Optical metrology model optimization for process control
US7395132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F7/70625
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
To evaluate the adequacy of a profile model, an initial profile model is selected. The profile model includes profile model parameters to be measured in implementing types of process control to be used in controlling a fabrication process. A measurement of profile model parameters is obtained using a first metrology tool and the profile model. A measurement of the profile model parameters is obtained using a second metrology tool and the profile model. Statistical metric criteria are calculated based on the measurements of the profile model parameters obtained using the first and second metrology tools. When the calculated statistical metric criteria are not within matching requirements, the profile model is revised. When the calculated statistical metric criteria are within matching requirements, the profile model or the revised profile model is stored.
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