Achieve Reproducible Semiconductor Failure Analysis while Preserving Device Integrity

 

Enable reproducible results and protect fragile devices for reliable outcomes that advance semiconductor failure analysis. Tescan FIB-SEM and micro-CT deliver repeatable, non-destructive results so you can isolate faults, prepare TEM lamellae, and validate advanced packaging.

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Tescan solutions

FOR THE WHOLE SEMINCONDUCTOR RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION PROCESS
Delayering and Electrical Failure Analysis

Achieve precise fault isolation in semiconductor failure analysis without damaging fragile device layers. Tescan FIB-SEM workflows deliver smooth delayering with plasma milling and CAD-assisted navigation.

Endpoint detection ensures you reach the circuit of interest without artifacts, while in-situ imaging and probing streamline fault localization.

Enable reliable results that strengthen device performance and accelerate decision-making in semiconductor development.

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Metrology and Process Development

Resolve complex structural variations that impact device performance.

TESCAN TENSOR with 4D-STEM delivers fast, accurate phase mapping and EBSD analysis, revealing crystallization, grain boundaries, and segregation that imaging alone cannot capture.

Beam precession and direct detection ensure high-quality diffraction data without artifacts, while automated workflows provide consistency across samples.

Deliver clear insights that speed process development and support the reliable performance of next-generation semiconductor devices.

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Non-destructive Failure Analysis with Micro-CT

Visualize complex semiconductor packages without destructive preparation. Tescan UniTOM micro-CT systems provide full-device 3D imaging and targeted zooms, letting you inspect solder joints, interconnects, and batteries in their true state.

Dynamic CT enables you to visualize devices under load, pressure, or temperature, while spectral CT adds material-specific contrast that reveals hidden defects.

Preserve device integrity while uncovering the root causes of failure, empowering faster, more confident decisions in semiconductor development.

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Package Level Sample Preparation for Failure Analysis

Prepare clean, artifact-free cross sections in complex packages, from bond wire cross sectioning to failure analysis of BGA packaging. Tescan plasma FIB-SEM with TRUE X-sectioning and the Rocking Stage delivers large, smooth surfaces across BGAs, TSVs, MEMS, and OLEDs while preserving device integrity.

Reveal root causes with clarity so you can accelerate corrective action in advanced semiconductor packaging.

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TEM Lamella Preparation

Achieve ultra-thin TEM lamella for advanced TEM sample preparation without damaging delicate device structures. Tescan FIB-SEM workflows integrate in-situ lift-out, inverted geometry, and low-keV final polishing to deliver site-specific samples with nanometer-level precision.

With Xe plasma or Ga FIB, you can prepare lamella free of artifacts, with stable transfer and preserved structural fidelity across FinFET, DRAM, and logic devices.

Produce TEM-ready samples that reveal interfaces and architectures with clarity, giving you confidence in nanoscale failure analysis and semiconductor development.
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Powering Your Next Breakthrough

With Proven Capabilities in Semiconductor Failure Analysis
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CAD-Assisted Navigation & Endpointing 

Achieve precise circuit targeting with CAD alignment and endpoint detection. Reach regions of interest without overshooting or damaging fragile device layers.

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Non-Destructive 3D Imaging with Micro-CT 

See inside complete semiconductor packages without cutting or disassembly. Reveal interconnects, solder joints, and hidden defects while preserving device integrity. 

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TRUE X-Sectioning with Rocking Stage 

Prepare large, artifact-free cross sections across heterogeneous materials. Maintain smooth surfaces from BGAs and TSVs to MEMS and OLED stacks for confident.

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Multimodal & In-Situ Analysis 

Combine structural, electrical, and elemental insights in one workflow. Capture the data you need at multiple scales without interrupting or moving your sample. 

"In the semiconductor industry, we’re not just providing equipment; we’re offering complete solutions and workflows that integrate seamlessly into our customers' processes. For example, we’ve developed a large-volume ablation workflow that combines X-ray micro-CT for non-destructive analysis, femtoseconds laser combined with plasma FIB for both fast localization and detailed failure analysis. This combination allows our customers to move from a high-level, non-invasive scan to targeted, detailed investigations, optimizing both speed and accuracy. Given the high sample throughput requirements in this industry, our customers need workflows that are not only efficient but scalable. With TESCAN, we offer connected systems that can handle the complexity and volume of today’s semiconductor research demands."

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GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Tescan Instruments

for every electron microscopy workflow

Tescan AMBER X Plasma FIB-SEM 

Built for semiconductor failure analysis, AMBER X lets you perform fast, large-area delayering and cross-sectioning while protecting device integrity.

  • High-current Xe plasma FIB: Mill through thick or complex package layers quickly so you can access full-stack structures
  • TRUE X-sectioning with Rocking Stage: Create smooth, artifact-free cross sections across challenging materials you work with every day
  • Integrated SEM and FIB system: Prepare, inspect, and analyze your samples in one streamlined workflow
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Tescan SOLARIS X Plasma FIB-SEM 

With SOLARIS X, you prepare high-quality TEM lamellae from the most advanced nodes while preserving structural fidelity.

  • Gas-assisted delayering: Expose features at 7 nm and below without damaging fragile device layers
  • Low-keV final polishing: Reduce amorphization so you can achieve clean, electron-transparent lamellae
  • Inverted geometry and stable handling: Transfer lamellae securely to the TEM grid for reproducible results
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Tescan UniTOM Micro-CT 

UniTOM gives you non-destructive 3D imaging of entire semiconductor packages, revealing hidden defects without cutting or disassembly.

  • Full-device scans: Visualize solder joints, TSVs, and interconnects while keeping your sample intact
  • Targeted zooms: Focus on regions of interest in high detail without losing context
  • Dynamic CT: Watch devices respond under load, heat, or pressure so you can understand real-world performance 
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Tescan TENSOR Analytical SEM 

TENSOR provides fast, reliable phase and orientation mapping, helping you understand complex crystallographic behavior in next-generation devices.

  • 4D-STEM with beam precession: Capture high-quality diffraction data without dynamical artifacts
  • Direct electron detection: Reduce acquisition time so you can see results in minutes, not hours
  • Automated workflows: Get reproducible structural and orientation maps without constant expert intervention
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Rocking Stage 

The Rocking Stage lets you polish smooth, high-quality cross sections in heterogeneous materials where conventional approaches fall short.

  • Multi-angle tilting: Eliminate curtaining so you can prepare large, even cross sections
  • Stable polishing: Preserve layer clarity across BGAs, TSVs, and MEMS structures
  • Workflow integration: Combine with plasma FIB to achieve consistent results across your toughest samples 

TRUE X-sectioning 

TRUE X-sectioning enables you to prepare extra-large-area cross sections with exceptional surface quality for package-level failure analysis.

  • Mask-based polishing: Achieve flat, uniform surfaces across hundreds of microns
  • Curtain-free milling: Overcome the challenges of mixed materials in advanced packages
  • Large-area capability: Reveal complete device stacks so you can analyze every layer with confidence 

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