摘要:
A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes forming an opening in a substrate. A dielectric layer is formed and substantially conformal to the opening. A sacrificial structure is formed within the opening, covering a portion of the dielectric layer. A portion of the dielectric layer is removed by using the sacrificial structure as an etch mask layer. The sacrificial structure is removed.
摘要:
A method for planarizing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having at least one opening therein, each opening defining a lower portion and an upper portion; coating a light sensitive material layer over the substrate, the light sensitive material layer covering the lower and upper portions of the at least one opening; etching back the light sensitive material layer to expose the upper portion of the at least one opening; repeating the steps of coating and etching to remove a predetermined amount below the upper portion of the at least one opening; depositing an insulating layer over the substrate; and planarizing the insulating layer until the upper portion of the at least one opening is exposed.
摘要:
Some embodiments relate to a method for processing a workpiece. In the method, a first photoresist layer is provided over the workpiece, wherein the first photoresist layer has a first photoresist tone. The first photoresist layer is patterned to provide a first opening exposing a first portion of the workpiece. A second photoresist layer is then provided over the patterned first photoresist layer, wherein the second photoresist layer has a second photoresist tone opposite the first photoresist tone. The second photoresist layer is then patterned to provide a second opening that at least partially overlaps the first opening to define a coincidentally exposed workpiece region. A treatment is then performed on the coincidentally exposed workpiece region. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
摘要:
A method for patterning a substrate includes forming a material layer on the substrate; performing a first etching on the material layer to form a pattern; measuring the pattern of the material layer using an optical spectrum metrology tool; determining whether the measuring indicates that the etching step achieved a predefined result; and producing an etching recipe and performing a second etching of the material layer using the etching recipe if the predefined result was not achieved.
摘要:
A method for photolithography processing includes forming a photoresist layer on a surface of a substrate, baking the substrate to remove solvents from the photoresist layer, cleaning an edge of the substrate with a tape, and exposing the photoresist layer with radiation energy. The tape includes a cleaning material. The tape is positioned proximate to or in contact with the edge of the substrate while the substrate is rotating.
摘要:
Some embodiments relate to a method for processing a workpiece. In the method, a first photoresist layer is provided over the workpiece, wherein the first photoresist layer has a first photoresist tone. The first photoresist layer is patterned to provide a first opening exposing a first portion of the workpiece. A second photoresist layer is then provided over the patterned first photoresist layer, wherein the second photoresist layer has a second photoresist tone opposite the first photoresist tone. The second photoresist layer is then patterned to provide a second opening that at least partially overlaps the first opening to define a coincidentally exposed workpiece region. A treatment is then performed on the coincidentally exposed workpiece region. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
摘要:
The present disclosure provides a system and method for manufacturing a mask for semiconductor processing. In one example, the system includes at least one exposure unit configured to select a recipe for a later baking process in a post treatment unit, a buffer unit coupled to the exposure unit and configured to move the mask substrate from the exposure unit to the post treatment unit without exposing the mask substrate to the environment; and the post treatment unit coupled to the buffer unit and the exposure unit and configured to perform a baking process on the mask substrate using baking parameters associated with the recipe selected by the exposure unit.
摘要:
Disclosed is a lithography system. The lithography system includes a source designed to provide energy; an imaging system configured to direct the energy onto a substrate to form a predefined image thereon, and defining an optical axis; and an aperture incorporated with the imaging system, the aperture having a plurality of transmitting regions defined along radial axis not parallel to the optical axis, and each transmitting region operable to transmit the energy with adjustable intensity.
摘要:
Provided is a lithography system operation to include a first aperture or a second aperture. Each of the first and second apertures has two pairs of radiation-transmitting regions where one pair of radiation-transmitting regions are larger than a second pair. For an aperture, each pair of radiation-transmitting regions are on different diametrical axis. In an embodiment, one aperture is used for x-dipole illumination and the second aperture is used for y-dipole illumination.