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Focus metrology method and photolithography method and system

US9587929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2014
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7026
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a focus metrology method and photolithography method and system. The focus metrology method includes recognizing at least one relevant region and at least one irrelevant region on a workpiece surface, measuring a height of the relevant region and determining a focal length for an exposure process based on the measured height of the relevant region.

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