Strain Mapping Analysis PATENT PENDING

Enhanced nanobeam diffraction resolves strain
at the nanometer-scale

High spatial resolution, high precision strain mapping in modern semiconductor devices

Acquisition of STEM reference image

Ultra-fast nanobeam precession electron diffraction scanned acquisition

Automated local strain analysis via AppFive proprietary algorithm

Spatial resolution < 2 nm attainable (FEG TEM)

Monitor engineered strain distributions in modern semiconductor devices

Expected sensitivity : < 2 x 10-4

Intuitive workflow

Strain Imaging in a pMOS device   Download PDF for source details

Strain Imaging in GaN HEMT device   Download PDF for source details