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Methods of guiding process models and inspection in a manufacturing process

US11183434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2017
Grant dateNov 23, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L22/12
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method where deviations of a characteristic of an image simulated by two different process models or deviations of the characteristic simulated by a process model and measured by a metrology tool, are used for various purposes such as to reduce the calibration time, improve the accuracy of the model, and improve the overall manufacturing process.

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