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Method of forming pattern, reticle, and computer readable medium for storing program for forming pattern

US8871104B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2011
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/947
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a pattern includes forming a plurality of target patterns, forming a plurality of pitch violating patterns that make contact with the plurality of target patterns and are disposed between the plurality of target patterns, classifying the plurality of pitch violating patterns into a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region, and forming an initial pattern corresponding to one of the first region and the second region.

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