JP4578383B2 - Panel member inspection apparatus and panel member inspection program applied thereto - Google Patents

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JP4578383B2
JP4578383B2 JP2005310507A JP2005310507A JP4578383B2 JP 4578383 B2 JP4578383 B2 JP 4578383B2 JP 2005310507 A JP2005310507 A JP 2005310507A JP 2005310507 A JP2005310507 A JP 2005310507A JP 4578383 B2 JP4578383 B2 JP 4578383B2
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この発明は、ガラス基板等のパネル部材の検査装置等に関するものである。   The present invention relates to an inspection device for a panel member such as a glass substrate.

プラズマディスプレイや液晶ディスプレイ、有機ELディスプレイなどのFPD(フラットパネルディスプレイ)には、ガラス基板等のパネル部材が用いられており、製造の過程で、そのパネル部材のほぼ全領域に亘って、膜厚、光学定数、透過率などを測定したり、欠陥の有無を検査したりする品位検査をする必要がある。これ以前には、1つの検査装置には1つの種類の品位検査をするための検査機器しか搭載されておらず、パネル部材の大型化に伴い、検査装置の工場内の占有面積増大が課題であった。そのときに特許文献1に示すような検査装置が用いられるが、この種の検査装置は、例えば、カセットから自動で取り出したパネル部材を測定用のステージに置き、1種類の検査機器で測定した後に、カセットに返却するように構成されている。このため、別の検査機器で測定する場合は、改めて搬送し直して測定する必要があった。つまり、1種類の検査機器で測定する度に、毎回測定レシピを指定して、毎回搬送する必要があった。その結果、搬送回数が多くなり、搬送時に発生する擦れやその結果起こり得る傷やパーティクル等の発生が問題となっている。特に、近時では、第6世代、第7世代と称されるように、FPDの大型化に伴うパネル部材が大型化(第6世代では1850mm×1500mm、第7世代では、2200mm×1900mm)しており、搬送回数を低減などして、搬送中に発生する上述の問題点を解消することが求められている。
特開2005−233928
Panel members such as glass substrates are used in FPDs (flat panel displays) such as plasma displays, liquid crystal displays, and organic EL displays, and the thickness of the panel member is almost entirely covered in the manufacturing process. It is necessary to perform a quality inspection such as measuring optical constants, transmittance, etc., and inspecting for the presence or absence of defects. Prior to this, only one type of quality inspection equipment was installed in one inspection device, and as the panel members increased in size, the area occupied by the inspection device in the factory was an issue. there were. At that time, an inspection apparatus as shown in Patent Document 1 is used. This type of inspection apparatus, for example, places a panel member automatically taken out from a cassette on a measurement stage and measures it with one type of inspection apparatus. Later, it is configured to return to the cassette. For this reason, when measuring with another inspection apparatus, it was necessary to transport it again and measure. That is, each time measurement is performed with one type of inspection device, it is necessary to designate a measurement recipe every time and carry it every time. As a result, the number of times of conveyance increases, and there is a problem of rubbing that occurs during conveyance and generation of scratches and particles that may occur as a result. In particular, recently, as referred to as the 6th and 7th generations, the panel members accompanying the increase in the size of the FPD have increased in size (1850 mm x 1500 mm in the 6th generation, 2200 mm x 1900 mm in the 7th generation). Therefore, it is required to reduce the above-mentioned problems that occur during conveyance by reducing the number of conveyances.
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本発明は、このような課題に着目してなされたものであって、主たる目的は、複数の品位検査を行いながらも、パネル部材の搬送回数の低減によって傷、汚れの付着を効果的に抑制することができ、しかも搬送時間の短縮やオペレータの拘束回数の低減によって処理スループットを向上することができるといった、優れたパネル部材検査装置を提供することにある。   The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and the main purpose is to effectively suppress the adhesion of scratches and dirt by reducing the number of times the panel member is conveyed while performing multiple quality inspections. Another object of the present invention is to provide an excellent panel member inspection apparatus capable of improving the processing throughput by reducing the transport time and the number of times the operator is restrained.

すなわち本発明に係るパネル部材検査装置は、パネル部材に行う複数の検査レシピを、そのパネル部材を所定の収容場所から搬入して搬出するまでの一度の搬入出工程の間で行うように構成した装置であって、前記パネル部材を載置するためのパネル載置台と、前記複数の検査レシピをそれぞれ実行可能な複数の異なる検査機器と、複数の実行すべき検査レシピに応じて、前記パネル載置台と前記検査機器との相対移動を制御する移動制御部と、複数の実行すべき検査レシピを、対応する検査機器にそれぞれ実行させるための制御を行う検査レシピ実行制御部とを具備し、前記異なる検査機器が、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器と、前記パネル部材のシート抵抗を測定するシート抵抗検査レシピ実行用のシート抵抗検査機器とであり、前記検査レシピ実行制御部を、前記膜厚検査機器に膜厚検査レシピを実行させた後に、前記シート抵抗検査機器にシート抵抗検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜厚検査レシピで得た膜厚実測値を、前記シート抵抗検査レシピで利用できるようにしていることを特徴とする。 That is, the panel member inspection apparatus according to the present invention is configured to perform a plurality of inspection recipes performed on a panel member in a single loading / unloading process until the panel member is loaded from a predetermined storage location and unloaded. An apparatus for mounting the panel member; a plurality of different inspection devices each capable of executing the plurality of inspection recipes; and a plurality of inspection devices to be executed according to the plurality of inspection recipes to be executed. A movement control unit that controls relative movement between a table and the inspection device, and an inspection recipe execution control unit that performs control for causing a corresponding inspection device to execute a plurality of inspection recipes to be executed, for different inspection device, and the film thickness inspection device for thickness inspection recipe execution of measuring the thickness of the panel member, the sheet resistance test recipe execution of measuring the sheet resistance of the panel member Sequence by the sheet resistance testing equipment, the inspection recipe execution control unit, after allowed to perform the thickness inspection recipe to the thickness inspection device, operated so as to execute the sheet resistance inspection recipe to the sheet resistance testing equipment Thus, the film thickness measurement value obtained in the film thickness inspection recipe can be used in the sheet resistance inspection recipe.

このようなものであれば、一度の搬入出工程の間に、当該パネル部材検査装置に搭載した各検査機器で測定を行うので、搬送時に発生する擦れやその結果起こり得る傷やパーティクル等の発生を効果的に抑制することができる。また、搬送を複数回行わずに済むので、複数の検査レシピの実行のための全体としての搬送時間を短縮することができるとともにオペレータの拘束回数を低減することができる。   If this is the case, measurement is performed by each inspection device mounted on the panel member inspection apparatus during a single loading / unloading process, so that scratches or particles that may occur as a result of transportation are generated. Can be effectively suppressed. Further, since it is not necessary to carry out the conveyance a plurality of times, it is possible to shorten the whole conveyance time for executing a plurality of inspection recipes and to reduce the number of times the operator is restrained.

