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Metrology method, target and substrate

US10254658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2016
Grant dateApr 9, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70683
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of measuring a parameter of a lithographic process, the method including: illuminating a diffraction measurement target on a substrate with radiation, the measurement target including at least a first sub-target, at least a second sub-target and at least third sub-target, wherein the first, second and third sub-targets each include a periodic structure and wherein the first sub-target, second sub-target and third sub-target each have a different design and wherein at least two of the sub-targets are respectively designed for determination of a different lithographic process parameter; and detecting radiation scattered by the at least two sub-targets to obtain for that target a measurement representing the different parameters of the lithographic process.

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