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Optical proximity correction of L and T shaped patterns on negative photoresist

US6080527A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1999
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/36
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical proximity correction method for rectifying pattern on negative photoresist. Line pattern of integrated circuit is divided into L-shape regions or T-shaped regions. The L-shaped or T-shaped regions are further dissected into rectangular patches. Area of each rectangular patch is suitably reduced and reproduced onto a photomask. The photomask is used to form a corrected photoresist pattern.

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