Abstract
We demonstrate four-dimensional microscopy of defects in integrated circuits by a technique that combines laser-scanning confocal reflectance microscopy with one-photon optical-beam-induced current (1P-OBIC) imaging. Accurate information is obtained about the three-dimensional structure of the defect and the kind of material (metal, semiconductor, or dielectric) that is damaged by the defect. The same focused probe beam simultaneously produces the 1P-OBIC and reflectance signals from the illuminated sample spot. The hardware development cost is minimal for a laser-scanning confocal microscope, and the image reconstruction procedure is computationally efficient. Imaging is demonstrated on defects that are caused by electrical overstress and unwanted generation centers. Exclusive three-dimensional distributions of the semiconductor and metal sites in the integrated circuit reveal defect features that are difficult to recognize with confocal or 1P-OBIC imaging alone.
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