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OLS 5100 SAF

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Olympus OLS 5100 SAF is a microscope system. Olympus OLS 5100 SAF includes high magnification, differential interference contrast, laser scanning microscopy, a motorized stage, an anti-vibration desk, and computer/software.[1][2]

OLS 5100 SAF — Inventory photo
Fig. 01OLS 5100 SAFInventory photo[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF fits in metrology and inspection work rather than in wafer fabrication process steps.[2]

Applications

The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF is used for high-magnification inspection. The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF is used for laser scanning microscopy and differential interference contrast imaging. The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF is used with a motorized stage, anti-vibration desk, and computer software for inspection work.[2][1]

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging6

High magnification[1]
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Laser scanning microscopy (LSM)[1]
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Magnification
high magnification[1]
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Imaging
laser scanning microscopy (LSM)[1]
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High magnification
included[1]
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Laser scanning microscopy (LSM)
included[1]
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Control & software3

Computer and software[1]
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Included
computer and software[1]
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Computer and software
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Configuration & options11

Differential interference contrast (DIC)[1]
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Motorized stage[1]
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Anti vibration desk[1]
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Equipment type
microscope system[2]
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Imaging
differential interference contrast (DIC)[1]
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Stage
motorized stage[1]
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Desk
anti-vibration desk[1]
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Category
Metrology & Inspection[2]
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Differential interference contrast (DIC)
included[1]
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Motorized stage
included[1]
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Anti-vibration desk
included[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of equipment is the Olympus OLS 5100 SAF?

The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF is a metrology and inspection microscope system.[2][1]

Does the Olympus OLS 5100 SAF include laser scanning microscopy?

The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF includes laser scanning microscopy.[2][1]

Does the Olympus OLS 5100 SAF include differential interference contrast?

The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF includes differential interference contrast.[2][1]

Does the Olympus OLS 5100 SAF have a motorized stage?

The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF includes a motorized stage.[2][1]

Where does the Olympus OLS 5100 SAF fit in semiconductor work?

The Olympus OLS 5100 SAF fits in metrology and inspection work rather than in wafer fabrication process steps.[2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the OLS 5100 SAF are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the OLS 5100 SAF are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the OLS 5100 SAF are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the OLS 5100 SAF are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the OLS 5100 SAF is not on record.

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
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