Inventors:
Alexander Groholski - Salem MA
Riccardo Drainoni - Woburn MA
Michael Tanguay - Kennebunk ME
Assignee:
FEI Company - Hillsboro OR
International Classification:
H01J 3700
US Classification:
250310, 250306, 250307, 250251, 25044211
Abstract:
The present invention provides a column tilt apparatus and method for providing an off-normal angle of incidence of a beam in a scanned beam system onto a substrate passing through the eucentric point that is electro-mechanically adjustable during operation while maintaining vacuum integrity of the column and work chamber, and without introducing significant vibrations.