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Preface | xiii | |
List of symbols | xv | |
List of abbreviations | xvii | |
1 | Introduction | 1 |
1.1 | Brief history of printing and lithography | 1 |
1.2 | Optical lithography and integrated circuits | 2 |
1.3 | Basics of optical lithography | 6 |
1.3.1 | Illumination | 6 |
1.3.2 | Reticle | 8 |
1.3.3 | Exposure | 13 |
1.3.4 | Photoresist | 18 |
1.3.5 | Optical lithography system parameters | 23 |
1.4 | Requirements of microlithography | 24 |
1.5 | Nonoptical microlithography techniques | 26 |
1.6 | Current challenges of optical microlithography | 27 |
1.7 | Three parameters affecting resolution | 28 |
1.8 | Scope of discussion | 30 |
2 | Optical Imaging and Resolution | 31 |
2.1 | Coherent imaging | 31 |
2.1.1 | Principle | 31 |
2.1.2 | Resolution | 34 |
2.2 | Mask spectrum | 39 |
2.2.1 | Pitch dependence | 42 |
2.2.2 | Dependence on dimension | 42 |
2.2.3 | Two-dimensional patterns | 44 |
2.3 | Partially coherent imaging | 45 |
2.4 | Complex degree of coherence | 55 |
2.5 | Rayleigh's resolution limit | 58 |
2.6 | Lithography resolution limit | 59 |
2.7 | Quantification of image quality | 59 |
2.7.1 | Modulation transfer function | 60 |
2.7.2 | Contrast | 60 |
2.7.3 | Exposure latitude | 60 |
2.7.4 | Normalized image log slope | 61 |
2.7.5 | Depth of focus | 62 |
2.7.6 | Exposure-defocus window | 64 |
2.7.7 | Total window | 66 |
2.7.8 | Common window | 68 |
2.7.9 | Linewidth variability | 69 |
3 | Modified Illumination | 71 |
3.1 | Partial coherence factor | 71 |
3.1.1 | Large [sigma] | 71 |
3.1.2 | Small [sigma] | 79 |
3.1.3 | Medium [sigma] | 79 |
3.2 | Off-axis illumination | 80 |
3.2.1 | Dipole | 80 |
3.2.2 | Quadrupole | 84 |
3.2.3 | Annular | 85 |
3.2.4 | Implementation issues | 87 |
3.3 | General guidelines | 90 |
4 | Optical Proximity Correction | 91 |
4.1 | Image distortion | 91 |
4.2 | Optical proximity correction approaches | 92 |
4.2.1 | Catastrophic OPC | 93 |
4.2.2 | Linewidth variation minimization | 94 |
4.2.3 | Line shortening | 100 |
4.2.4 | Corner rounding | 100 |
4.3 | Numerical techniques | 101 |
4.3.1 | Rule-based | 102 |
4.3.2 | Model-based | 103 |
4.3.3 | Hybrid | 105 |
4.4 | Implementation | 106 |
4.4.1 | Correction function derivation | 106 |
4.4.2 | CAD system | 110 |
4.5 | Discussion | 115 |
5 | Alternating Phase-Shifting Mask | 117 |
5.1 | Principle | 117 |
5.2 | Mask-making process | 121 |
5.3 | Issues | 123 |
5.3.1 | Intensity imbalance | 123 |
5.3.2 | Aberration sensitivity | 126 |
5.3.3 | Mask defect | 128 |
5.4 | Implementation | 130 |
5.4.1 | Dark-field application | 131 |
5.4.2 | Light-field application | 133 |
5.5 | Summary | 138 |
6 | Attenuated Phase-Shifting Mask | 139 |
6.1 | Principle | 139 |
6.2 | Mask making | 147 |
6.2.1 | Thin film | 147 |
6.2.2 | Opaque border | 148 |
6.3 | Discussion | 151 |
7 | Selecting Appropriate RETs | 153 |
7.1 | Critical levels | 153 |
7.2 | Methodology | 154 |
7.2.1 | Include applicable approaches | 154 |
7.2.2 | Select promising techniques | 155 |
7.2.3 | Experimental quantification | 158 |
7.3 | Optimization results | 158 |
7.3.1 | Storage | 160 |
7.3.2 | Isolation | 163 |
7.3.3 | Word line | 164 |
7.3.4 | Bit line contact | 166 |
7.4 | Summary and discussion | 168 |
8 | Second-Generation RETs | 171 |
8.1 | Multiple exposure | 171 |
8.1.1 | Forming sharp corners | 172 |
8.1.2 | Assembling patterns | 172 |
8.2 | Pupil filtering | 175 |
8.3 | Advanced illumination scheme | 176 |
8.3.1 | Concurrent reticle-illumination optimization | 176 |
8.3.2 | Dark-field illumination | 177 |
8.4 | Compensating process | 180 |
8.5 | Mask and photoresist tone | 180 |
Concluding Remarks | 183 | |
k[subscript 1] Conversion Charts | 187 | |
Bibliography | 189 | |
Index | 209 |
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