSpec® is a fully automated, precision optical inspection system for viewing, analyzing and reporting on defects in opaque, transparent and semi-transparent wafers. Defect reports are fully customizable. 

The nSpec® system can image and analyze: 

  • Substrate wafers 

  • Epi wafers 

  • Patterned wafers 

  • Diced wafers 

  • Individual devices

The nSpec® system has multiple magnification settings making it easier for users to characterize defect types.

It also offers complete rapid scanning and wafer mosaicing. 

Repeated quality control testing is easy to set up. There are settings for single image capture and scans. Configuration options include wafer size, defect types, and scan resolution. 

Sample chucks are available to meet specific size needs and users can pair the system with an automated wafer loader to speed up throughput and decrease damaged wafers caused by operator-handling errors. 

The system is delivered fully functional and includes installation and user training.


Optics 

White light illumination:LED(other options available)

Brightfield/Darkfield Objectives:5,10,20 or 50x,user selectable 

Differential Interference Contrast:(Nomarski) 

Stage 

Travel,typical:200mm X and Y direction 

Precision Lead Screws:2 mm pitch, preloaded ball screws

Centered load capability:2.27 kg

Repeatability:+/- 5 μ 

Construction:a) Precision ground alum plates
         b) Stainless steel raceways 

Step Size:0.04 μ

Travel flatness:30 μ 

Weight:5.44 kg 

Limit switches:Mechanical, non-adjustable 

Wafer Vacuum Chuck (optional):Adjustable to 50, 75, 100 or 150 mm 

Camera 

Pixel size,typical:4.54μ 

Image size,typical:2752x2200 pixels

Maximum frame rate:17.4fps 

Control 

Stage          Fully automated control for all system components. 

Focus          System allows for manual user operation.

Nosepiece   

Illumination    

Camera

Wafer Loader

Runs one cassette at a time:25 wafers/cassette

Standard Wafer Sizes:75, 100 or 150 mm

Dimension (width x length):36 cm x 75 cm

Weight:34 kg

Minimum Vacuum Requirement:20 in. Hg

Power supply:110v/220v

Options

AFM:Specs available upon request