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Outline of KOBELCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.

Name KOBELCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
office Head Office Kokusai Kenko Kaihatsu Center 3F
1-5-1 Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe,
HYOGO, 651-0073, JAPAN
TEL : 81-78-272-5915 FAX : 81-78-265-3622 MAP
Sales(Tokyo) 5-9-12 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku,
TOKYO, 141-8688, JAPAN
TEL : 81-3-5739-5363 FAX : 81-3-5739-5371 MAP
Sales(Kobe) 5-5 Takatsuka-dai, 1-Chome, Nishi-ku, Kobe,
HYOGO, 651-2271, JAPAN
TEL : 81-78-992-2985 FAX : 81-78-992-2990 MAP
Establishment June 1979
Services Material mechanical and physical property evaluation,
Corrosion resistance evaluation, Corrosion trouble examination,
Micro surface and fine area analysis study, Chemical analysis, Organic analysis, Physical analysis, Corrosion test, Property test, Strength test, Welding test, Environment measurement analysis and test,
Spattering target materials, parts, test materials
Semiconductor evaluation products (New: LEO Division)
Major customers Kobe steel, Ltd., Kobe Steel Group companies, Public agencies, Power companies, Electric equipment companies, Automobile companies, Others

History of LEO Division

LEO Division of KOBELCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. carried on the business of LEO Giken, special group centered on Laser-Electro-Optics: LEO. KOBELCO has produced numerous products focusing on L-E-O technologies such as lifetime measuring unit, ion dose monitor, edge profile monitor and wafer sorter, and has been satisfying customers' needs with high technology and accumulated experiences. We pride ourselves on placing our "First priority on customers".

Products treated by LEO Division

A central role in the test and evaluation field in the future is taken by KOBELCO, by making the most use of our elemental technologies accumulated over long time.

  • Optical design

    Optical design
    ・ Optical simulation
    ・ Modulation/deflection system
    ・ Interference,
    convergence system
    ・ Laser scanning
  • Fine mechanics

    Fine mechanics
    ・ High-precision transfer
    ・ Wafer handling mechanism with edge grip
    ・ Anti-oscillation technology
    ・ Mechanical control software
  • CCD application

    CCD application
    ・ Super high resolution image input by line sensor
    ・ Real time image correction
    ・ High dynamic range image sensing
    ・ High intensity light source
  • Microwave circuit

    Microwave circuit
    ・ High sensitivity antenna detecting carrier density
    ・ Reflected noise control technology
    ・ Differential detection technology
  • Precise photo-measurement

    Precise photo-measurement
    ・ Homodyne interference system
    ・ Heterodyne interference system
    ・ High sensitivity oscillation measurement
    ・ Precise position measurement
  • Image processing

    Image processing
    ・ Auto dimension measurement
    ・ Pattern matching technology
    ・ Defect identification / Spatial filtering
    ・ Sub-pixel processing

LEO Division Handling Systems

  • Edge/Flatness・profile Measurement System

    High speed/ High precision measurement of the wafer flatness.

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  • Edge/Notch Profile Measurement System

    Possible to auto measure the chamfer width/thickness/edge, wafer diameter, orientation flat length and notch shape.

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  • Edge/Makyo System

    Micro irregularities on mirror surface can be shown.

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  • Bonding Evaluation・Edge Defect Inspection System

    Will detect defecrs such as fine scratches along the edge.

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  • Sorting System・Transfer Machine

    Different combination of measurement menu is available.

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  • Lifetime Measuring System

    To Measure Carrier recombination lifetime.

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  • Thin Film evaluation system for FPD

    To process and manage the LTPS and Oxide semiconductor.

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