• Dual x,y,z micro-jet
• On system support of ten different chemistries
• Laser interferometer stage
• CMP Navigator: Patented precision electronic beam deflection in combination with CAD overlay (US patent 5,401,972)
• Optional Dual micro-jet chemistry injector
• Optional Manual joystick and knobs panel
• Optional Load lock

The FIB, Optical and CAD images always remain aligned with one another throughout the edit process. There is no need to remove the device or shuttle it back and forth between a FIB and a separate imaging system: OptiFIB-IV performs the entire operation with the device in place. Edits may be defined within the FIB, Optical or CAD windows. OptiFIB technology enables navigation across your device without having to turn on the ion beam, thus limiting ion exposure to fragile circuitry.

The OptiFIB-IV offers best copper edit chemistry solution in the industry. The challenge of copper edit becomes a predictable routine when using the OptiFIB-IV. Sophisticated and well-proven edit recipes take the guesswork out of dealing with uneven etching of copper grain structures. OptiFIB has the only true copper etch chemistry in the circuit edit business. This also enhances device edit success rate by enabling clean cutting during circuit edit modifications. Our unique "CU2" chemistry solution for editing copper over SiO2 and Low-k provides true and reliable results for the most complex edit challenges. The copper etch chemistry minimizes over-etching of underlying low-k dielectric material down to less than 20 nm. By avoiding over-etching, OptiFIB-IV enables a precise recipe for a successful edit. The OptiFIB-IV utilizes 2nd generation enhanced copper etch solution CU2, which has been proven to etch 4-5 times faster than previous solutions.

High aspect ratio edits of up to 25-to-1 are OptiFIB's specialty, with the ability to access the lowest level metal through eight or more metal layers. OptiFIB-IV is capable of placing the ion beam to within an accuracy of 10 nm, allowing plenty of capability to accommodate future technology nodes.

Removal of bulk silicon, commonly called “trenching,” is a critical step in the back-side editing process. This process uses the ion beam to excavate a trench through the silicon substrate in order to get close to the active regions and access the necessary metal layers for rewiring. Through the use of its unique optical capabilities, the OptiFIB-IV provides critical information on trench floor flatness by detecting optical interference fringes.

The highly sensitive end-pointing tool detects a transition between materials, prompting termination of the ion milling process. Through its patent pending Material Contrast/Voltage Contrast (MC/VC) and Shallow Trench Isolation (STI) alignment techniques, OptiFIB-IV provides alignment to an accuracy of 10 nm, exceeding the 45 nm technology node requirements.

PC-based FUSION system control software incorporates proprietary FIB Assist™ technology acquired from Fibics Incorporated. FUSION enhances visualization with high definition imaging for FIB and Optical as well as numerous real-time image processing tools. FIB Assist provides a valuable set of features that increase speed and accuracy in circuit editing, as well as capability to track and review edits.