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    • Optical Metrology
    • Microscopy Techniques
    • 3D Imaging

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    • Chromatic confocal microscopy (CCM) enables depth sensing via wavelength-dependent focusing.
    • Traditional CCM requires lateral scanning for 3D measurements, limiting speed.
    • Digital micromirror devices (DMD) offer potential for parallel data acquisition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a faster 3D measurement method by integrating CCM with DMD.
    • To extend the measurement field and improve efficiency compared to single-point CCM.
    • To validate the performance of the novel array-based CCM system.

    Main Methods:

    • A custom hyper-chromatic, wide-field objective was designed for extended measurement range.
    • Depth information from CCM was combined with lateral data from a DMD.
    • Spectral bars were used to decode chromatism into depth for each measurement point.
    • Calibration established an effective measurement range of 10 × 10 × 3.35 mm³.

    Main Results:

    • The array-based CCM achieved a 16 × 16 × 5.2 mm³ initial measurement range.
    • An effective calibrated range of 10 × 10 × 3.35 mm³ was demonstrated.
    • Successful 3D measurements were performed on a planar mirror, a step height sample, and a "V" structure.

    Conclusions:

    • The array-based chromatic confocal technique offers a promising approach for rapid 3D measurements.
    • This method significantly enhances efficiency over traditional single-point CCM.
    • The developed system holds practical significance for various 3D metrology applications.