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MetaPulse 200 C Film Thickness Measurement
What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedFilm thickness measurement systems typically operate by directing a probe beam onto the wafer surface and analyzing the reflected or transmitted signal. The interaction of the beam with the film stack yields information about layer thickness, often through interference patterns or time-of-flight analysis.
For the MetaPulse product line, the measurement principle is generally based on picosecond ultrasonics, where a short laser pulse generates acoustic waves that propagate through the film stack; the reflected echoes are detected to determine layer thickness.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn the semiconductor fabrication process flow, film thickness measurement tools are typically used after deposition steps such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), or atomic layer deposition (ALD). Measurement data is fed back to adjust deposition parameters, ensuring that film thicknesses stay within specification before subsequent patterning or etching steps.
Applications
The system is used for film thickness measurement of thin films on semiconductor wafers.[2]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical5
Wafer handling2
Configuration & options5
What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MetaPulse 200 C used for?
It is used for film thickness measurement.[1]
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 11, 2026.
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