Hybrid Laser Microscope Specifications
Hybrid Laser Microscope Specifications
Unit: mm
Laser radiation
Safety precautions: Read manuals before use. Use properly. Do not look into a laser beam.
● This catalog provides information as of January 2015.
405nm continuous wave with
● The descriptions in this catalog are based on our research as of the product release. 100µW maximum
● Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Neither manufacturer Class 2 laser product
nor seller assumes any responsibility for damage caused by specification change. JIS C 6802 : 2011
● Screen images are simulated.
Optical
3D
interference-based measurement
3D surface
AFM profiler
Nano-scale
1nm profile
measurement
Sample
preparation
1nm 1µm 1mm
XY resolution Speed
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Confocal optics - basic principle of technology Unique confocal optics of HYBRID
Basic principle Unique confocal optics of HYBRID
Confocal optics detects only the rays of light focused on In focus Out of focus
the sample surface. Light emitted from the source and Detector Detector
Multiple functions and high-definition
reflected by the sample surface reaches the detector only Pinhole Pinhole 1 Two types of light source - white light and violet laser
24bit full color imaging
if it is focused at the pinhole in front of it (Figure1). This
takes place only for the rays of light focused at the
sample surface. The light rays from the sample surface in Detectors that detect each of RGB wavelengths
Beam splitter Beam splitter 2 simultaneously and separately
Detection channel switching function
focal plane reach the detector but all others do not
(Figure2). Confocal optics detects in-focus information
Point Point
only. light light Proprietary light scanning method that maximizes the performance
Pinhole
source
Pinhole
source 3 of large-aperture low magnification objective lens
Up to 15mm wide FOV
Effect1
By recording maximum brightness at each pixel,
all-focused images can be captured (Figure 5).
Effect2
By recording the z position of each pixel at its peak Figure 5
brightness, 3D measurement such as shape and surface
roughness measurement is possible (Figure6).
Figure 4 Figure 6
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White light confocal
White light confocal Laser confocal
Wide FOV for efficient observation High-definition images of white light confocal
FOV 1.6 times wider than a typical CLSM ※ When objective lens of the same magnification is used With the use of Xenon lamp similar to sunlight as light source, high-definition images with good color separation and high
■ 10x objective lens (FOV 1,500um) 3D image depth of field are available.
■ Black and white image from CLSM ■ Color image from CLSM ■ Color image from HYBRID
1.6 times
larger area
Typical CLSM
Terminals
■ 3D image from normal objective lens (10x) ■ 3D image from our special objective lens (10x)
←Noise
PI-coated communication device
Profile data Profile data Widening applications with light wavelength selection
The selection of 6 different wavelengths of light source is available. It allows you to select the best wavelength for your
Wide FOV and high precision observation and measurement and widens your applications to samples susceptible to damage in a particular wavelength of
light, such as resist film or UV curable resin, and samples that absorb a particular wavelength of light.
FOV 6.5 times wider than typical CLSM is possible, thanks to HYBRID’s wide FOV and the use of special high-NA low
magnification objective lens.
