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Method of lithography process with inserting scattering bars

US9805154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2015
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/398
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides one embodiment of an IC method that includes receiving an IC design layout including a first main feature and inserting a first plurality of scattering bars in the IC design layout to form a first circular pattern of scattering bars around the first main feature. The first main feature is positioned at a center portion of the first circular pattern of scattering bars.

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