Optical Inspection Tool Experts
DARKFIELD
INSPECTION
Patterned & Bare Wafers
Delivers advanced defect detection and patterned wafer review with high sensitivity and repeatability.
RTEX supports the full Darkfield Optical Inspection platforms used to detect defects on both patterned and bare wafers throughout semiconductor manufacturing. These systems enable high-sensitivity identification of particles, scratches, and structural irregularities that can impact device performance and yield..
Darkfield inspection technology captures light scattered by surface defects, making it well suited for advanced process nodes where defect visibility is increasingly challenging. These platforms are commonly deployed in lithography, etch, and end-of-module process steps and are often used alongside complementary inspection and review techniques to support efficient defect classification.
Through comprehensive service, remanufacturing, and parts support, RTEX helps extend the operational life and performance of darkfield optical inspection platforms—minimizing downtime and preserving inspection capability in high-volume production environments.
PATTERNED WAFER REVIEW
COMPASS / COMPlus Darkfield Inspection System delivers advanced defect detection and patterned wafer review with high sensitivity and repeatability.
Designed for both Defect Detection and Patterned Wafer Review, COMPASS/ComPLUS combines high sensitivity with superior imaging performance for comprehensive inspection across complex semiconductor layers and materials.
KEY FEATURES:
- High-Sensitivity Detection: Identifies patterned wafer defects down to 70 nm and smaller (*on reference structures; recipe- and layer-dependent), with outstanding precision and repeatability.
- Patterned Wafer Review: Enables detailed visualization and rootcause analysis.
- Flexible Operation: Supports multiple wafer types and configurations for R&D and HVM environments.
- Integrated Performance: Works seamlessly with GTI metrology and defect review systems for full process control.
DARKFIELD INSPECTION
The ComPLUS System is an advanced optical inspection tool optimized for production-grade wafer defect detection. Using darkfield illumination and intelligent image analysis, it ensures precise, reliable inspection of patterned wafers.
KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
- High-Sensitivity Defect Detection: Flexible illumination (darkfield / brightfield) with refined optics to capture yield-critical defects.
- Real-Time, In-Line Process Monitoring:Integrates seamlessly into production for automated inspection and feedback.
- Advanced Illumination & Multi-Angle Detection: Configurable lighting and detection modes enhance defect visibility.
- Wafer Size Compatibility: Supports 150mm, 200mm, and 300mm (12″) wafers.
- Sub-Micron Precision & High Resolution: Up to 100× magnification and ~0.05 μm repeatability (depending on configuration).
- Application Versatility:Suitable for both mask and wafer inspections (darkfield wafer inspection version).
FEATURES
- High-Sensitivity Detection
- Patterned Wafer Review
- Flexible Operation
- Intergrated Performance
PRODUCT LINEUP
DARKFIELD Platform Product Lines We Support
COMPASS

COMPLUS