■ Image from typical CLSM ■ High-definition
20x objective lens
(NA 0.46)
wide-FOV image
available with HYBRID 6.5 times
larger area
White
light PI coat surface
10x objective lens Red Blue (436nm)
(NA 0.50) 633nm 436nm
Yellow Blue
green
578nm 486nm Surface of
Yellow substrate
green Green (633nm)
546nm 514nm
Copper wire (FOV 670µm×500µm)
Multi layer observation using wavelength selection PI-coated flexible printed circuit board
(FOV 1,500µm) (concept illustration)
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Laser confocal Differential interference contrast
White light confocal Laser confocal White light confocal Laser confocal
means
Differential
interference contrast
observation
Vertically scanned
white light
interferometer means observation / In-situ observation Differential
interference contrast
observation
Vertically scanned
white light
interferometer
Spectroscopic Phase shift Spectroscopic Phase shift
reflectometry film thickness interferometer reflectometry film thickness interferometer
measurement measurement
In-situ observation
■ Before transition ■ In transition ■ After transition
Real-time observation of
liquid and other samples
Typical usages
● Observation of phase transition
of metal and inorganic samples
under changing temperature
conditions
● Video capture of crystal
growth or phase transition in
liquids
Solar cell texture Active material of lithium ion battery Crystal growth and transition in a cadmium iodide liquid
(FOV50um, 5,500x magnification on monitor) (FOV75um, 3,700x magnification on monitor) (high-definition video capture and playback at high speeds up to 15 frames per second is available)
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Optical interference Spectroscopic reflectometry
White light confocal Laser confocal White light confocal Laser confocal
means measurement
Differential
interference contrast
observation
Vertically scanned
white light
interferometer means film thickness measurement Differential
interference contrast
observation
Vertically scanned
white light
interferometer
Spectroscopic Phase shift Spectroscopic Phase shift
reflectometry film thickness interferometer reflectometry film thickness interferometer
measurement measurement
resolution from the analysis of inter ference pat terns ● Other transparent film ※Confocal's XZ cross section measurement is suitable for measuring film
Silicon substrate
generated by interference objective lens. Light is split into ● Residue from etching thicknesses more than 1um.
two arrays by a beam splitter inside the objective lens. One Reference
of the arrays is reflected by the sample surface while the mirror
Reference
other array goes to the reference mirror and reflected there.
Both reflected beams are superimposed in the objective Beam splitter
mirror
Principle of spectroscopic reflectometry
lens to form interference patterns caused by optical path
differences. As the tool is adjusted to have no optical path Spectroscopic reflectometry Thin film interference: multiple reflections inside film
Mirau-type Michaelson-type
difference in a focus position, interference fringes indicate
{
Film thickness can be measured using the reflectance
concaves and convexes on sample surface. Typical interferometer objective lens spectrum obtained from spectroscopic reflectometry after
parameter fitting with optical simulation model.
Vertically-scanned white light interferometry Phase shift interferometry It shows the relation between absolute reflectance and
wavelength. It varies depending on film thicnknesses and
Interference fringes have the strongest contrast at in-focus Height measurement in Angstrom-scale accuracy is optical constants.
plane. The peak of brightness in interference fringe is detected available from the phase analysis of interference fringes in a Thickness
to measure height with the operability of confocal microscope. single wavelength of light (546nm) that are obtained as the Absolute reflectance
phase is being changed in multiple steps. The measurement Substrate
range is limited within a half wavelength but the merit is its It is determined by thin film interference caused by multiple
short measurement time, which is a few seconds. reflections of light between film surface and substrate.
00
nm
Observed Oxide Si Film thickness analysis (parameter fitting) Film thickness measurement (distribution)
FOV 1,400µm FOV 800µm image film Film thickness: 392nm Z scale: 500nm
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means White light confocal
Laser Confocal
High speed and high precision measurement White light confocal and laser confocal
Industry- Industry-leading
leading speed measurement accuracy
Industry-leading measurement speed Industry-leading measurement accuracy and repeatability
HYBRID achieves 15Hz frame rate, about 4 160 High accuracy required for measurement tools True focus position
1/4 process time compared to typical CLSM. not detected
times faster than a typical CLSM, which
1/4
80 method
Both at industry-leading level
60
40
20 True focus position
Intensity
※0.1um step of height measurement detected
0
CLSM 10 20 30 40 50 Focus
position
Z measurement range (um) detected
Search peak /
High speed patchwork fine peak
Z position
This function allows you to stitch
a large object as the one shown Seach peak / fine peak can provide
highly accurate measurement results
on the right with ease. It creates in a short time
a wide FOV image smoothly. The
process time is about 1/6 of that
required for a t ypical CLSM. Reference
(Number of screens required: High level of repeatability
1/1.5, measurement time per accuracy
screen: 1/4) Line width measurement 3σ:10nm Probability
density
Height measurement σ:10nm
Process time Patchwork of typical CLSM Patchwork of HYBRID 3D image
1/6
HYBRID achieves an industry-leading repeatability and
(Diameter 22mm)
※Number of shots above simulated
detects a true peak located in a measurement gap based
on IZ curve calculated with a special algorithm.
