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Candela 6120 Surface
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedSurface inspection systems are metrology and inspection tools used to examine wafer or substrate surfaces for defects and surface-condition issues. Surface inspection systems typically support process control by finding particles, scratches, pits, stains, and other visible or optically detectable abnormalities before later process steps add value to a defective substrate.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedSurface inspection systems are used at control points where substrate surface quality must be checked before subsequent processing or after a process step that can introduce defects. Surface inspection systems are commonly placed around incoming substrate qualification, post-clean verification, and post-process defect monitoring so that excursion lots can be identified before more fabrication steps are performed.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedSurface inspection systems are applied where frontside or backside surface condition affects yield, device reliability, bonding, coating, lithography, or downstream handling. Surface inspection systems are also used on disk-shaped substrates and similar precision surfaces when defect review focuses on surface cleanliness, scratches, and other surface imperfections rather than electrical test.
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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 Candela 6120 Surface are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Candela 6120 Surface are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Candela 6120 Surface are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Candela 6120 Surface are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Candela 6120 Surface is not on record.
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
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