Flashfield Defects

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Flash field defects are typically near the edge of the semiconductor wafer and due to a focus isssue for a stepper shot or possibly a topography issue.

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Some flash field macro defects may occur in the interior of the wafer – these macro defects are also referred to as a dropped or missing shot.

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Additional example of a flash field defect on the semiconductor wafer.

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Additional example of a flash field macro defect on the semiconductor wafer.