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In this paper we discuss the detection, investigation and remediation of a silicon pitting defect in gate oxide patterning processes. The pitting defect is detected by optical inspection after an oxide wet etch operation. The cause of the physical defect is discovered as the result of Non-Visual Defect (NVD) inspection at process steps prior to the wet etch. A particular type of NVD, electric charge...