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EVG40versusDektak

EV Group EVG40, Veeco Dektak, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
EVG40EV Group
DektakVeeco
OEMEV GroupVeeco
CategoryMetrology & InspectionMetrology & Inspection
Wafer size200mm200mm
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Lifecycle milestones——
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FamilyEV Group EVG40Veeco Dektak
Cited variants
  • EVG40 Standard[1]
  • EVG40 Advanced[1]
  • EVG40 Semi-Automated[1]
  • EVG40 Fully-Automated[1]
  • EVG40 AUTOMATED[1]
  • EVG40 Standard Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 Advanced Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 Semi-Automated Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 Fully-Automated Basic Unit[1]
  • EVG40 NT[2]
  • EVG40 NT2[3]
  • EVG40 D2W[3]
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Specifications
Measurement typeTop-to-bottom side alignment accuracy measurement system[1]—
TechnologyNon-destructive, visible light, self calibrating technology[1]—
Measurement capabilityRepeatable top-to-bottom side alignment accuracy measurement[1]—
Supported wafer or substrate sizeAny wafer or substrate material up to 200 mm[1]—
Objective magnificationHigh power objectives from 5x to 50x[1]—
Absolute accuracy< 0.5 µm with a statistical probability of 99%[1]—
Control platformPC-based measurement system[1]—
Automation rangeManual to fully-automated versions[1]—
Standard basic unitAlignment stage optics[1]—
Advanced basic unitAlignment stage optics; advanced features include image recognition system, quick transparent overlay, and linewidth measurement mode[1]—
Semi-automated basic unitAlignment stage optics; advanced features include image recognition system, quick transparent overlay, and linewidth measurement mode; automation features include programmable microscope stage rack and motorized chuck rotation[1]—
Fully-automated basic unitAlignment stage optics; advanced features include image recognition system, quick transparent overlay, and linewidth measurement mode; automation features include programmable microscope stage rack, motorized chuck rotation, and robotic autoload cassette-to-cassette[1]—
Wafer sizeAny wafer or substrate material up to 200 mm[1]—
Measured parameters (NT variant)Lithography-relevant parameters like critical dimensions, as well as bond alignment accuracy[2]—
Measurement methods (NT variant)Critical dimension (CD) measurement, die-to-die alignment verification, multi-layer thickness measurement[2]—
Measurement accuracy (NT variant)High measurement accuracy in vertical and lateral direction[2]—
Overlay measurement (D2W variant)100 percent die overlay measurement with high precision[3]—
Manufacturer—Veeco[4]
Model—DEKTAK 150[4]
Purpose—Stylus-based scanning system for measuring surface topography and thin film step heights[5]
Tip Size—12 µm[4]
Standard Stylus Tip—2.5 μm[5]
Scan Length—55 - 200 mm[4]
Maximum Data Points per Scan—120,000[4]
Maximum Sample Size—200 mm[4]
Sample Diameter—up to 200 mm in diameter[5]
Sample Thickness—up to 90 mm thick[5]
Stylus Force—1 - 15 mg[4]
X-Y Translation—101.6 x 101.6 mm[5]
Stage Type—Two-axis, manual sample-positioning stage[5]
Stage Leveling and Rotation—Manual stage leveling and rotation[5]
Leveling—Two-point programmable or cursor software leveling[5]
Environmental Enclosure—Acrylic environmental enclosure[5]
Maximum sample thickness—90 mm[5]
X-Y translation range—101.6 x 101.6 mm[5]
Long scan length—55 mm[5]

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Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]evgroup.comevgroup.com
  3. [3]evgroup.comevgroup.com
  4. [4]egr.vcu.eduegr.vcu.edu
  5. [5]uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca