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EVG 40 NT

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What it is

The EVG 40 NT is an automated measurement system designed for metrology applications in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically for lithography and bonding processes. The system enables measurement of lithography-relevant parameters such as critical dimensions and bond alignment accuracy, as well as verification of compliance to tight process specifications.[2]

How it works

The EVG 40 NT uses a top- to bottom-side microscope configuration to perform a range of measurement tasks. The system is controlled by PC-based measurement and pattern recognition software, which enables automated analysis of alignment and dimensional data. A specialized calibration routine supports high throughput.[2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The EVG 40 NT is used after key process steps such as lithography exposure or wafer bonding to verify pattern fidelity and alignment accuracy. The system serves as a tool of record for confirming bond overlay accuracy in aligned wafer bonding, often completing the metrology loop for automated fusion bonding systems. Measurements from the tool can be used to instantly optimize integrated process parameters.[2]

Applications

The EVG 40 NT is applied to nanoimprint lithography, where it measures critical dimensions and alignment. In wafer-to-wafer bonding, it verifies bond overlay accuracy and alignment between wafers. Other applications include critical dimension (CD) measurement, die-to-die alignment verification, and multi-layer thickness measurement.[2]

What do the numbers mean?

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Application examples
Nanoimprint lithography and wafer-to-wafer bonding[2]
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Optics & imaging1

Verification capability
100 nm bond overlay accuracy of EVG's GEMINI FB automated fusion bonding system[2]
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Performance2

Measurement scope
Lithography-relevant parameters and bond alignment accuracy[2]
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Measurement methods
Critical dimension measurement, die-to-die alignment verification, multi-layer thickness measurement[2]
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Configuration & options7

Manufacturer
EV Group[1]
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Model
EVG 40 NT[1]
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Product type
Aligner[1]
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Product type
Automated Measurement System[2]
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Vintage
2011[1]
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Tool format
Stand-alone tool[2]
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Integrated module
AVM (HVM-integrated module)[2]
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The following facts about the EVG 40 NT are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the EVG 40 NT are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the EVG 40 NT are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the EVG 40 NT are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the EVG 40 NT are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the EVG 40 NT is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]evgroup.com — evgroup.comevgroup.com
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026.

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