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CT1000

An SEM that tilts wafers of 200 mm and smaller to observe defects and pattern shapes in 3D. EDS can also estimate elements.

Maker: Hitachi High-Tech · Official product page

Specifications


Resolution7 nm (1 kV)
Maximum sample tilt55°
Wafer size100 / 150 / 200 mm

Specifications as published by the maker. See the sources below.

Overview


CT1000 is Hitachi High-Tech's defect shape evaluation SEM. 3D observation of defects and pattern shapes helps shorten development and improve quality for G&C devices (SAW/BAW, MEMS, sensors, power and analog devices made on 100 to 200 mm wafers).

It automatically transfers wafers of 200 mm and smaller, moves accurately to important pattern locations or to defects found by defect inspection systems, and tilts the sample stage for three-dimensional SEM observation.

A 5-axis sample stage allows tilted observation of defects and pattern shapes, and optional elemental analysis (EDS) can estimate the elements that make up particles and defects. Resolution is 7 nm (1 kV), and the maximum sample tilt is 55°.

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  1. Hitachi High-Tech: CT1000 product page

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Last updated: October 23, 2026