摘要:
The present invention provides a method of measuring the depth of a dicing groove, employing an ultrasonic detector, capable of measuring the depth of the groove in a high accuracy when the groove is cut in a full-cut mode. A method according to the present invention employes an ultrasonic detector which emits ultrasonic waves, measures the time interval between the emission of the ultrasonic waves and the return of their echo, the phase difference between the emitted ultrasonic waves and the reflected ultrasonic waves, or both the time interval and the phase difference to measure the depth of the groove. The method of the present invention is featured by determining the depth of the dicing groove on the basis of the depth of the groove formed in an exposed area of the adhesive sheet not occupied by the workpiece.