The observation of a wedge-shaped semiconductor specimen by transmissi
on electron microscopy (WTEM) is an interesting alternative to convent
ional TEM. Information on chemical composition, layer thickness down t
o atomic resolution, spatial extension of the interfaces can be obtain
ed. Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is a complementary techniqu
e used to gain information on impurity concentration present in the se
miconductor material.