Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) provides high-quality surface and cross-sectional imaging of 3D structures. As semiconductor feature sizes continue to decrease in response to consumer and industry demands, nanoscale metrology becomes an increasingly important contributor to process and device design yield. Accurate and repeatable nanoscale measurements of critical dimensions require high-resolution SEM imaging and extremely accurate magnification calibration.

The ultra-high-resolution automated SEM capabilities offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific, when combined with our industry-leading software solutions, perform imaging and metrology with the automation, precision, and robustness needed to meet the challenges of leading memory and logic customers. Leveraging NIST-traceable calibration standards, mature imaging automation (both cross-sectional and top-down), and next-generation machine-learning-enabled metrology, Thermo Scientific automated SEMs provide cost-effective 3D metrology for direct process and device monitoring, as well as faster time to market.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a range of SEM metrology tools for critical dimension analysis, including the Thermo Scientific Verios 5 SEM with Thermo Scientific AutoSEM Software for top-down SEM metrology. Please click through to the appropriate product pages below for more information, or to request a demo.

SEM metrology performed automatically with Thermo Scientific software.
SEM metrology performed automatically with Thermo Scientific software.

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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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Helios 5 HX/Helios 5 UX/Helios 5 FX DualBeam

  • Fully automated, high-quality, ultra-thin TEM sample preparation
  • High throughput, high resolution subsurface and 3D characterization
  • Rapid nanoprototyping capabilities
Thermo Scientific Verios 5 XHR scanning electron microscope (SEM)

Verios 5 XHR SEM

  • Monochromated SEM for sub-nanometer resolution over the full 1 keV to 30 keV energy range
  • Easy access to beam landing energies as low as 20 eV
  • Excellent stability with piezo stage as standard

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