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Method of semiconductor manufacture utilizing layer arrangement to improve autofocus

US9502282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2014
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76805
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using high-NA ArF liquid immersion exposure of a photoresist, a layer arrangement is provided capable of increasing reflection of a reference beam in an oblique incidence autofocus optical system, thereby enhancing autofocus and making it possible to reduce variation in the diameter of a contact hole.

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