Area mapping
NIST
Current measurement position National Institute of Standards and Technology
can be displayed on a wider
FOV image. The function also
a l l o w s y o u to m ove to t h e
measurement point with one
c l i c k , a u to p a tc hwo r k i n a
specified area on the map and Width reference sample
VLSI Height Standard
coordinate information control NIST SRM473
in a specified position.
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means White light confocal
Laser Confocal
Various measurement and analytical functions White light confocal and laser confocal
[1
]5
45
features such as length, angles,
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radius and counting of features
um
Surface shape measurement [3]135.123deg
on a user-specified line.
Comparison measurement is
available for measuring the [2]797.028um
[5]1002.034um
difference in multiple lines.
■ Measurement criteria: width,
height, angle, proximate
radius, deviation Nanoimprint mold 3D profile / step height: 45nm
■ Accuracy: ±[ 0.02×
( 100/ objective magnification )+L/1000 ]µm
(Ex. ±0.025µm for 5µm line width ) Line width standard
■ Repeatabilty: 3σ=0.01µm
Brightness graph
Film thickness measurement
Surface roughness (XZ cross section
measurement measurement)
Z position
Surface roughness measurement Film thickness is obtained by
comforming to JIS and ISO optically calculating the
parameters. High resolution distance between film surface
roughness measurement is and substrate surface using
possible for any type of samples reflected light.
thanks to its non-contact Film thickness 26.460µm Brightness
measurement.
2 dimensional roughness Diamond grinding stone 3D image
Surface roughness: Ra,Rp,Rv,
Rc,Rt,Rq,Rsm,Rk,Rpk,Rvk, etc.
100μm Data management
JIS B0671:Rk,Rpk,Rvk,Mr1,
Mr2,A1,A2, etc.
50μm
■ LMWS file ■ Spreadsheet ■ Layout report ■ Data output
Rmr
A dedicated file for storing A spreadsheet for storing Capability to generate Output in image file, CSV file
3D roughness
measurement conditions, multiple measurement data reports containing images and CAD data (STEP file) is
Roughness parameters:Sa,Sp, 0μm results, etc. and measurement data available
Sv,Sz,Sq, etc. Profile of cross section at measurement line charts
Volume parameters:Sk,Spk,Svk,
Smr1,Vvc,Vvv, etc.
Expert mode and Bigginner's mode Software programs for automated operation
Auto-measurement of bumps
Expert mode Beginner's mode
Use this mode for advanced operation and detailed "Operation Guidance" gives you step-by-step Auto-measurement Measurement Measurement Data list display
setting. instructions to walk you through the measurement software start complete
process.
Sample setting One click Start measuring Complete
Auto-inspection
software Inspection start Review Categorize
Expert Operator
Operate a measurement Per form the exper t's
sequence or analysis measurement and
proce s s while s aving analysis with one click
commands in a macro. that recalls the saved
commands.
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means means White light confocal
Laser Confocal
Options Flexibility White light confocal and laser confocal
Objective On-screen
magnification FOV (HxV)
lens
Image capture Patchwork, HDR mode, search peak, first peak, multi-gain, etc.
Basic functions Measurement of height, line width and surface roughness ( J IS, ISO), and 3D display
Software Image processing Filter, tilt correction, binarization, nose elimination, bit depth conversion, size conversion, color balance, etc.
Geometric property calculation About 20 properties including area, volume, surface area, Feret diameter, center, roundness, maximum length, aspect ratio, etc.
Report generation Layout, image database, template, file extension batch conversion
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