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Dragonfly G 3

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Dragonfly G 3 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Dragonfly G 3Inventory photo[1]

What it is

The Onto Innovation Dragonfly G 3 is an optical inspection system configured for 8 inch wafers with an XPort 2-wide wafer handling system.[1]

How it works

The system is equipped with six objective lenses: 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, RTEC 2x, and TEC 3x.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

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In semiconductor manufacturing, inspection tools are used after critical process steps such as lithography, etching, or deposition to verify pattern fidelity and detect yield-reducing defects.

Applications

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Applications include brightfield inspection of patterned wafers for critical defect types such as particles, scratches, and pattern distortions.

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

Wafer Size
8 inch[1]
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Optics & imaging2

Objectives
6 installed (5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, RTEC 2x, TEC 3x)[1]
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Objectives
5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, RTEC 2x, TEC 3x[1]
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Configuration & options3

XPort 2-wide[1]
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Vintage Year
2022[1]
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XPort Configuration
2-wide[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What types of defects can this class of system detect?General reference — not yet source-verified

Such systems can detect a wide range of defects including particles, scratches, pits, overlay errors, pattern bridging, and physical damage on wafer surfaces or within multilayer structures.

How does the system handle throughput while maintaining accuracy?General reference — not yet source-verified

Throughput is balanced by using high-speed stage movement, parallel illumination techniques, and optimized detection schemes. The trade-off between resolution and inspection speed is managed through software-controlled recipe selection.

What are the typical optical resolutions available in this machine class?General reference — not yet source-verified

Resolution depends on the objective lens and illumination wavelength. Systems can achieve sub-micrometer lateral resolution for critical dimension measurements, while specialized modes may offer nanometer-scale sensitivity for surface roughness.

Is this system suitable for both front-end and back-end processes?General reference — not yet source-verified

Yes, because the optical measurement head is adaptable, these tools are used in front-end line (wafer fabrication) as well as back-end line (assembly and packaging) process steps where non-contact inspection is required.

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the Dragonfly G 3 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Dragonfly G 3 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Dragonfly G 3 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Dragonfly G 3 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Dragonfly G 3 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the Dragonfly G 3 is not on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]Why Onto Innovation’s Dragonfly G3 matters for chip fabs — ad-hoc-news.dead-hoc-news.de
  3. [3]Metrology gets precise, Onto Innovation Dragonfly G3 targets advanced packaging lines — ad-hoc-news.dead-hoc-news.de
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026.

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