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Methods, systems and computer program products for correcting photomask using aerial images and boundary regions

US7389491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2005
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/84
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A correction method and a system thereof automatically perform a measurement and an analysis for a photomask critical dimension (CD), to satisfy a desired CD uniformity and a desired mean-to-target (MTT) data. A correction for a portion where a CD error has occurred may be performed.

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