Three-dimensional STEM for observing nanostructures

被引:48
作者
Koguchi, M [1 ]
Kakibayashi, H
Tsuneta, R
Yamaoka, M
Niino, T
Tanaka, N
Kase, K
Iwaki, M
机构
[1] Hitachi Ltd, Cent Res Lab, Tokyo 1858604, Japan
[2] Univ Tokyo, Minato Ku, Tokyo 1068558, Japan
[3] Nagoya Univ, Nagoya, Aichi 4648603, Japan
[4] Inst Phys & Chem Res, Wako, Saitama 3510198, Japan
关键词
3D-observation; HAADF-STEM; eucentric specimen stage; double spherical fulcra; cylindrical specimen; FIB; ZnO particle; Cu metallization; 3D-EDX;
D O I
10.1093/jmicro/50.3.235
中图分类号
TH742 [显微镜];
学科分类号
摘要
A new scanning transmission electron microscope has been developed for three-dimensional (3D) observations of nanostructures. Using double spherical fulcra, accurate eucentric rotation was achieved. Cylindrical specimens for 3D-observation were prepared by a microsampling technique using a focused ion beam. Copper via-holes of a semiconductor memory device and ZnO particles were observed by the 3D-STEM from different directions, and 3D-data of the ZnO particles were successfully reconstructed in a topography mode.
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页码:235 / 241
页数:7
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