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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2008
Theodore M. Taylor, Boise, ID (US);
Andrew Carswell, Boise, ID (US);
Theodore M. Taylor, Boise, ID (US);
Andrew Carswell, Boise, ID (US);
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
Planarizing systems and methods of planarizing microelectronic workpieces using mechanical and/or chemical-mechanical planarization are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a planarizing system includes a platen having a support surface carrying a planarizing pad. The planarizing pad includes an optically transmissive window extending through the planarizing pad that forms a continuous segment of the planarizing pad. The system also includes a workpiece carrier configured to move the workpiece relative to the planarizing pad and an optical monitor positioned proximate to the platen. The optical monitor emits light through the window and detects reflected light from the workpiece through the window.