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Contact hole model-based optical proximity correction method

US6420077B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2001
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70483
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A contact hole model-based optical proximity correction method. The method includes building a contact hole model from the database obtained through a series of test patterns each having a plurality of contact holes of different line widths but identical distance of separation. Line width offsets due to proximity effect are eliminated by referring to the contact hole model.

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