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An integral element of every wafer fabrication facility is its
Aerotech direct-drive linear motors allow for high-speed
optical (lightfield and darkfield) inspection system. These
surface characterization tools detect a wide variety of defects
scanning and fast turnaround thus maximizing inspection
including voids, pits, and scratches in the wafer surface.
tool throughput.
Smooth, high-speed raster scanning is required to meet the
needs of today’s fabrication facility. Aerotech’s ABL9000
Aerotech offers a wide variety of axes that can be
has long been the standard for this type of inspection by
mounted on an XY stage, including theta axes for pattern
providing superior dynamic performance characteristics.
alignment and Z axes for focus adjustment.
Aerotech’s experienced engineering group can assist in
developing a custom system to meet your specific needs.
Aerotech-supplied machine
base and isolation system
minimize integration time.
Integrated electronics
Open-frame stage for microscope applications.
Automation 3200 plot utility showing
raster scan pattern.
Aerotech's Expanded Clean-Room Capabilities

Aerotech at a Glance

Semiconductor and Flat-Panel Applications

Solutions for Reticle Inspection

Solutions for Lithography

Solutions for Defect Detection (Optical Inspection)

Solutions for Electrical Characterization

Solutions for Macro-Defect Detection

Solutions for Thin-Film Measurement

Solutions for Vacuum Applications

Solutions for Flat-Panel Display Manufacturing

Linear Solutions

Z-Axis Solutions

Rotary Solutions

Specialty Solutions

Component Solutions

Automation 3200 Digital Automation Platform

Intelligent, Networked Drives

Simplfied Integration...Reduced Cost

Machine Retrofits

Fully Integrated Automation Solutions

Engineered Systems

ISO Registered
Award-Winning Aerotech

Worldwide Training & Support
Aerotech Timeline

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