すなわち、複数の品位検査を行いながらも、パネル部材の搬送回数の低減によって傷、汚れの付着を効果的に抑制することができ、しかも搬送時間の短縮やオペレータの拘束回数の低減によって処理スループットを向上することができるといった、優れたパネル部材検査装置を提供することができる。   In other words, while performing multiple quality inspections, it is possible to effectively suppress the attachment of scratches and dirt by reducing the number of times the panel member is conveyed, and the processing throughput is reduced by shortening the conveying time and reducing the number of operator restraints. An excellent panel member inspection apparatus that can be improved can be provided.

また、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器と、前記パネル部材のシート抵抗を測定するシート抵抗検査レシピ実行用のシート抵抗検査機器とを具備し、前記検査レシピ実行制御部を、前記膜厚検査機器に膜厚検査レシピを実行させた後に、前記シート抵抗検査機器にシート抵抗検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜厚検査レシピで得た膜厚実測値を、前記シート抵抗検査レシピで利用できるようにしているのであれば、例えば、測定前に予め膜厚を入力したうえでパネル部材のシート抵抗値を測定するものと比べ、より信頼性のあるパネル部材のシート抵抗値を得られる。 Moreover , it comprises a film thickness inspection apparatus for executing a film thickness inspection recipe for measuring the film thickness of the panel member, and a sheet resistance inspection apparatus for executing a sheet resistance inspection recipe for measuring the sheet resistance of the panel member, In the film thickness inspection recipe, the inspection recipe execution control unit is operated to cause the sheet resistance inspection device to execute the sheet resistance inspection recipe after the film thickness inspection device executes the film thickness inspection recipe. If the obtained film thickness measurement value is made available in the sheet resistance inspection recipe, for example, compared with what measures the sheet resistance value of the panel member after inputting the film thickness in advance before measurement, A more reliable sheet resistance value of the panel member can be obtained.

前記パネル部材の膜の歪を測定する膜歪検査レシピ実行用の膜歪検査機器と、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器とを具備し、前記検査レシピ実行制御部を、前記膜歪検査機器に膜歪検査レシピを実行させた後に、前記膜厚検査機器に膜厚検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜歪検査レシピで得た膜歪実測値を、前記膜厚検査レシピで利用できるようにしているのであれば、例えば、膜内の歪によって膜の光学特性が変化するが、ラマン分光など歪測定に最適な歪検査機器で計測した膜歪実測値を利用して、例えばエリプソメータ等の膜厚検査機器で計測した膜厚の補正を行えるので、膜厚測定結果に高い信頼性を与えることができる。   A film strain inspection device for executing a film strain inspection recipe for measuring the film distortion of the panel member; and a film thickness inspection device for executing a film thickness inspection recipe for measuring the film thickness of the panel member, The recipe execution control unit is obtained by the film strain inspection recipe by causing the film thickness inspection apparatus to execute the film thickness inspection recipe after causing the film strain inspection apparatus to execute the film strain inspection recipe. If the measured film strain value can be used in the film thickness inspection recipe, for example, the optical characteristics of the film change due to the strain in the film, but the strain inspection apparatus is optimal for strain measurement such as Raman spectroscopy. Since the film thickness measured by a film thickness inspection device such as an ellipsometer can be corrected using the film strain actual measurement value measured in step 1, the film thickness measurement result can be given high reliability.

前記実行すべき検査レシピが、検査レシピの指定を受け付ける検査レシピ受付部で受け付けたものであれば、所望の検査レシピを、検査機器に実行させることが可能となる。このとき、前記検査レシピ受付部を、検査レシピの指定及びその実行順を編集可能な検査レシピ受付画面を利用して構成しているのであれば、オペレータの使い勝手を向上させることができる。   If the inspection recipe to be executed is received by the inspection recipe receiving unit that receives the designation of the inspection recipe, the inspection device can be made to execute a desired inspection recipe. At this time, if the inspection recipe reception unit is configured using an inspection recipe reception screen in which the inspection recipe designation and the execution order thereof can be edited, the convenience of the operator can be improved.

本発明の望ましい態様としては、前記パネル載置台を、略矩形状を成すベース上に当該ベースの長手方向へ移動可能に設けるとともに、前記ベース上に当該ベースの長手方向と直交して跨るように門型を成すヘッド支持体を設け、さらにこのヘッド支持体に、各検査機器の取付用の複数の検査機器支持用ヘッドを、個々若しくは一体的にベースの長手方向と直交する方向に移動可能に支持させるように構成し、前記移動制御部が、パネル載置台と検査機器支持用ヘッドとの相対移動を制御するようにしているものが挙げられる。 As a desirable aspect of the present invention, the panel mounting table is provided on a base having a substantially rectangular shape so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the base, and on the base so as to extend perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the base. A portal-shaped head support is provided, and a plurality of inspection device support heads for mounting each inspection device can be moved individually or integrally in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the base. It is configured so as to be supported, and the movement control unit controls the relative movement between the panel mounting table and the inspection device supporting head.

パネル部材の品位検査を有効に行えるようにするには、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器と、前記パネル部材のシート抵抗を測定するシート抵抗検査レシピ実行用のシート抵抗検査機器と、前記パネル部材の膜の歪を測定する膜歪検査レシピ実行用の膜歪検査機器と、前記パネル部材の洗浄度を測定する洗浄度検査レシピ実行用の洗浄度検査機器とのうちの少なくとも2つ以上の検査機器を、各検査機器に対応して設けた前記検査機器支持用ヘッドにそれぞれ取り付けていることが好ましい。
To effectively perform the quality inspection of the panel member has a thickness testing equipment for thickness inspection recipe execution of measuring the thickness of the panel member, the sheet resistance test recipe for measuring the sheet resistance of the panel member Sheet resistance inspection device for execution, film strain inspection device for executing film strain inspection recipe for measuring film distortion of the panel member, and cleaning degree for executing cleaning degree inspection recipe for measuring the degree of cleaning of the panel member It is preferable that at least two or more inspection devices of the inspection devices are respectively attached to the inspection device support heads provided corresponding to the respective inspection devices.

