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Method and apparatus for control of critical dimension using feedback etch control

US6245581A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2000
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides for a method and an apparatus for controlling critical dimensions. At least one run of semiconductor devices is processed. A critical dimension measurement is performed upon at least one of the processed semiconductor device. An analysis of the critical dimension measurement is performed. A secondary process upon the semiconductor device in response to the critical dimension analysis is performed.

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