SEMI PV41-0912 (Reapproved 04/19) (R2019)

SEMI PV41-0912 (Reapproved 04/19) (R2019)

Test Method for In-Line, Noncontact Measurement of Thickness and Thickness Variation of Silicon Wafers for PV Applications Using Capacitive Probes

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Detalles

Wafer thickness and its variation across a wafer are important parameters for solar cell manufacturing. Excessive thickness variations within a lot from wafer to wafer or within a wafer may negatively impact process yield and solar cell efficiency.



Both parameters are part of the specification for solar cell wafers (SEMI PV22), which define a thickness range as well as an upper limit for the total thickness variation (TTV).



In addition, careful process and quality control of the wafer thickness and its variation during wafer and solar cell manufacturing requires continuous monitoring of thickness by the supplier of wafers for PV applications as well as by the user of such wafers.



Therefore a standardized test method providing reproducible data for thickness and its variation is required to establish agreement between business partners regarding the specification of wafers.



The present Document defines a noncontact, high throughput in-line method for measuring wafer thickness and its total variation using capacitive probes.

Información adicional

Autor Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute (SEMI)
Publicado por SEMI
Tipo de Documento Norma
Fecha de confirmación 2019-04-01