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公开(公告)号:US11842420B2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-12
申请号:US17659467
申请日:2022-04-15
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Wei Fang , Lingling Pu
CPC classification number: G06T7/337 , G06T7/001 , G06T7/13 , G06T7/74 , H01L21/67288 , H01L22/12 , G06T2207/10061 , G06T2207/30148
Abstract: A method for aligning a wafer image with a reference image, comprising: searching for a targeted reference position on the wafer image for aligning the wafer image with the reference image; and in response to a determination that the targeted reference position does not exist: defining a current lock position and an area that encloses the current lock position on the wafer image; computing an alignment score of the current lock position; comparing the alignment score of the current lock position with stored alignment scores of positions previously selected in relation to aligning the wafer image with the reference image; and aligning the wafer image with the reference image based on the comparison.
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公开(公告)号:US11216938B2
公开(公告)日:2022-01-04
申请号:US16554110
申请日:2019-08-28
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Lingling Pu , Wei Fang , Nan Zhao , Wentian Zhou , Teng Wang , Ming Xu
Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal electron beam metrology guidance are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the method may include receiving an acquired image of a sample, determining a set of image parameters based on an analysis of the acquired image, determining a set of model parameters based on the set of image parameters, generating a set of simulated images based on the set of model parameters. The method may further comprise performing measurement of critical dimensions on the set of simulated images and comparing critical dimension measurements with the set of model parameters to provide a set of guidance parameters based on comparison of information from the set of simulated images and the set of model parameters. The method may further comprise receiving auxiliary information associated with target parameters including critical dimension uniformity.
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公开(公告)号:US12230013B2
公开(公告)日:2025-02-18
申请号:US18365134
申请日:2023-08-03
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Wentian Zhou , Liangjiang Yu , Teng Wang , Lingling Pu , Wei Fang
IPC: G06T7/00 , G06F18/214 , G06V10/774 , G06V10/776 , G06V10/98
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of automatically obtaining training images to train a machine learning model that improves image quality. The method may comprise analyzing a plurality of patterns of data relating to a layout of a product to identify a plurality of training locations on a sample of the product to use in relation to training the machine learning model. The method may comprise obtaining a first image having a first quality for each of the plurality of training locations, and obtaining a second image having a second quality for each of the plurality of training locations, the second quality being higher than the first quality. The method may comprise using the first image and the second image to train the machine learning model.
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公开(公告)号:US12080513B2
公开(公告)日:2024-09-03
申请号:US17633176
申请日:2020-08-08
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Wei Fang , Lingling Pu , Bo Wang , Zhonghua Dong , Yongxin Wang
IPC: H01J37/22 , G01N23/2251 , G06T5/50 , G06T5/77 , G06T5/80 , H01J37/24 , H01J37/244 , H01J37/28
CPC classification number: H01J37/222 , G01N23/2251 , G06T5/50 , G06T5/77 , G06T5/80 , H01J37/244 , H01J37/28 , G01N2223/07 , G01N2223/401 , G01N2223/418 , G01N2223/507 , G06T2207/10061 , G06T2207/20081 , H01J2237/2448 , H01J2237/2806 , H01J2237/2809 , H01J2237/2817
Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for enhancing an image, and more particularly an apparatus and method for enhancing an image through cross-talk cancellation in a multiple charged-particle beam inspection are disclosed. An improved method for enhancing an image includes acquiring a first image signal of a plurality of image signals from a detector of a multi-beam inspection system. The first image signal corresponds to a detected signal from a first region of the detector on which electrons of a first secondary electron beam and of a second secondary electron beam are incident. The method includes reducing, from the first image signal, cross-talk contamination originating from the second secondary electron beam using a relationship between the first image signal and beam intensities associated with the first secondary electron beam and the second secondary electron beam. The method further includes generating a first image corresponding to first secondary electron beam after reduction.
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公开(公告)号:US11308635B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-19
申请号:US16657897
申请日:2019-10-18
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Wei Fang , Lingling Pu
Abstract: A method for aligning a wafer image with a reference image, comprising: searching for a targeted reference position on the wafer image for aligning the wafer image with the reference image; and in response to a determination that the targeted reference position does not exist: defining a current lock position and an area that encloses the current lock position on the wafer image; computing an alignment score of the current lock position; comparing the alignment score of the current lock position with stored alignment scores of positions previously selected in relation to aligning the wafer image with the reference image; and aligning the wafer image with the reference image based on the comparison.