以上説明したように本発明のパネル部材検査装置によれば、一度の搬入出工程の間に、当該パネル部材検査装置に搭載した各検査機器で測定を行うので、搬送時に発生する擦れやその結果起こり得る傷やパーティクル等の発生を効果的に抑制することができる。また、搬送を複数回行わずに済むので、複数の検査レシピの実行のための全体としての搬送時間を短縮することができるとともにオペレータの拘束回数を低減することができる。   As described above, according to the panel member inspection apparatus of the present invention, during each loading / unloading process, measurement is performed by each inspection device mounted on the panel member inspection apparatus, so that rubbing that occurs during transport and the results thereof Generation | occurrence | production of the flaw and particle | grains etc. which may occur can be suppressed effectively. Further, since it is not necessary to carry out the conveyance a plurality of times, it is possible to shorten the whole conveyance time for executing a plurality of inspection recipes and to reduce the number of times the operator is restrained.

すなわち、複数の品位検査を行いながらも、パネル部材の搬送回数の低減によって傷、汚れの付着を効果的に抑制することができ、しかも搬送時間の短縮やオペレータの拘束回数の低減によって処理スループットを向上することができるといった、優れたパネル部材検査装置を提供することができる。   In other words, while performing multiple quality inspections, it is possible to effectively suppress the attachment of scratches and dirt by reducing the number of times the panel member is conveyed, and the processing throughput is reduced by shortening the conveying time and reducing the number of operator restraints. An excellent panel member inspection apparatus that can be improved can be provided.

以下、本発明の一実施形態を、図面を参照して説明する。   Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

本実施形態に係るパネル部材検査装置1は、例えば、FPDに用いられる第6世代、第7世代のガラス基板等のパネル部材(図示せず)に対応してその品位検査を行えるようにしたものであって、図1、図2に示すように、床上に設置される矩形板状をなすベース2と、そのベース2上を水平長手方向(以下X軸方向とも言う)に移動可能に設けたパネル載置台3と、前記ベース2上に長手方向と直交して跨るように設けた門型をなすヘッド支持体4と、前記ヘッド支持体4によって長手方向と直交する水平方向(以下Y軸方向とも言う)及び鉛直方向(以下Z軸方向とも言う)に移動可能に支持させた検査機器支持用ヘッド5と、その検査機器支持用ヘッド5に取り付けられた複数の異なる検査機器6とを備えている。そして、パネル載置台3の移動と検査機器支持用ヘッド5との移動によって、パネル載置台3上に載置したガラス基板等のフラットなパネル部材の、前記検査機器6による品位検査を行えるようしてある。   The panel member inspection apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment can perform a quality inspection corresponding to a panel member (not shown) such as a sixth-generation or seventh-generation glass substrate used in an FPD, for example. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the base 2 is a rectangular plate installed on the floor, and the base 2 is provided so as to be movable in the horizontal longitudinal direction (hereinafter also referred to as the X-axis direction). A panel mounting table 3, a gate-shaped head support 4 provided on the base 2 so as to be orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, and a horizontal direction (hereinafter referred to as Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction by the head support 4 And an inspection device support head 5 supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction (hereinafter also referred to as Z-axis direction), and a plurality of different inspection devices 6 attached to the inspection device support head 5. Yes. Then, by the movement of the panel mounting table 3 and the movement of the inspection equipment support head 5, the quality of the flat panel member such as a glass substrate placed on the panel mounting board 3 can be inspected by the inspection equipment 6. It is.

次に、各部を図1、図2を参照して説明する。   Next, each part will be described with reference to FIGS.

ベース2は、X軸方向寸法がおおよそ4900mm、Y軸方向寸法がおおよそ2300mmの大きさをなす板状のベース本体21と、そのベース本体21を支える伸縮可能な複数のベース支持脚22とを備えており、各ベース支持脚22の長さを調整することで床の不陸に拘わらずベース本体21を水平に保てるように構成したものである。   The base 2 includes a plate-shaped base body 21 having a size of about 4900 mm in the X-axis direction and about 2300 mm in the Y-axis direction, and a plurality of base support legs 22 that can extend and contract to support the base body 21. The base body 21 can be kept horizontal by adjusting the length of each base support leg 22 regardless of the unevenness of the floor.

パネル載置台3は、その上面に検査対象となるガラス基板等のパネル部材を載置するものであり、ベース本体21に設けたレール部材23によってX軸方向にスライド可能に支持されている。   The panel mounting table 3 mounts a panel member such as a glass substrate to be inspected on the upper surface thereof, and is supported by a rail member 23 provided on the base body 21 so as to be slidable in the X-axis direction.

ヘッド支持体4は、ベース2の長手方向一端部に固定されるもので、ベース本体21の各長辺部分から起立する一対の脚部材41と、それら脚部材41の上端にY軸方向に沿って横架させた一対の横架材42とを備えている。   The head support 4 is fixed to one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the base 2, and a pair of leg members 41 erected from each long side portion of the base body 21, and the upper ends of the leg members 41 along the Y-axis direction. And a pair of horizontal members 42 horizontally mounted.

検査機器支持用ヘッド5は、前記横架材42の上面に設けたレール部材43によってX軸方向にスライド可能に支持されたヘッド基部51と、そのヘッド基部51に鉛直方向にスライド可能に支持されたヘッド本体52とを備えたものである。なお、本実施形態において、このヘッド本体52には、複数の検査レシピをそれぞれ実行可能な5種類の検査機器6、具体的には、図2に示すように、光干渉式膜厚計6aと、エリプソメータ6bと、ラマン分光計6c(図1では略)と、四探針計6dと、接触角計6eとを交換可能に取り付けている。なお、図2において、各検査機器6は、それぞれ模式化し、且つ、各配置場所も概略で示している。   The inspection device support head 5 is supported by a rail base member 43 provided on the upper surface of the horizontal member 42 so as to be slidable in the X-axis direction, and supported by the head base portion 51 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. The head main body 52 is provided. In the present embodiment, the head main body 52 includes five types of inspection devices 6 each capable of executing a plurality of inspection recipes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. The ellipsometer 6b, the Raman spectrometer 6c (not shown in FIG. 1), the four-probe meter 6d, and the contact angle meter 6e are attached in a replaceable manner. In FIG. 2, each inspection device 6 is schematically illustrated, and each placement location is also schematically illustrated.

光干渉式膜厚計6aは、光干渉法で測定を行うものであって、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピを実行することができ、本発明の膜厚検査機器に相当する。   The optical interference type film thickness meter 6a measures by the optical interference method, can execute a film thickness inspection recipe for measuring the film thickness of the panel member, and corresponds to the film thickness inspection apparatus of the present invention. To do.

エリプソメータ6bは、エリプソ法で測定を行うものであって、光干渉式膜厚計6aと同様、本発明の膜厚検査機器に相当する。   The ellipsometer 6b measures by the ellipso method, and corresponds to the film thickness inspection apparatus of the present invention, like the optical interference film thickness meter 6a.

