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Method and apparatus for correcting errors on a wafer processed by a photolithographic mask

US9436080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2011
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70633
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for correcting at least one error on wafers processed by at least one photolithographic mask, the method comprises: (a) measuring the at least one error on a wafer at a wafer processing site, and (b) modifying the at least one photolithographic mask by introducing at least one arrangement of local persistent modifications in the at least one photolithographic mask.

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