Hitachi
S 9260 A CD-SEM
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The Hitachi S 9260 A is a CD-SEM (critical dimension scanning electron microscope) used for semiconductor metrology. The Hitachi S 9260 A supports 8-inch wafer processing. The Hitachi S 9260 A can be configured for single-phase power.[1]
What it is
The Hitachi S 9260 A is a critical dimension scanning electron microscope. The Hitachi S 9260 A is a metrology and inspection tool.[2][3][1][4]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA CD-SEM forms images by scanning a focused electron beam across wafer features and detecting the emitted signal from the surface. CD-SEM measurement software uses the image information to determine feature edges and extract critical dimension values from selected locations on the wafer.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCD-SEM tools sit in the metrology and inspection flow around lithography, etch, and related pattern transfer operations. CD-SEM measurements are commonly used to monitor printed resist features, transferred patterns, process bias, and profile-related dimensional results before later process steps build on those structures.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCD-SEM tools are used for critical dimension control on patterned semiconductor wafers. Typical applications include measurement of dense and isolated lines, contact or via openings, and other repeating microfabricated features where dimensional variation can affect device performance and yield.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
- Single phase[1]
Wafer handling1
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options7
What does it need to run?
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Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the S 9260 A CD-SEM are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the S 9260 A CD-SEM are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the S 9260 A CD-SEM are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the S 9260 A CD-SEM are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the S 9260 A CD-SEM is not on record.
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Sources & citations
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Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
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