Waferpedia

Comparison ledger

Alpha Step IQ Contact versus D600

KLA Alpha Step IQ Contact and KLA D600, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from its cited encyclopedia entry.

Side-by-side comparison of selected equipment models
Attribute
D600KLA
OEMKLAKLA
CategoryMetrology & InspectionMetrology & Inspection
Wafer size2"
Process node
Introduced
Production run
Lifecycle
Lifecycle milestones
Control system
GenerationD-series
FamilyKLA Alpha Step IQ ContactKLA D600
Specifications
Instrument typeStylus surface profiler[1]
Measurement purposeThin and thick film step height measurement[1]
Wafer compatibility2", 4", 6", and 8" wafers[1]
Field of view3780 x 3120 um[1]
Digital zoomx4[1]
Scan length range55 mm with stitching option[1]
Vertical range1 mm[1]
Step-height repeatability5A[1]
Force range0.03 to 15 mg[1]

Plan your fab

Building a Metrology & Inspection process? Get a complete equipment list.

Open the fab equipment planner →
Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]epfl.chepfl.ch