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Integrated circuit device, method for producing mask layout, and program for producing mask layout

US9257367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2013
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a method for producing a mask layout of an exposure mask for forming wiring of an integrated circuit device, includes estimating shape of the wiring formed based on an edge of a pattern included in an initial layout of the exposure mask. The method includes modifying shape of the edge if the estimated shape of the wiring does not satisfy a requirement.

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