Park NX-3DM

Automated Industrial AFM
for High-Resolution 3D Metrology

Scan range

XY Scan Range: 100X100 µm,
Z Scan Range: 15 µm

Sample size

200 mm / 300 mm Wafer

Innovation and Efficiency
for 3D Metrology

Park Systems이 소개한 획기적인 XE-3DM은 오버행 프로파일, 고해상도 측벽 이미징, 그리고 각도 측정을 위한 전자동 AFM 시스템입니다. 독특한 분리식 XY 및 Z 스캔 시스템과 경사식 Z 스캐너는 정확한 측벽 분석에 있어서 일반적인 팁 방식과 플레어 팁 방식이 가지는 문제점을 극복합니다. Park Systems의 완전 비접촉 모드™을 탑재한 XE-3DM은 고종횡비 팁을 사용하여 소프트 포토레지스트 표면의 비파괴식 측정이 가능합니다.

A fully automated industrial AFM
using NX technology

  • Clean room compatible and fully automated for measurement and data analysis at the nanoscale level
  • NX technology automatically constructs an extremely accurate topographical image and collects essential dimensional data
  • The Industry leading,low noise Z-detector works on an independent, closed loop to minimize errors in topography (the “creep effect”)
  • True Non-contact™ mode allow for the collection of high resolution and accurate data without tip-sample damage, something that could otherwise cost you valuable time and money
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Innovative head design for undercut
and overhang structures

  • Z-head’s unique sideways orientation allows access to the undercut and overhang structures of photoresist and other industrial material
  • Patented decoupled XY and Z scanning systems work together with the tilted Z-scanner, letting users overcome normal challenges in accurate sidewall analysis associated with normal and flare tip methods
  • Sidewall trench line profile, roughness, critical angle and critical dimension can all be measured using the NX-3DM
  • Z-head tilting mechanism allows access to the sidewalls using an ultra-sharp tip to obtain the same high resolution and definition as is obtained over the rest of the material

A Reliable, Seamless Measurement
Tool for 3D materials

  • No sample preparation (eg. cutting, mounting or coating) is required to obtain the sidewall roughness or critical dimension measurements in this process
  • By utilizing Z-head tilting and True Non-contact™ mode, the NX-3DM allows for both tip-preserving and high resolution collection of sidewall data

An innovative 3D
metrology solution

Undercut and Overhang Profiling

The NX-3DM allows unique access to the undercut
and overhang structures of photoresist and other
industrial materials, ensuring users receive
accurate topographical data throughout the entire sample.

Critical Dimension Measurement

True Non-contact mode enables instrument and subject-preserving CD measurement without sacrificing image fidelity.

Sidewall Roughness Measurement

The NX-3DM’s innovative head tilting design allows
access to the sidewalls using an ultra sharp tip to
obtain high resolution, well-defined details of
the area and its roughness. Innovative head tilting
design allows access to the sidewalls using ultra
sharp tip to obtain high resolution and
(more defined)details of the side wall roughness.

Park 3DM features

The many unique features of the NX-3DM are
made possible by independently tilting the Z-scanner in its patented Crosstalk Eliminated
platform, where XY and Z scanners are completely
decoupled. This design allows users to access the
vertical sidewalls as well as theundercut structures
at various angles. Unlike in systems with flared
tips, here high resolution and high aspect ratio probes can be used.

The 100 μm x 100 μm XY scanner consists of a
symmetrical 2-dimensional flexure stage and high-force piezoelectric stacks that provide highly
orthogonal movement with minimal out-of-plane
motion, as well as the high responsiveness
essential for precise sample scanning at the
nanometer scale. Two symmetric, low-noise
sensors are present on each axis of the XY scanner
to retain a high level of orthogonality in the
context of large scanning ranges and sample sizes.
The secondary sensor corrects and compensates
for non-linear and non-planar positional errors
which might occur using a single sensor alone.

The NX-3DM is equipped with automated software
that makes operation seamless. Just select the
desired measurement program to get precise
multi-site analysis and auto-optimized settings for
cantilever tuning, scan rate, gain, and set-point
parameters. Park's user-friendly software interface
gives you the flexibility to create customized
operation routines so you can make the most of
the NX-3DM with the least amount of effort.
Creating new routines is easy. On average it takes
only 10 minutes to make a new routine, and less
than 5 to modify an existing one.

Our AFMs are equipped with the most effective
low noise Z detectors in the field, with a noise of
0.2 Å over large bandwidth. This produces
highly accurate sample topography, no edge
overshoot and no need for calibration. Just one of
the many ways Park NX-3DM saves you time and gives you better data.

Accurate Sample Topography Measured by Low Noise Z Detector

No artifact by AFM scanner in low noise closed-loop topography

  • Uses low noise Z detector signal for topography
  • Has low Z detector noise of 0.02 nm over large bandwidth
  • Has no edge overshoot at the leading and trailing edges
  • Needs calibration done only once at the factory

To detect the smallest sample features, and image
the flattest surfaces, Park has engineered the
industry’s lowest noise floor specification of < 0.5
Å. The noise floor data is determined using a
“zero scan.” The system noise is measured with the
cantilever in contact with the sample surface at a
single point under the following conditions :

  • 0 nm x 0 nm scan, staying at one point.
  • 0.5 gain in contact mode
  • 256 x 256 pixels

Due to the ever-decreasing size of components,
manufacturers now require the highest level of
quality control. Park AFM can provide 1 gauge
sigma of less than 1 angstrom.

Thanks to Park's revolutionary AFM platform
designed for industrial metrology, Park NX-3DM
will correlate with any existing Park AFMs that have
been previously used for manufacturing, inspection, analysis, or research.

A revolutionary
all-in-one system for
3D Metrology

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Automatic Tip Exchange (ATX)

자동 팁 교환 기능에서는 자동화된 측정 절차를 중단 없이 계속하기 위해 팁을 완전히 자동으로 교환해 줍니다. 자동으로 캔틸레버 위치를 교정하고 참조 패턴을 측정한 결과에 따라 측정 설정을 최적화합니다. 획기적인 자력 방식으로 팁 교환 성공률을 기존의 진공 기법보다 훨씬 높은 99%까지 높였습니다.

Ionization System for a more stable scanning environment

XE-3DM에 정전기를 효과적으로 제거하는 이온화 시스템을 장착할 수 있습니다. 이 시스템은 대전된 물체를 이온화하며 주위 공간을 전혀 오염시키지 않고 양이온과 음이온을 끊임없이 발생시켜 이상적인 균형 상태를 유지하므로 안정성이 매우 높습니다. 또한 시료 취급 시 우발적으로 발생할 수 있는 정전기 축적을 줄입니다

Automatic Wafer Handler
(EFEM or FOUP)

사용자는 XE-3DM에 자동 웨이퍼 핸들러(EFEM, FOUP 혹은 다른 장치)를 추가할 수 있습니다. 웨이퍼 핸들러의 정밀하며 비파괴적인 로봇 팔은 XE-3DM 사용자의 안정적인 웨이퍼 측정을 가능하게 합니다.