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Optical proximity correction method utilizing phase-edges as sub-resolution assist features

US7399559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2005
Grant dateJul 15, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/26
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photolithography mask for optically transferring a pattern formed in the mask onto a substrate and for negating optical proximity effects. The mask includes a plurality of resolvable features to be printed on the substrate, and at least one non-resolvable optical proximity correction feature, where the non-resolvable optical proximity correction feature is a phase-edge.

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