KLA
Ergolux
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What it is
The KLA Ergolux is a metrology and inspection microscope system, marketed under the combined KLA / Leica brand.[1]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAs an optical microscope-based inspection tool, the Ergolux uses visible-light microscopy to let operators and automated systems inspect wafer surfaces for defects, features, and process artifacts.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn a semiconductor fab or lab, the Ergolux is used after key process steps such as photolithography, etch, or deposition to visually verify pattern quality and detect gross defects.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedTypical applications include routine wafer inspection, mask and reticle review, and general metrology in development, pilot-line, or low-volume production environments.
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
Configuration & options4
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergolux IM 11 | — | — | — | waferpedia.com[3] |
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the KLA Ergolux?
The KLA Ergolux is a metrology and inspection microscope system, marketed under the combined KLA / Leica brand.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Ergolux 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 Ergolux are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the Ergolux 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 Ergolux are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the Ergolux is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Ergolux are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Equipment inventory listing
- [2]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
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