KLA
P 15 XP Surface
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The KLA P 15 XP Surface is a surface profilometer designed for 8-inch wafers. The P 15 XP Surface was upgraded from the P-10.[1][2]
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA surface profilometer is an instrument that measures the topography of a surface by moving a stylus across it and recording vertical displacement as a function of lateral position.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedSurface profilometers use a sharp stylus that is brought into contact with the sample surface. The sample or the stylus is translated laterally while a transducer measures the vertical motion of the stylus, generating a two-dimensional profile of the surface.
The vertical resolution can reach sub-nanometer levels, and the lateral resolution is determined by the stylus tip radius and the scan speed.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn semiconductor manufacturing, surface profilometers are used in the metrology step following processes such as deposition, etching, chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP), and lithography to verify critical dimensions and surface quality.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedKey applications include step height measurement, film thickness determination, surface roughness characterization, and CMP dishing and erosion assessment.
The tool is also used in research and development for analyzing thin-film stress and mechanical properties of materials.
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
Configuration & options2
- Upgraded from P-10[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the KLA P 15 XP Surface Profilometer?
It is a KLA surface profilometer.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the P 15 XP Surface 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 P 15 XP Surface are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the P 15 XP Surface 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 P 15 XP Surface 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 P 15 XP Surface are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the P 15 XP Surface is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]inventory listing
- [2]P 15 XP Surface — KLA | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
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