Patent ID: 6884362
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: G01N,H01J

Abstract:
1. A method for making an integrated TEM sample holder with a sample, comprising: a. providing a semiconductor wafer having a top surface with a viewing site and a substantially parallel bottom surface; b. defining on the top surface of the semiconductor wafer an area of substantially rectangular shape containing the viewing site and dimensioned suitably for engaging a TEM double-tilt holder; c. depositing a metallic layer in the viewing-site area with a focused ion-beam means; d. shaping a base of the integrated TEM sample holder for engaging a TEM double-tilt holder including the steps of: e. thinning a portion of the center-portion material with a reactive ion etching means downwardly from the top surface of the TEM holder adjacent to the metallic film to form the sample.