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Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe KLA Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect belongs to the class of optical surface inspection tools used in semiconductor and related precision manufacturing. Such systems are intended to find contamination events and surface defects that can interfere with later process steps or reduce device yield.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedMachines of this class generally illuminate the wafer or substrate with a controlled optical beam and collect scattered or reflected light from the surface. Clean areas return a predictable optical response, while particles, haze, scratches, residues, films, and other surface irregularities disturb that response and are flagged as defects by the inspection system.
Such systems typically move the substrate in a repeatable scan pattern so the full surface can be examined and correlated to position. The resulting data are used to create a defect map and related inspection results that help engineers distinguish random contamination from patterned process issues, monitor cleaning effectiveness, and identify tools or steps that may be introducing defects.
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
Configuration & options5
- 4 stations[1]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfscan SP1 | KLA Surfscan | — | — | waferpedia.com[3] |
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the KLA Surfscan SP 1 Classic?
It is a particle defect system for semiconductor metrology and inspection.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Surfscan SP 1 Classic Particle Defect are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
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