ラマン分光計6cは、ラマン分光法で測定を行うものであって、前記パネル部材の膜の歪を測定する膜歪検査レシピを実行することができ、本発明の膜歪検査機器に相当する。   The Raman spectrometer 6c performs measurement by Raman spectroscopy, can execute a film distortion inspection recipe for measuring the film distortion of the panel member, and corresponds to a film distortion inspection apparatus of the present invention.

四探針計6dは、4探針法で測定を行うものであって、前記パネル部材のシート抵抗を測定するシート抵抗検査レシピを実行することができ、本発明の抵抗検査機器に相当する。   The four-probe meter 6d performs measurement by a four-probe method, can execute a sheet resistance inspection recipe for measuring the sheet resistance of the panel member, and corresponds to a resistance inspection device of the present invention.

接触角計6eは、液滴法で測定を行うものであって、前記パネル部材の洗浄度を測定する洗浄度検査レシピを実行することができ、本発明の洗浄度検査機器に相当する。   The contact angle meter 6e performs measurement by a droplet method, can execute a cleanliness inspection recipe for measuring the cleanliness of the panel member, and corresponds to the cleanliness inspection apparatus of the present invention.

また、本実施形態では、パネル部材検査装置1を、パネル載置台3を取り付けたベース2(概略寸法(X×Y×Z)4900mm×2300mm×900mm)と、検査機器支持用ヘッド5、移動台車9(後述する)及び検査機器6付きのヘッド支持体4(概略寸法(X×Y×Z)1600mm×3000mm×2000mm)とに、2分割可能に構成するとともに、ベース2とヘッド支持体4との間に、それらを結合させるときの相対的な位置決めを行う位置決め機構7を設けている。   In this embodiment, the panel member inspection apparatus 1 includes a base 2 (general dimensions (X × Y × Z) 4900 mm × 2300 mm × 900 mm) to which the panel mounting table 3 is attached, an inspection device support head 5, and a movable carriage. 9 (to be described later) and a head support 4 with an inspection device 6 (schematic dimensions (X × Y × Z) 1600 mm × 3000 mm × 2000 mm) that can be divided into two parts, and the base 2 and the head support 4 Between them, a positioning mechanism 7 for performing relative positioning when connecting them is provided.

またこの実施形態では、前記脚部材41の下端に予め移動台車9がそれぞれ連結してあり、この移動台車9によりクレーン等を用いることなく、ヘッド支持体4をベース2に対する所定結合位置におおよそ移動させ得るように構成している。詳述すれば、移動台車9は、X軸方向に延びる柱状の台車本体92と車輪93とを備えたものである。そして、ヘッド支持体4の脚部材41は、その下端内側半分がベース本体21上に載置されることから、移動台車9に脚部材41の外側半分を支持させ、所定結合位置へのおおよその移動の際には、移動台車9がベース2に干渉することなくその外側を通り、ヘッド支持体4をベース2に対してX軸方向に移動させ得るように構成している。   Further, in this embodiment, the movable carriage 9 is connected to the lower end of the leg member 41 in advance, and the head support 4 is moved approximately to a predetermined coupling position with respect to the base 2 without using a crane or the like. It is constituted so that it can be made. More specifically, the movable carriage 9 includes a columnar carriage main body 92 and wheels 93 extending in the X-axis direction. Since the lower half inner half of the leg member 41 of the head support 4 is placed on the base body 21, the movable carriage 9 supports the outer half of the leg member 41, and the approximate position to the predetermined coupling position is obtained. When moving, the moving carriage 9 passes through the outside of the base 2 without interfering with the base 2, and the head support 4 can be moved in the X-axis direction with respect to the base 2.

また、移動台車9には、予め、例えばねじ構造を利用したジャッキアップ機構91が設けられており、ヘッド支持体4が、このジャッキアップ機構91を介して移動台車9に上下動可能に支持されている。そして、このジャッキアップ機構91により、まずヘッド支持体4をある程度持ち上げ、所定結合位置へ移動後、ヘッド支持体4を下に動かして、ベース2上に載置できるようにしている。   In addition, the movable carriage 9 is provided with a jack-up mechanism 91 using, for example, a screw structure in advance, and the head support 4 is supported by the movable carriage 9 via the jack-up mechanism 91 so as to be movable up and down. ing. The jack up mechanism 91 first lifts the head support 4 to some extent, moves it to a predetermined coupling position, and then moves the head support 4 downward so that it can be placed on the base 2.

しかして、本実施形態では、図3に示すように、複数の実行すべき検査レシピの指定を受け付ける検査レシピ受付部8aと、複数の実行すべき検査レシピに応じて、前記パネル載置台3と前記検査機器6との相対移動を制御する移動制御部8bと、複数の実行すべき検査レシピを、対応する検査機器6にそれぞれ実行させるための制御を行う検査レシピ実行制御部8cと、パネル載置台3と複数枚のパネル部材を収容可能なカセット(本発明の「所定の収容場所」に相当、図示せず)との間で移動可能に構成され且つ操作等で指定されたパネル部材を搬送するためのロボット(図示せず)に対して、所定の搬送命令を出力する搬送命令出力部8dとを有している。なお、検査レシピ受付部8aは、図4に示すように、検査レシピの指定及びその実行順を編集可能な検査レシピ受付画面Gを利用して構成している。   In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the inspection recipe receiving unit 8a that receives designation of a plurality of inspection recipes to be executed, and the panel mounting table 3 according to the plurality of inspection recipes to be executed. A movement control unit 8b that controls relative movement with the inspection device 6, an inspection recipe execution control unit 8c that performs control for causing the corresponding inspection device 6 to execute a plurality of inspection recipes to be executed, and panel mounting A panel member that is configured to be movable between the table 3 and a cassette that can accommodate a plurality of panel members (corresponding to the “predetermined accommodation location” of the present invention, not shown) and that is designated by an operation or the like is conveyed. And a transfer command output unit 8d for outputting a predetermined transfer command to a robot (not shown). As shown in FIG. 4, the inspection recipe receiving unit 8a is configured by using an inspection recipe receiving screen G in which the specification of the inspection recipe and the execution order thereof can be edited.

検査レシピ受付画面Gは、画面中央に設けて成り且つ実行すべき検査レシピ及びその実行順を入力可能な検査レシピ実行指定領域Gaと、画面右側に設けて成り且つ「Unload cassette」ボタンGb1、「Select all slots」ボタンGb2、「Wafers」ボタンGb3、「Start」ボタンGb4、「Urgent」ボタンGb5、「Cancel」ボタンGb6、「Pause」ボタンGb7、「Abort」ボタンGb8等の操作ボタンGbと、画面左側領域に設けて成り且つカセットの情報やウエハーの情報等を入力表示可能な情報入力表示領域Gc等とから構成されている。   The inspection recipe reception screen G is provided at the center of the screen and is provided with an inspection recipe execution designation area Ga in which an inspection recipe to be executed and its execution order can be input, and is provided on the right side of the screen and includes an “Unload cassette” button Gb1, “ Operation buttons Gb such as “Select all slots” button Gb2, “Wafers” button Gb3, “Start” button Gb4, “Urgent” button Gb5, “Cancel” button Gb6, “Pause” button Gb7, “Abort” button Gb8, etc. The information input display area Gc is provided in the left area and can input and display cassette information, wafer information, and the like.

