mask_inspection CDC200™
Critical Dimension Control
CDC200™ enables both Mask Makers and IC Manufacturers to control their local Critical Dimensions (specific mask region) and significantly improve CD Uniformity across masks (entire mask) and wafers.
Utilizing a proprietary Shade-In Element™ technology, CDC200™ changes the transmission on photomasks employing a femto-second laser.

The CDC200 is enabling technology for:

Mask Makers
  • Tune your masks to meet required CD specifications and for optimal performance
  • Yield improvement and fast turn-around on all mask types
  • Achieve advanced CD Uniformity specifications
  • Leverage existing installed mask manufacturing equipment
  • Postpone purchasing additional advanced writing and etching tools

IC Manufacturers
  • Improve your Lithography Process Window (PW) and overall productivity
  • “Pellicle on” CD Uniformity improvement
  • Improve yield on any targeted mask level: dry, immersion, double patterning lithography
  • Improve chip binning: higher speed, lower leakage, etc.
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NEW! Significant CDU improvement on photomask using femto-second laser tuning
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