Optical beam testing and its potential for electronic device characterization

Abstract In the light of recent trends in microelectronics novel optical approaches for testing are discussed together with established methods such as electron beam testing. Fields of application are identified where optical beam testing offers the most advantages. Physical and practical limitations as well as sensitivity aspects are described.

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