検査レシピ実行指定領域Gaは、カセットに収納可能な各パネル部材ごとに、実行すべき検査レシピを指定できるように、表形式に構成されている。例えば、図4では、3つの検査レシピが、スロット(15)のパネル部材に対して設定されている。検査レシピ名は、実行順に1つ目がMRM:\NewRecipe、2つ目がMRM:\NewRecipe2、3つ目がDP2:\Kisyu2\Hinsyu1\Jikken\42inch newとして記載されているが、これに限らず、例えば、1つ目が、膜厚検査レシピ、2つ目が抵抗検査レシピ、3つ目が洗浄度検査レシピのように、具体的な検査レシピ名などとすることを妨げない。   The inspection recipe execution designation area Ga is configured in a table format so that an inspection recipe to be executed can be designated for each panel member that can be stored in the cassette. For example, in FIG. 4, three inspection recipes are set for the panel member of the slot (15). The inspection recipe name is described as MRM: \ NewRecipe in the order of execution, the second is MRM: \ NewRecipe2, the third is DP2: \ Kisyu2 \ Hinsyu1 \ Jikken \ 42inch new, but is not limited to this. For example, the first is a film thickness inspection recipe, the second is a resistance inspection recipe, and the third is a cleaning inspection inspection recipe.

操作ボタンGbのうち、「Unload cassette」ボタンGb1は、カセットからパネル部材を搬送することを取り止める旨の命令を受け付けるためのボタンである。「Select all slots」ボタンGb2は、カセットに収容されている全てのパネル部材の指定する命令を受け付けるためのボタンである。「Start」ボタンGb4は、検査レシピの実行をスタートする命令を受け付けるためのボタンである。「Cancel」ボタンGb6は、検査レシピの実行を中止する命令を受け付けるためのボタンである。「Pause」ボタンGb7は、検査レシピの実行を一時中断する命令又は再開する命令を受け付けるためのボタンである。   Among the operation buttons Gb, the “Unload cassette” button Gb1 is a button for accepting an instruction to stop conveying the panel member from the cassette. The “Select all slots” button Gb2 is a button for receiving a command designated by all panel members accommodated in the cassette. The “Start” button Gb4 is a button for receiving an instruction to start execution of the inspection recipe. The “Cancel” button Gb6 is a button for accepting an instruction to stop execution of the inspection recipe. The “Pause” button Gb7 is a button for accepting an instruction to suspend or resume execution of the inspection recipe.

また、図示はしていないが、この検査レシピ受付画面Gを利用して、パネル部材の計測点を設定できるようにしている。これにより、例えば、パネル載置台3に載置したパネル部材の上向き面の全領域を、所定ピッチなどで計測することができる。   Although not shown, the inspection recipe reception screen G is used to set the measurement points of the panel member. Thereby, for example, the entire area of the upward surface of the panel member placed on the panel placement table 3 can be measured at a predetermined pitch or the like.

検査レシピ受付部8a、移動制御部8b、検査レシピ実行制御部8cおよび搬送命令出力部8dは、図5に示す、CPU101やハードディスクなどの外部記憶装置102、内部メモリ103、ディスプレイ104、マウスやキーボードなどの入力手段105、ロボットと通信するための通信インタフェース106等を有したコンピュータCPがその役割を担うものであり、外部記憶装置102または内部メモリ103の所定領域に記憶されたパネル部材検査用プログラムを、CPU101が解釈実行し、周辺機器と協働することにより、このコンピュータCPが、検査レシピ受付部8a、移動制御部8b、検査レシピ実行制御部8c及び搬送命令出力部8dとしての機能を果たすように構成してある。なお、本実施形態では、パネル載置台3と検査機器6とが、各検査レシピ毎に設定された所定の相対位置関係にあるときに、それぞれの検査レシピを実行できるようにしてある。そして、この各検査レシピ毎に設定された所定の相対位置関係は、内部メモリ103に記憶させてある。しかして、移動制御部8bが、各検査レシピに応じて、パネル載置台3と検査機器6との相対移動を制御する際には、内部メモリ103を参照し、記憶している所定の相対位置関係となるように、パネル載置台3および検査機器6の相対移動を制御するように構成している。また、パネル載置台3および検査機器6のそれぞれ位置は、それらをX軸、Y軸、Z軸方向にそれぞれ移動させるステッピングモータ(図示せず)の移動制御量から求めるようにしているが、例えば、非接触タイプの位置センサで計測するなど実施態様に応じて適宜変更可能である。   The inspection recipe receiving unit 8a, the movement control unit 8b, the inspection recipe execution control unit 8c, and the conveyance command output unit 8d are the external storage device 102 such as the CPU 101 and the hard disk, the internal memory 103, the display 104, the mouse and the keyboard shown in FIG. The computer CP having the input means 105 such as the communication interface 106 for communicating with the robot plays a role, and the panel member inspection program stored in a predetermined area of the external storage device 102 or the internal memory 103 Is interpreted and executed by the CPU 101, and this computer CP functions as an inspection recipe receiving unit 8a, a movement control unit 8b, an inspection recipe execution control unit 8c, and a conveyance command output unit 8d. It is constituted as follows. In this embodiment, when the panel mounting table 3 and the inspection device 6 are in a predetermined relative positional relationship set for each inspection recipe, each inspection recipe can be executed. The predetermined relative positional relationship set for each inspection recipe is stored in the internal memory 103. Therefore, when the movement control unit 8b controls the relative movement between the panel mounting table 3 and the inspection device 6 in accordance with each inspection recipe, the predetermined relative position stored with reference to the internal memory 103 is referred to. The relative movement of the panel mounting table 3 and the inspection device 6 is controlled so as to be related. Further, the respective positions of the panel mounting table 3 and the inspection device 6 are obtained from movement control amounts of stepping motors (not shown) that move them in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions. It can be appropriately changed depending on the embodiment, such as measurement with a non-contact type position sensor.

次に、本実施形態のパネル部材検査装置1の動作ついてフロー図などを用いて説明する。   Next, operation | movement of the panel member inspection apparatus 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated using flowcharts etc. FIG.

