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Mask pattern correction method, semiconductor device manufacturing method, mask manufacturing method and mask

US7109500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/31794
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mask pattern correction method capable of preventing a position of a pattern from deviating by deformation of a mask due to gravity, a mask production method, a mask, and a production method of a semiconductor device capable of forming a fine pattern with high accuracy are provided. A mask pattern correction method, a mask production method, a mask produced thereby and a production method of a semiconductor device using the mask include a step of creating first position data indicating positions of a plurality of marks when supporting a first thin film having the marks in a state where a first surface directs upward, a step of creating second position data indicating mark positions when supporting the first thin film in a state where a second surface directs upward, a step of obtaining a transfer function for converting the first position data to the second position data, and a step of correcting a mask pattern as a shape of exposure beam transmission portions formed on a second thin film by using an inverse function of the transfer function.

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