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Merlin versus Sigma HDVP

Zeiss Merlin and Zeiss Sigma HDVP, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from its cited encyclopedia entry.

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Attribute
MerlinZeiss
OEMZeissZeiss
CategoryMetrology & InspectionMetrology & Inspection
Wafer size4"
Process node
Introduced
Production run
Lifecycle
Lifecycle milestones
Control system
Generation
FamilyZeiss MerlinZeiss Sigma
Specifications
Instrument typeScanning electron microscope (SEM)[1]
ColumnGEMINI II[1]
Stage5-axis motorized stage (X, Y, Z, Tilt and Rotation)[1]
LoadlockSemi-automatic airlock[1]
Control softwareZeissSmartSEM[1]
Available holdersmono samples, cleaved samples, and full 4 inch wafer[1]
DetectorsIn-Lens, HE-SE2, EsB, and EDX detector[1]
Acceleration voltage0.02 kV - 30 kV[2]
Magnification range10-1.000.000x[2]
ConfigurationElectron source[2]
Specimen chamber358 mm[2]

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Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]epfl.chepfl.ch
  2. [2]inventory listing