Mask process effect aware OPC modeling
2008
Although the mask pattern created by fine ebeam writing is four times larger than the wafer pattern, the mask
proximity effect from ebeam scattering and etch is not negligible. This mask proximity effect causes mask-CD errors and consequently wafer-CD errors after the lithographic process. It is therefore necessary to include
the mask proximity effect in optical proximity correction (OPC). Without this, an OPC model can not predict
the entire lithography process correctly even using advanced optical and resist models. In order to compensate
for the mask proximity effect within OPC a special model is required along with changes to the OPC flow.
This article presents a method for producing such a model and OPC flow and shows the difference in results
when they are used.
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