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A major, ongoing challenge of the tech industry is the shrinking of semiconductor devices and transistor feature dimensions. To maintain excellent reliability, performance, and yield, semiconductor failure analysis techniques have to constantly improve in order to meet this challenge. As a result, high-end, advanced instrumentation is needed to localize and identify defective structures, which have more places to hide due to high-density interconnects, wafer-level stacking, and complex 3D architectures.

Nanoprobing is an advanced characterization technique designed to isolate electrical defects that can negatively influence yield, reliability, and performance. Nanoprobing also provides the precise localization of electrical faults, which is necessary for an effective transmission electron microscopy (TEM) failure analysis workflow.

Thermo Fisher Scientific provides a range of advanced nanoprobing and sample preparation tools for reliable and accurate electrical fault isolation on a wide range of advanced devices. The Thermo Scientific nProber IV System is a high-performance scanning-electron-microscopy-based platform for the localization of transistor and metallization faults. The Thermo Scientific Hyperion II System is a high-productivity atomic-force-profiling nanoprober, with leading-edge transistor-probing performance that includes integrated conductive atomic force microscopy (C-AFM) capability. See the product pages below for more information.

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Resources

Critical Semiconductor Nanoprobing Workflows Explained

Critical Semiconductor Nanoprobing Workflows Explained


Applications

Semiconductor Device Packaging

Semiconductor Advanced Packaging

Performance, power efficiency, area, and cost are driving packaging innovations. Learn how workflows provide fast, precise, and accurate time-to-data.

Semiconductor Failure Analysis

Semiconductor Failure Analysis

Complex semiconductor device structures result in more places for defects to hide. Learn more about failure analysis solutions to isolate, analyze, and repair defects.

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Semiconductor materials characterization

Many factors impact yield, performance, and reliability. Learn more about solutions to characterize physical, structural, and chemical properties.

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ESD Semiconductor Qualification

Every electrostatic discharge (ESD) control plan is required to identify devices that are sensitive to ESD. We offer a complete suite of test systems to help with your device qualification requirements.

Semiconductor power devices

Semiconductor power devices

Novel architectures and materials pose new challenges. Learn how to pinpoint faults and characterize materials, structures, and interfaces.

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Semiconductor research and development

Innovation starts with research and development. Learn more about solutions to help you understand innovative structures and materials at the atomic level.


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Semiconductor Materials and Device Characterization

As semiconductor devices shrink and become more complex, new designs and structures are needed. High-productivity 3D analysis workflows can shorten device development time, maximize yield, and ensure that devices meet the future needs of the industry.

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Talos F200E TEM

  • High-quality (S)TEM imaging of semiconductor and microelectronic devices
  • Precise, high-speed chemical characterization with EDS
  • Dedicated semiconductor-related applications

nProber IV

  • Localize transistor and BEOL faults
  • Thermal nanoprobing (-40°C to 150°C)
  • Semi-automated operation

Hyperion II System

  • Atomic Force Probing
  • Localize transistor faults
  • Integrated PicoCurrent (CAFM)

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Electron microscopy services for
semiconductors

To ensure optimal system performance, we provide you access to a world-class network of field service experts, technical support, and certified spare parts.

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