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System and method for performing lithography process in semiconductor device fabrication

US10274838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2013
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7061
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods that include providing for measuring a first topographical height of a substrate at a first coordinate on the substrate and measuring a second topographical height of the substrate at a second coordinate on the substrate are provided. The measured first and second topographical heights may be provided as a wafer map. An exposure process is then performed on the substrate using the wafer map. The exposure process can include using a first focal point when exposing the first coordinate on the substrate and using a second focal plane when exposing the second coordinate on the substrate. The first focal point is determined using the first topographical height and the second focal point is determined using the second topographical height.

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