Layout techniques and rules to reduce process-related variability

Artur P. Balasinski; Joseph Cetin; Linard N. Karklin

doi:10.1117/1.2775471

1 July 2007 Layout techniques and rules to reduce process-related variability

Artur P. Balasinski, Joseph Cetin, Linard N. Karklin

Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS, Vol. 6, Issue 3, 031009 (July 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2775471

Abstract

Variability of electrical parameters across the product die and wafer compromises functionality and yield of integrated device families in the sub-100-nm technologies, such as System-on-Chip. We discuss variability reduction through: Tightening manufacturing process variability, design-for-manufacturability (DFM) rules, and parameterized, correct-by-construction (CBC) layout. While so far the best option for variability reduction has been to improve process capability without impacting product design, it may no longer be preferred due to continuously increasing processes cost driven by technology shrinks. Currently, the CBC parametric layout emerges as the best option, with parametric variability traded for device footprint or the aggressiveness of the resolution enhancement techniques [e.g., optical proximity correction (OPC)]. The least favorable from the product flow standpoint is the layout-time addition of design rules or OPC in response to the localized issues in a random layout (hot spots), which causes reworks and delays, or compromises the process window. For the optimal parameterized layout, we discuss rule development for MOSFET gate length variation and dummy device placement. In summary, a number of tradeoffs are necessary for the design optimization to minimize device variability, depending on the product application.

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Artur P. Balasinski, Joseph Cetin, and Linard N. Karklin "Layout techniques and rules to reduce process-related variability," Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS 6(3), 031009 (1 July 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2775471

Published: 1 July 2007

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