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Method of optical proximity correction

US9047658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2013
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30148
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A calculation method of optical proximity correction includes providing at least a feature pattern to a computer system. At least a first template and a second template are defined so that portions of the feature pattern are located in the first template and the rest of the feature pattern is located in the second template. The first template and the second template have a common boundary. Afterwards, a first calculation zone is defined to overlap an entire first template and portions of the feature pattern out of the first template. Edges of the feature pattern within the first calculation zone are then fragmented from the common boundary towards two ends of the feature pattern so as to generate at least two first beginning segments respectively at two sides of the common boundary. Finally, positions of the first beginning segments are adjusted so as to generate first adjusted segments.

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