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Method and system for design of enhanced edge slope patterns for charged particle beam lithography

US9057956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2011
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/31771
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for fracturing or mask data preparation are presented in which overlapping shots are generated to increase dosage in selected portions of a pattern, thus improving the fidelity and/or the critical dimension variation of the transferred pattern. In various embodiments, the improvements may affect the ends of paths or lines, or square or nearly-square patterns. Simulation is used to determine the pattern that will be produced on the surface.

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