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Computer readable mask shrink control processor

US7539969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims
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Filing dateMay 10, 2005
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2026

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

Abstract

An apparatus comprising computer readable media is provided. The computer readable media comprises computer readable code for receiving a feature layout and computer readable code for applying shrink correction on the feature layout. The computer readable code for applying the shrink correction comprises providing corner cutouts, adjusting line width and length, shape modifications, etc. for forming features in a patterned layer.

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