SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STOCHASTIC MODELS OF MASK PROCESS VARIABILITY
    12.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STOCHASTIC MODELS OF MASK PROCESS VARIABILITY 有权
    系统和方法对于掩蔽过程变异性的模型

    公开(公告)号:US20140026106A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US14037049

    申请日:2013-09-25

    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a stochastic model of mask process variability of a photolithography process, such as for semiconductor manufacturing. In one embodiment, a stochastic error model may be based on a probability distribution of mask process error. The stochastic error model may generate a plurality of mask layouts having stochastic errors, such as random and non-uniform variations of contacts. In other embodiments, the stochastic model may be applied to critical dimension uniformity (CDU) optimization or design rule (DR) sophistication.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于诸如半导体制造的光刻工艺的掩模工艺变化性的随机模型的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,随机误差模型可以基于掩模处理误差的概率分布。 随机误差模型可以产生具有随机误差的多个掩模布局,诸如接触的随机和非均匀变化。 在其他实施例中,随机模型可以应用于临界尺寸均匀性(CDU)优化或设计规则(DR)复杂度。

    Methods of patterning a material
    13.
    发明授权
    Methods of patterning a material 有权
    图案化材料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08530352B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-10

    申请号:US13769473

    申请日:2013-02-18

    Abstract: Some embodiments include methods of forming openings. For instance, a construction may have a material over a plurality of electrically conductive lines. A plurality of annular features may be formed over the material, with the annular features crossing the lines. A patterned mask may be formed over the annular features, with the patterned mask leaving segments of the annular features exposed through a window in the patterned mask. The exposed segments of the annular features may define a plurality of openings, and such openings may be transferred into the material to form openings extending to the electrically conductive lines.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括形成开口的方法。 例如,结构可以具有多条导电线上的材料。 可以在材料上方形成多个环形特征,其中环形特征与线交叉。 图案化掩模可以形成在环形特征上,其中图案化掩模留下通过图案化掩模中的窗口暴露的环形特征的段。 环形特征的暴露部分可以限定多个开口,并且这样的开口可以被转移到材料中以形成延伸到导电线的开口。

    INTEGRATED CIRCUITS HAVING PARALLEL CONDUCTORS AND THEIR FORMATION

    公开(公告)号:US20180254214A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-06

    申请号:US15973784

    申请日:2018-05-08

    Abstract: Integrated circuits, as well as methods of their formation, include a first conductive structure at a first level of the integrated circuit, a second conductive structure at a second level of the integrated circuit, a first conductor at a third level of the integrated circuit between the first level and the second level, a second conductor at the third level and parallel to the first conductor, and a third conductor at the third level and parallel to the first conductor and to the second conductor. The first conductive structure is in physical and electrical contact with the first conductor and the second conductor. The second conductive structure is in physical and electrical contact with the second conductor and the third conductor.

    Patterning Methods and Methods of Forming Electrically Conductive Lines
    17.
    发明申请
    Patterning Methods and Methods of Forming Electrically Conductive Lines 有权
    形成导电线的图案化方法和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150235938A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-20

    申请号:US14699664

    申请日:2015-04-29

    Abstract: Some embodiments include methods of forming electrically conductive lines. Photoresist features are formed over a substrate, with at least one of the photoresist features having a narrowed region. The photoresist features are trimmed, which punches through the narrowed region to form a gap. Spacers are formed along sidewalls of the photoresist features. Two of the spacers merge within the gap. The photoresist features are removed to leave a pattern comprising the spacers. The pattern is extended into the substrate to form a plurality of recesses within the substrate. Electrically conductive material is formed within the recesses to create the electrically conductive lines. Some embodiments include semiconductor constructions having a plurality of lines over a semiconductor substrate. Two of the lines are adjacent to one another and are substantially parallel to one another except in a region wherein said two of the lines merge into one another.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括形成导电线的方法。 光致抗蚀剂特征形成在衬底上,其中至少一个光致抗蚀剂特征具有变窄的区域。 修整光致抗蚀剂特征,其穿过狭窄区域以形成间隙。 隔板沿光致抗蚀剂特征的侧壁形成。 间隙中的两个垫片合并在一起。 去除光致抗蚀剂特征以留下包括间隔物的图案。 该图案延伸到衬底中以在衬底内形成多个凹槽。 导电材料形成在凹槽内以形成导电线。 一些实施例包括在半导体衬底上具有多条线的半导体结构。 两条线彼此相邻并且基本上彼此平行,除了在所述两条线彼此合并的区域中。

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