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One Technology Drive., Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 875-3000 FAX: (408) 571-2722
P-16+ / P-6
User’s Guide
KLA-TENCOR CONFIDENTIAL
Family: Profiler Product Line: Profiler P1X / PX Model: P-16+ / P-6
Software Version 7.31/7.35 MNL, USER PN- 0142530-000 AB

Table of Contents

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Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction & Safety

INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW

Provides an overview of the KLA-Tencor P-16+ / P-6 Profiler system and its capabilities.

SAFETY

Details safety issues involved in using the P-16+ or P-6 Profiler system, including symbols and procedures.

Lockout;Tagout Procedure

Explains the safety procedure for notifying employees, shutting down the system, and securing the power cord.

Stage and Head Movement Hazards

Discusses potential hazards related to stage and head movements, interlocks, and manual loading procedures.

Chapter 2 Basic Skills

POWERING UP THE PROFILER

Details the procedure for powering up the computer and system, including launching Windows and logging into profiler security.

STARTING THE PROFILER APPLICATION

Explains how to start the Profiler application, the interface for scan functions, and the start-up procedure.

PROTECTING THE STYLUS ARM ASSEMBLY

Details system provisions for stylus protection and potential stylus damage during scans.

Chapter 3 Scan Recipes

CREATING AND EDITING A SCAN RECIPE

Provides procedures for creating and editing scan recipes, including accessing the editor and defining parameters.

Leveling Cursors

Details the procedure for setting leveling cursors in the Analysis screen for accurate data leveling.

Feature Detection (Only for 2 D Scans)

Describes the Feature Detection function for automatic detection of common profile features in 2D scans.

Chapter 4 XY View Screen

SETTING THE MAGNIFICATION

Explains how to change magnification using zoom icons or menu items for feature identification and scan placement.

FOCUSING THE VIEW

Details how to sharpen the image in the video window using focus knobs after null and focus procedures.

POSITIONING THE SCAN SITE

Describes how to move the stage in X, Y, and theta directions to orient the sample image for scan positioning.

USING DIE GRID NAVIGATION (OPTIONAL FEATURE, P-16+ ONLY)

Explains how to use die grid navigation to teach scan and sequence sites by die location with pattern recognition.

ALIGNING THE SAMPLE

Provides procedures for aligning the sample image with the X-axis using a straight feature on the sample.

Chapter 5 View Scan Window

2 D SCREEN FUNCTION

Describes the View Scan Window's function for observing scan progress and adjusting parameters for optimum results.

3 D SCREEN FUNCTION

Explains the 3D View Scan screen's similarities and additions to the 2D screen for 3D analysis and monitoring.

Chapter 6 Sequence Recipe and Data

CREATING A SEQUENCE RECIPE

Details the procedure for creating a sequence recipe, including loading samples and using die grid navigation.

SEQUENCING WITH MANUAL DESKEW (APPLIES TO BOTH P-16+ AND P-6)

Explains how to automate repetitive measurements on multiple samples using manual deskew.

DESKEWING TWICE TO ALIGN THETA (P-16+ ONLY)

Describes how to compensate for small rotational errors by performing a second deskew in Pattern Recognition.

GROPING WITH PATTERN RECOGNITION (P-16+ ONLY)

Explains setting deskew options for pattern search when the pattern is not found within the field of view.

SITE-BY-SITE PATTERN RECOGNITION (P-16+ ONLY)

Describes how to store an offset from a taught pattern for any scan in the sequence for effective positioning.

Chapter 7 Analyzing 3 D Scan Data

STARTING THE 3 D ANALYSIS APPLICATION

Details how to start the 3D analysis application by clicking Scan Data or Sequence Data in the Catalog window.

3 D ANALYSIS SCREEN FEATURES

Describes the features of the 3D Analysis screen, including image orientation options and tool bar buttons.

LINE-BY-LINE LEVELING

Provides a tool for leveling 3D images where planes at the same Z level are detected for error removal.

Chapter 9 Stress (Optional feature)

THEORY

Explains the theoretical basis of stress measurement, including the Stoney equation and curvature calculations.

Stoney Equation

Presents the Stoney equation for calculating stress in a thin-film layer deposited on a substrate.

Polynomial Fit

Describes the Polynomial Fit method for fitting data to local irregularities and computing new y values.

THE 2 D STRESS APPLICATION WINDOW (P-16+ AND P-6)

Details the 2D Stress Application Window, including the Stress Screen Tool Bar and its icons.

CREATING A STRESS RECIPE

Guides the user through creating a stress recipe, including setting scan parameters and substrate specifications.

CREATING STRESS DATA

Provides procedures for creating stress data, including loading wafers and taking pre- and post-stress scans.

Chapter 11 System Security

LOGIN AND LOGOUT PROCEDURE

Details how to change access levels by logging off and logging back into the profiler software.

PROCEDURE TO MODIFY SECURITY SETTINGS

Provides steps to modify security settings by navigating to and editing sections in the Security Configuration Editor.

PROCEDURE TO CHANGE THE AUTOLOGONUSER PASSWORD

Details the procedure to change the AutoLogonUser password, including importing users and editing accounts.

Chapter 12 Calibrations

Chapter 13 Stylus Change Procedure

Chapter 14 Configuration

Chapter 15 Preventive Maintenance

Chapter 16 Backup and Restore

Appendix A Hazardous Materials

Appendix A P Series Profiler - Preparing for Shipment

KLA Tencor P-6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Vertical Resolution0.1 nm
Data AcquisitionHigh-speed data acquisition system
Wavelength RangeN/A (Contact method)
Spot SizeN/A (Contact method)
Applicationsthin film thickness, surface roughness, step height

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