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Method and apparatus of model-based photomask synthesis

US7480891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2005
Grant dateJan 20, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/70
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for improving image quality in a photolithographic process includes calculating a figure-of-demerit for a photolithographic mask function and then adjusting said photolithographic mask function to reduce the figure of demerit.

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