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Fremont, CA, United States of America

Therma-Wave, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 188

% Expired Patents = 25.0

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 6,342

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62 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jon Opsal (101 out of 126 patents)

Allan Rosencwaig (47 out of 57 patents)

Jeffrey Thomas Fanton (18 out of 29 patents)

4. Lanhua Wei (14 out of 18 patents)

5. Hanyou Chu (13 out of 34 patents)

6. David E Aspnes (13 out of 23 patents)

7. Walter Lee Smith (12 out of 16 patents)

8. Fred E Stanke (12 out of 39 patents)

9. Lena Nicolaides (11 out of 38 patents)

10. Craig E Uhrich (11 out of 20 patents)

11. Alex Salnik (11 out of 31 patents)

12. Li Chen (9 out of 25 patents)

13. David Y Wang (9 out of 13 patents)

14. Martin Ebert (8 out of 24 patents)

15. Kenneth C Johnson (8 out of 44 patents)

Core Competencies:

Scatterometry

Ellipsometry

Critical Dimension Analysis

Optical Inspection

Photothermal Systems

Measurement Systems

Semiconductor Wafers

Modulated Reflectance

Calibration

Thin Film Measurement

Sample Positioning

Detector Configurations

188 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7342661 - Method for noise improvement in ellipsometers (2008-03-11),

2. 7280215 - Photothermal system with spectroscopic pump and probe (2007-10-09),

3. 7251036 - Beam splitter/combiner for optical metrology tool (2007-07-31),

4. 7248375 - Critical dimension analysis with simultaneous multiple angle of incidence measurements (2007-07-24),

5. 7248367 - Characterization of ultra shallow junctions in semiconductor wafers (2007-07-24),

6. 7239390 - Modulated scatterometry (2007-07-03),

7. 7233390 - Scatterometry for samples with non-uniform edges (2007-06-19),

8. 7227637 - Measurement system with separate optimized beam paths (2007-06-05),

9. 7224461 - Method for determining modifications to semiconductor optical functions (2007-05-29),

10. 7215431 - Systems and methods for immersion metrology (2007-05-08),

11. 7212288 - Position modulated optical reflectance measurement system for semiconductor metrology (2007-05-01),

12. 7206125 - Infrared blocking filter for broadband Optical metrology (2007-04-17),

13. 7206071 - Detector configurations for optical metrology (2007-04-17),

14. 7206070 - Beam profile ellipsometer with rotating compensator (2007-04-17),

15. 7190460 - Focusing optics for small spot optical metrology (2007-03-13),

Therma-Wave, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor and thin film industries. With over 30 years of experience, they have developed innovative technologies that enable precise measurements of thin film properties, critical for the manufacturing and quality control processes. Therma-Wave's solutions are used by semiconductor manufacturers worldwide to improve productivity, enhance yield, and ensure the performance of their products. By combining cutting-edge technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Therma-Wave continues to deliver reliable, accurate, and efficient metrology solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 22 2026

Therma-Wave, Inc.

188 Patents

#15 in Fremont, CA

#473 in California

#2,177 in US

#4,470 in the World

Fremont, CA, United States of America

Therma-Wave, Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,342

62 inventors:

Jon Opsal (101 out of 126 patents)

Allan Rosencwaig (47 out of 57 patents)

Jeffrey Thomas Fanton (18 out of 29 patents)

4. Lanhua Wei (14 out of 18 patents)

5. Hanyou Chu (13 out of 34 patents)

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