Precision characterization is fundamental to achieve expected performance in semiconductors where Moore’s law pushes the boundaries to miniaturize components. To measure these attributes, deep learning models are used, which require manual annotation of several objects captured via electron microscopy. However, this annotation can be laborious and time-consuming. We propose a semi-automated method for annotating items in electron microscopy images, in an effort to be innovative, efficient, and reliable. Our approach involves identifying objects, enhancing boundaries with use of a unique loss function incorporating physical aspects from electron microscopy images. It greatly reduces the need for users to undertake the annotation model’s training process. It also minimizes post-inference processing by delivering a ready-to-use model. The constrained dynamic match loss (C-DML) incorporates dynamic matching with horizontal/vertical symmetry constraints to address the distinct challenges presented by manufactured objects acquired by microscopy imaging. Metrology metrics from the contour predictions obtained with C-DML obtain a mean relative error (MRE) of |
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Electron microscopy
Deep learning
Education and training
Image segmentation
Metrology
Contour modeling
Laser sintering