Simulation-based EUV source and mask optimization

Tim Fühner; Andreas Erdmann; Peter Evanschitzky

doi:10.1117/12.801436

17 October 2008 Simulation-based EUV source and mask optimization

Tim Fühner, Andreas Erdmann, Peter Evanschitzky

Proceedings Volume 7122, Photomask Technology 2008; 71221Y (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.801436
Event: SPIE Photomask Technology, 2008, Monterey, California, United States

Abstract

Source and mask optimization has become a promising technique to push the limits of 193 nm immersion lithography. As the introduction of EUV lithography is at least delayed to the 22 nm technology node, sophisticated resolution enhancement techniques will already be required at a very early stage. Thus, pinpointing ideal mask layouts, mask materials, and illumination settings are as important aspects for EUV as for optical lithography. In this paper, we propose the application of global optimization techniques to identify appropriate process conditions for EUV lithography, using rigorous mask and imaging simulations.

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Tim Fühner, Andreas Erdmann, and Peter Evanschitzky "Simulation-based EUV source and mask optimization", Proc. SPIE 7122, Photomask Technology 2008, 71221Y (17 October 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.801436

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