図6に示すように、まず、検査レシピ受付画面Gを利用して、1つのパネル部材(パネル部材)に複数の検査レシピ及びその実行順を指定すると、これを検査レシピ指定命令として、検査レシピ受付部8aが受け付ける(ステップS101)。そして、その検査レシピ指定命令で指定されたパネル部材について、カセットから搬送しパネル載置台3に載置する旨の搬送命令を、搬送命令出力部8dが前記ロボットに対して出力する(ステップS102)。ロボットがパネル部材をパネル載置台3に載置し終えると(ステップS103)、移動制御部8bが、検査レシピ受付部8aで受け付けた最初に実行すべき検査レシピ(以下、「検査レシピ1」と称する。)に応じて、パネル載置台3と検査機器6との相対移動を制御する(ステップS104)。移動制御部8bによって、パネル載置台3と検査機器6とが検査レシピ1を実行可能な然るべき位置に位置づけられると、検査レシピ実行制御部8cが、検査レシピ1を、対応する検査機器6に実行させるための制御を行う(ステップS105)。そして、検査レシピ1の実行が終われば(ステップS106)、次の検査レシピの実行するためにステップS104とS105とが行われる。このようにして、最後の検査レシピの実行が終われば(ステップS106)、搬送命令出力部8dが、ロボットに対して、パネル部材をカセットに戻す旨の搬送命令を出力する(ステップS107)。   As shown in FIG. 6, first, when a plurality of inspection recipes and their execution order are specified for one panel member (panel member) using the inspection recipe reception screen G, the inspection recipe is designated as an inspection recipe specification command. Accepted by the accepting unit 8a (step S101). Then, the conveyance command output unit 8d outputs a conveyance command for conveying the panel member designated by the inspection recipe designation command from the cassette and placing it on the panel mounting table 3 to the robot (step S102). . When the robot finishes placing the panel member on the panel mounting table 3 (step S103), the movement control unit 8b receives the inspection recipe to be executed first (hereinafter referred to as “inspection recipe 1”) received by the inspection recipe receiving unit 8a. The relative movement between the panel mounting table 3 and the inspection device 6 is controlled (step S104). When the panel mounting table 3 and the inspection device 6 are positioned at appropriate positions where the inspection recipe 1 can be executed by the movement control unit 8b, the inspection recipe execution control unit 8c executes the inspection recipe 1 on the corresponding inspection device 6. Control for making this happen is performed (step S105). When the execution of the inspection recipe 1 is completed (step S106), steps S104 and S105 are performed in order to execute the next inspection recipe. In this way, when the execution of the last inspection recipe is completed (step S106), the transfer command output unit 8d outputs a transfer command for returning the panel member to the cassette (step S107).

したがって、以上のように構成した本実施形態によれば、一度の搬入出工程の間に、当該パネル部材検査装置1に搭載した各検査機器6で測定を行うので、搬送時に発生する擦れやその結果起こり得る傷やパーティクル等の発生を効果的に抑制することができる。また、搬送を複数回行わずに済むので、複数の検査レシピの実行のための全体としての搬送時間を短縮することができるとともにオペレータの拘束回数を低減することが可能となる。   Therefore, according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the measurement is performed by each inspection device 6 mounted on the panel member inspection apparatus 1 during a single loading / unloading process. It is possible to effectively suppress the occurrence of scratches and particles that may result. Further, since it is not necessary to carry out the conveyance a plurality of times, it is possible to shorten the conveyance time as a whole for the execution of a plurality of inspection recipes and to reduce the number of times the operator is restrained.

すなわち、複数の品位検査を行いながらも、パネル部材の搬送回数の低減によって傷、汚れの付着を効果的に抑制することができ、しかも搬送時間の短縮やオペレータの拘束回数の低減によって処理スループットを向上することができるといった、優れたパネル部材検査装置1を提供することができる。   In other words, while performing multiple quality inspections, it is possible to effectively suppress the attachment of scratches and dirt by reducing the number of times the panel member is conveyed, and the processing throughput is reduced by shortening the conveying time and reducing the number of operator restraints. It is possible to provide an excellent panel member inspection apparatus 1 that can be improved.

また、実行すべき検査レシピを、検査レシピの指定を受け付ける検査レシピ受付部8aで受け付けたものとしているため、所望の検査レシピを、検査機器6に実行させることが可能となる。また、前記検査レシピ受付部8aを、検査レシピの指定及びその実行順を編集可能な検査レシピ受付画面Gを利用して構成しているため、オペレータにとっては使い勝手が良い。   In addition, since the inspection recipe to be executed is received by the inspection recipe receiving unit 8a that receives the designation of the inspection recipe, the inspection device 6 can execute a desired inspection recipe. In addition, since the inspection recipe receiving unit 8a is configured using an inspection recipe reception screen G in which the inspection recipe designation and the execution order thereof can be edited, it is convenient for the operator.

また、各種検査機器6として、光干渉式膜厚計6aと、エリプソメータ6bと、ラマン分光計6cと、四探針計6dと、接触角計6eとを備えるようにしているため、多面的にパネル部材の品位検査を有効に行うことができる。   In addition, since various inspection instruments 6 include an optical interference film thickness meter 6a, an ellipsometer 6b, a Raman spectrometer 6c, a four-probe meter 6d, and a contact angle meter 6e, it is multifaceted. The quality inspection of the panel member can be performed effectively.

なお、本発明は前記実施形態に限られるものではない。例えば、検査レシピ実行制御部8cを、検査レシピ受付部8aで受け付けた検査レシピの実行順に関わらず、所定の組み合わせの検査レシピの実行を行う場合には、その順序を固定することができる。具体的には、検査レシピ実行制御部8cを、光干渉式膜厚計6a若しくはエリプソメータ6bに膜厚検査レシピを実行させた後に、四探針計6dに抵抗検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜厚検査レシピで得た膜厚実測値を、前記抵抗検査レシピで利用できるようにすることができる。このようにすれば、例えば、測定前に予め膜厚を入力したうえでパネル部材の抵抗値を測定するものと比べ、より信頼性のあるパネル部材の抵抗値を得られる。   The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, when the inspection recipe execution control unit 8c executes a predetermined combination of inspection recipes regardless of the inspection recipe execution order received by the inspection recipe reception unit 8a, the order can be fixed. Specifically, the inspection recipe execution controller 8c operates to cause the four-probe meter 6d to execute the resistance inspection recipe after causing the optical interference film thickness meter 6a or the ellipsometer 6b to execute the film thickness inspection recipe. By doing so, the actual film thickness value obtained by the film thickness inspection recipe can be used in the resistance inspection recipe. In this way, for example, a more reliable resistance value of the panel member can be obtained as compared with the case of measuring the resistance value of the panel member after inputting the film thickness in advance before the measurement.