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公开(公告)号:US12191112B2
公开(公告)日:2025-01-07
申请号:US17786190
申请日:2020-12-17
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: Wei Fang , Zhengwei Zhou , Lingling Pu
IPC: H01J37/24 , H01J37/244 , H01J37/26 , H01J37/28
Abstract: A system and method for defect inspection using voltage contrast in a charged particle system are provided. Some embodiments of the system and method include positioning the stage at a first position to enable a first beam of the plurality of beams to scan a first surface area of the wafer at a first time to generate a first image associated with the first surface area; positioning the stage at a second position to enable a second beam of the plurality of beams to scan the first surface area at a second time to generate a second image associated with the first surface area; and comparing the first image with the second image to enable detecting whether a defect is identified in the first surface area of the wafer.
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公开(公告)号:US12040187B2
公开(公告)日:2024-07-16
申请号:US17985087
申请日:2022-11-10
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Lingling Pu , Wei Fang , Zhong-wei Chen
IPC: H01L21/02 , G03F7/00 , G06F30/39 , H01J37/147 , H01J37/244
CPC classification number: H01L21/02691 , G03F7/70625 , G03F7/70633 , G06F30/39 , H01J37/1471 , H01J37/244
Abstract: Systems and methods for in-die metrology using target design patterns are provided. These systems and methods include selecting a target design pattern based on design data representing the design of an integrated circuit, providing design data indicative of the target design pattern to enable design data derived from the target design pattern to be added to second design data, wherein the second design data is based on the first design data. Systems and methods can further include causing structures derived from the second design data to be printed on a wafer, inspecting the structures on the wafer using a charged-particle beam tool, and identifying metrology data or process defects based on the inspection. In some embodiments the systems and methods further include causing the charged-particle beam tool, the second design data, a scanner, or photolithography equipment to be adjusted based on the identified metrology data or process defects.
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公开(公告)号:US11769317B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-26
申请号:US16718706
申请日:2019-12-18
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Wentian Zhou , Liangjiang Yu , Teng Wang , Lingling Pu , Wei Fang
IPC: G06T7/00 , G06V10/774 , G06F18/214 , G06V10/776 , G06V10/98
CPC classification number: G06V10/774 , G06F18/214 , G06T7/0006 , G06V10/776 , G06V10/993 , G06T2207/10061 , G06T2207/20081 , G06T2207/30148
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of automatically obtaining training images to train a machine learning model that improves image quality. The method may comprise analyzing a plurality of patterns of data relating to a layout of a product to identify a plurality of training locations on a sample of the product to use in relation to training the machine learning model. The method may comprise obtaining a first image having a first quality for each of the plurality of training locations, and obtaining a second image having a second quality for each of the plurality of training locations, the second quality being higher than the first quality. The method may comprise using the first image and the second image to train the machine learning model.
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公开(公告)号:US11756187B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-12
申请号:US17567847
申请日:2022-01-03
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Lingling Pu , Wei Fang , Nan Zhao , Wentian Zhou , Teng Wang , Ming Xu
CPC classification number: G06T7/001 , G06T7/60 , G06T2207/10061 , G06T2207/30148 , G06T2207/30168 , H01L22/12
Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal electron beam metrology guidance are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the method may include receiving an acquired image of a sample, determining a set of image parameters based on an analysis of the acquired image, determining a set of model parameters based on the set of image parameters, generating a set of simulated images based on the set of model parameters. The method may further comprise performing measurement of critical dimensions on the set of simulated images and comparing critical dimension measurements with the set of model parameters to provide a set of guidance parameters based on comparison of information from the set of simulated images and the set of model parameters. The method may further comprise receiving auxiliary information associated with target parameters including critical dimension uniformity.
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公开(公告)号:US11694312B2
公开(公告)日:2023-07-04
申请号:US17308835
申请日:2021-05-05
Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
Inventor: Wei Fang , Ruochong Fei , Lingling Pu , Wentian Zhou , Liangjiang Yu , Bo Wang
CPC classification number: G06T5/003 , G06T5/50 , G06T7/10 , G06T2207/10061 , G06T2207/20201 , G06T2207/30148
Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for enhancing an inspection image in a charged-particle beam inspection system. An improved method for enhancing an inspection image comprises acquiring a first image and a second image of multiple stacked layers of a sample that are taken with a first focal point and a second focal point, respectively, associating a first segment of the first image with a first layer among the multiple stacked layers and associating a second segment of the second image with a second layer among the multiple stacked layers, updating the first segment based on a first reference image corresponding to the first layer and updating the second segment based on a second reference image corresponding to the second layer, and combining the updated first segment and the updated second segment to generate a combined image including the first layer and the second layer.
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