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Method for correcting a mask pattern, a computer program product, a method for producing a photomask, and method for manufacturing a semiconductor device

US7353145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2002
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2024

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

Abstract

A computer implemented method for correcting a mask pattern, includes: preparing a designed mask pattern; obtaining a rough corrected mask pattern from the designed mask pattern by applying a rough correction; and obtaining a precision corrected mask pattern from the rough corrected mask pattern by applying a precision correction using a model based correction method with a precision model that simulates a transferred image of an exposure apparatus.

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