また、検査レシピ実行制御部8cを、ラマン分光計6cに膜歪検査レシピを実行させた後に、光干渉式膜厚計6a若しくはエリプソメータ6bに膜厚検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜歪検査レシピで得た膜歪実測値を、前記膜厚検査レシピで利用できるようにすることができる。このようにすれば、例えば、膜内の歪によって膜の光学特性が変化するが、ラマン分光計6cで計測した膜歪実測値を利用して、光干渉式膜厚計6a若しくはエリプソメータ6bで計測した膜厚の補正を行えるので、膜厚測定結果に高い信頼性を与えることができる。   In addition, the inspection recipe execution control unit 8c is operated to cause the optical spectrometer thickness meter 6a or the ellipsometer 6b to execute the film thickness inspection recipe after causing the Raman spectrometer 6c to execute the film distortion inspection recipe. The film strain actual measurement value obtained by the film strain inspection recipe can be used in the film thickness inspection recipe. In this way, for example, the optical characteristics of the film change due to the strain in the film, but measurement is performed with the optical interference type film thickness meter 6a or the ellipsometer 6b using the actual film strain value measured with the Raman spectrometer 6c. Therefore, high reliability can be given to the film thickness measurement result.

また、検査機器6は、上述のものに限らず、例えば、前記パネル部材の光透過率を測定する光透過率検査レシピを実行可能な光透過率検査機器6など、パネル部材の品位検査を行うことの可能な各種検査機器6を用いることができる。また、本実施形態では、検査機器6の個数を5個としているが、これに限られず、実施態様に応じて適宜変更可能である。   In addition, the inspection device 6 is not limited to the above-described one, and performs, for example, a quality inspection of a panel member such as a light transmittance inspection device 6 capable of executing a light transmittance inspection recipe for measuring the light transmittance of the panel member. Various types of inspection devices 6 that can be used can be used. In the present embodiment, the number of inspection devices 6 is five, but the number is not limited to this, and can be appropriately changed according to the embodiment.

また、検査レシピ受付画面の構成も本実施形態に限られるものではない。   Further, the configuration of the inspection recipe reception screen is not limited to this embodiment.

また、本実施形態では、パネル部材検査装置1を、ベース2とヘッド支持体4とに、2分割可能に構成しているが、分割可能でなくてもよい。また、ベースの大きさ等、各部の寸法も本実施形態のものに限られない。   Further, in the present embodiment, the panel member inspection apparatus 1 is configured to be split into two parts, the base 2 and the head support body 4, but it may not be splittable. Further, the dimensions of each part such as the size of the base are not limited to those of the present embodiment.

その他、本発明は前記実施形態に限られるものではなく、その主旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々変形が可能である。   In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

本発明によって、複数の品位検査を行いながらも、パネル部材の搬送回数の低減によって傷、汚れの付着を効果的に抑制することができ、しかも搬送時間の短縮やオペレータの拘束回数の低減によって処理スループットを向上することができるといった、優れたパネル部材検査装置を提供することが可能になる。   According to the present invention, while performing a plurality of quality inspections, it is possible to effectively suppress the adhesion of scratches and dirt by reducing the number of times the panel member is transported, and further, processing by shortening the transport time and reducing the number of operator restraints. It is possible to provide an excellent panel member inspection apparatus that can improve the throughput.

本発明の一実施形態に係るパネル部材検査装置の全体斜視図(ただしコンピュータは模式的に示してある)。1 is an overall perspective view of a panel member inspection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention (however, a computer is schematically shown). 同実施形態におけるパネル部材検査装置の要部を模式的に拡大して示す拡大図。The enlarged view which expands and shows the principal part of the panel member test | inspection apparatus in the same embodiment typically. 同実施形態におけるパネル部材検査装置における機能構成図。The function block diagram in the panel member test | inspection apparatus in the embodiment. 同実施形態におけるパネル部材検査装置における表示態様を示す図。The figure which shows the display mode in the panel member test | inspection apparatus in the same embodiment. 同実施形態におけるパネル部材検査装置における機器構成図。The apparatus block diagram in the panel member inspection apparatus in the embodiment. 同実施形態におけるパネル部材検査装置の動作を示すフローチャート。The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the panel member inspection apparatus in the same embodiment.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1・・・・パネル部材検査装置
2・・・・ベース
3・・・・パネル載置台
4・・・・ヘッド支持体
5・・・・検査機器支持用ヘッド
6・・・・検査機器
6a・・・膜厚検査機器(光干渉式膜厚計)
6b・・・膜厚検査機器(エリプソメータ)
6c・・・膜歪検査機器(ラマン分光計)
6d・・・抵抗検査機器(四探針計)
6e・・・洗浄度検査機器(接触角計)
8a・・・検査レシピ受付部
8b・・・移動制御部
8c・・・検査レシピ実行制御部
G・・・・検査レシピ受付画面
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Panel member inspection apparatus 2 ... Base 3 ... Panel mounting base 4 ... Head support 5 ... Inspection equipment support head 6 ... Inspection equipment 6a ..Thickness inspection equipment (optical interference type film thickness meter)
6b ... Film thickness inspection equipment (Ellipsometer)
6c ... Film strain inspection equipment (Raman spectrometer)
6d ... Resistance test equipment (four probe meter)
6e ... Cleanliness inspection equipment (contact angle meter)
8a ... Inspection recipe receiving unit 8b ... Movement control unit 8c ... Inspection recipe execution control unit G ... Inspection recipe receiving screen

Claims (7)

