Patents Examined by Jayprakesh N. Gandhi
  • Patent number: 6978189
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for matching data related to an integrated metrology tool and a standalone metrology tool. At least one semiconductor wafer is processed. An integrated metrology tool and/or a standalone metrology tool is matched based upon a difference between metrology data relating to a processed semiconductor wafer acquired by the integrated metrology tool and metrology data acquired by the standalone metrology tool, using a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher A. Bode, Matthew A. Purdy, Alexander J. Pasadyn