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Method of measuring, device manufacturing method, metrology apparatus, and lithographic system

US10310389B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2018
Grant dateJun 4, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70616
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for measuring a plurality of structures formed on a substrate are disclosed. In one arrangement, a method includes obtaining data from a first measurement process. The first measurement process including individually measuring each of the plurality of structures to measure a first property of the structure. A second measurement process is used to measure a second property of each of the plurality of structures. The second measurement process includes illuminating each structure with radiation having a radiation property that is individually selected for that structure using the measured first property for the structure.

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