パネル部材に行う複数の検査レシピを、そのパネル部材を所定の収容場所から搬入して搬出するまでの一度の搬入出工程の間で行うように構成した装置であって、
前記パネル部材を載置するためのパネル載置台と、
前記複数の検査レシピをそれぞれ実行可能な複数の異なる検査機器と、
複数の実行すべき検査レシピに応じて、前記パネル載置台と前記検査機器との相対移動を制御する移動制御部と、
複数の実行すべき検査レシピを、対応する検査機器にそれぞれ実行させるための制御を行う検査レシピ実行制御部とを具備し、
前記異なる検査機器が、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器と、前記パネル部材のシート抵抗を測定するシート抵抗検査レシピ実行用のシート抵抗検査機器とであり、
前記検査レシピ実行制御部を、前記膜厚検査機器に膜厚検査レシピを実行させた後に、前記シート抵抗検査機器にシート抵抗検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜厚検査レシピで得た膜厚実測値を、前記シート抵抗検査レシピで利用できるようにしていることを特徴とするパネル部材検査装置。
A device configured to perform a plurality of inspection recipes to be performed on a panel member in a single loading / unloading process until the panel member is loaded from a predetermined storage location and unloaded,
A panel mounting table for mounting the panel member;
A plurality of different inspection devices each capable of executing the plurality of inspection recipes;
In accordance with a plurality of inspection recipes to be executed, a movement control unit that controls relative movement between the panel mounting table and the inspection device,
An inspection recipe execution control unit that performs control for causing a corresponding inspection device to execute a plurality of inspection recipes to be executed;
The different inspection devices are a film thickness inspection device for executing a film thickness inspection recipe for measuring the film thickness of the panel member, and a sheet resistance inspection device for executing a sheet resistance inspection recipe for measuring the sheet resistance of the panel member. Yes,
The film thickness inspection recipe is operated by causing the sheet resistance inspection device to execute the sheet resistance inspection recipe after causing the film thickness inspection device to execute the film thickness inspection recipe. The panel member inspection apparatus characterized in that the film thickness actual measurement value obtained in (1) can be used in the sheet resistance inspection recipe.
前記パネル部材の膜の歪を測定する膜歪検査レシピ実行用の膜歪検査機器と、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器とを具備し、
前記検査レシピ実行制御部を、前記膜歪検査機器に膜歪検査レシピを実行させた後に、前記膜厚検査機器に膜厚検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜歪検査レシピで得た膜歪実測値を、前記膜厚検査レシピで利用できるようにしていることを特徴とする請求項1記載のパネル部材検査装置。
A film strain inspection device for executing a film strain inspection recipe for measuring the film distortion of the panel member, and a film thickness inspection device for executing a film thickness inspection recipe for measuring the film thickness of the panel member,
The film distortion inspection recipe is operated by causing the film thickness inspection apparatus to execute the film thickness inspection recipe after causing the film distortion inspection apparatus to execute the film distortion inspection recipe. The panel member inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the film strain actual measurement value obtained in (1) can be used in the film thickness inspection recipe.
前記実行すべき検査レシピが、検査レシピの指定を受け付ける検査レシピ受付部で受け付けたものであることを特徴とする請求項1又は2記載のパネル部材検査装置。   The panel member inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the inspection recipe to be executed is received by an inspection recipe receiving unit that receives designation of an inspection recipe. 前記検査レシピ受付部を、検査レシピの指定及びその実行順を編集可能な検査レシピ受付画面を利用して構成していることを特徴とする請求項3記載のパネル部材検査装置。   4. The panel member inspection apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the inspection recipe reception unit is configured by using an inspection recipe reception screen capable of editing inspection recipe designation and execution order. 前記パネル載置台を、略矩形状を成すベース上に当該ベースの長手方向へ移動可能に設けるとともに、前記ベース上に当該ベースの長手方向と直交して跨るように門型を成すヘッド支持体を設け、さらにこのヘッド支持体に、各検査機器の取付用の複数の検査機器支持用ヘッドを、個々若しくは一体的にベースの長手方向と直交する方向に移動可能に支持させるように構成し、
前記移動制御部が、パネル載置台と検査機器支持用ヘッドとの相対移動を制御するようにしていることを特徴とする請求項1乃至4いずれか記載のパネル部材検査装置。
The panel mounting table is provided on a base having a substantially rectangular shape so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the base, and a head support body having a gate shape is formed on the base so as to straddle perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the base. Further, the head support is configured to support a plurality of inspection device support heads for mounting each inspection device individually or integrally so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the base,
The panel member inspection apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the movement control unit controls relative movement between the panel mounting table and the inspection device support head.
前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器と、前記パネル部材のシート抵抗を測定するシート抵抗検査レシピ実行用のシート抵抗検査機器と、前記パネル部材の膜の歪を測定する膜歪検査レシピ実行用の膜歪検査機器と、前記パネル部材の洗浄度を測定する洗浄度検査レシピ実行用の洗浄度検査機器とのうちの少なくとも2つ以上の異なる検査機器を、各検査機器に対応して設けた前記検査機器支持用ヘッドにそれぞれ取り付けていることを特徴とする請求項5記載のパネル部材検査装置。 And the film thickness inspection device for thickness inspection recipe execution of measuring the thickness of the panel member, and the sheet resistance testing equipment for sheet resistance test recipe for execution of measuring the sheet resistance of the panel member, the film of the panel member At least two different inspection devices of a film strain inspection device for executing a film strain inspection recipe for measuring strain and a cleaning degree inspection device for executing a cleaning degree inspection recipe for measuring the degree of cleaning of the panel member 6. The panel member inspection apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the inspection apparatus support head is attached to each inspection apparatus support head provided corresponding to each inspection apparatus. パネル部材に行う複数の検査レシピを、そのパネル部材を所定の収容場所から搬入して搬出するまでの一度の搬入出工程の間で行うように構成され、且つ、前記パネル部材を載置するためのパネル載置台と、前記複数の検査レシピをそれぞれ実行可能な複数の異なる検査機器とを具備するパネル部材検査装置に適用されるプログラムであって、
複数の実行すべき検査レシピに応じて、前記パネル載置台と前記検査機器との相対移動を制御する移動制御部としての機能と、
複数の実行すべき検査レシピを、対応する検査機器にそれぞれ実行させるための制御を行う検査レシピ実行制御部としての機能とをコンピュータに発揮させるものであり、
前記異なる検査機器が、前記パネル部材の膜厚を測定する膜厚検査レシピ実行用の膜厚検査機器と、前記パネル部材のシート抵抗を測定するシート抵抗検査レシピ実行用のシート抵抗検査機器とであり、
前記検査レシピ実行制御部を、前記膜厚検査機器に膜厚検査レシピを実行させた後に、前記シート抵抗検査機器にシート抵抗検査レシピの実行をさせるように動作させることで、前記膜厚検査レシピで得た膜厚実測値を、前記シート抵抗検査レシピで利用できるようにしていることを特徴とするパネル部材検査用プログラム。
A plurality of inspection recipes to be performed on a panel member are configured to be performed in a single loading / unloading process until the panel member is loaded and unloaded from a predetermined storage location, and the panel member is placed thereon And a panel member inspection apparatus comprising a plurality of different inspection devices capable of respectively executing the plurality of inspection recipes,
According to a plurality of inspection recipes to be executed, a function as a movement control unit that controls relative movement between the panel mounting table and the inspection device;
A function of an inspection recipe execution control unit that performs control for causing a corresponding inspection device to execute a plurality of inspection recipes to be executed is displayed on the computer.
The different inspection devices are a film thickness inspection device for executing a film thickness inspection recipe for measuring the film thickness of the panel member, and a sheet resistance inspection device for executing a sheet resistance inspection recipe for measuring the sheet resistance of the panel member. Yes,
The film thickness inspection recipe is operated by causing the sheet resistance inspection device to execute the sheet resistance inspection recipe after causing the film thickness inspection device to execute the film thickness inspection recipe. The panel member inspection program characterized in that the film thickness actual measurement value obtained in (1) can be used in the sheet resistance inspection recipe.
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