Overview

The IMPULSE is our newest metrology platform for OCD measurement and profiling as well as employing a DUV channel for film thickness. The combined technologies provide a complete measurement solution over the entire range of measurement requirements for each process step. This complete metrology capability can be utilized across a number of lithography, deposition, copper planarization, dielectric planarization, poly-Si etch and dielectric etch applications. The platform enables higher performance and higher reliability for both Integrated applications as well as on the Lynx platform as a standalone tool enabling cluster metrology for high throughput. IMPULSE leverages the success of the 9010 platform with improved process control beyond 45nm and higher throughput for lower cost of ownership.