TGT1
Image courtesy Dr.John Mamin, IBM Research Division
Test grating TGT1 is intended for:
- for 3-D visualization of the scanning tip;
- determination of tip sharpness parameters (aspect ratio), tip degradation and contamination control.
Grating description
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Structure:
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the grating is formed on Si wafer top surface
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Pattern types:
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array of sharp tips
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Tip angle:
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~30° |
Period:
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3±0,05µm
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Diagonal period:
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2,12µm
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Chip size:
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5x5x0,5mm
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Effective area:
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central square 2x2mm
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Height, h:
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0,3-0,5µm
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Fig.1 SEM images of TGT1 grating
Images courtesy Dr.John Mamin,
IBM Research Division