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17 April 2020 Dual tone sub-resolution assist features to improve corner rounding
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Abstract
Corner rounding improvement is critical to device performance, yield, and cell area reduction. In this paper, we present a method to use dual tone sub-resolution assist feature (SRAF) to improve both the outer corner rounding and inner corner rounding which in turn enhance the pattern quality. The simulation data and wafer data are presented. A few parameters have been investigated, such as the position of the SRAF, the shape of the SRAF, resist type and mask tone. The preliminary results show that more than 40% reduction of both inner corner rounding and outer corner rounding can be achieved by placing sub-resolution assist features at appropriate locations. The limit of corner rounding improvement is determined by mask rule check (MRC) and resist sensitivities.
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Cheng Chi, Hao Tang, Oseo Park, Jing Xue, Jing Guo, Geng Han, Charlie King, Jeff Shearer, and Sean Burns "Dual tone sub-resolution assist features to improve corner rounding", Proc. SPIE 11327, Optical Microlithography XXXIII, 113270E (17 April 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2550834
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KEYWORDS
SRAF

Photomasks

Semiconducting wafers

Data modeling

Optical proximity correction

Optical lithography

Optics manufacturing

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