摘要:
A method of selecting a grid model for correcting a process recipe for grid deformations in a lithographic apparatus is disclosed. First a set of grid models is provided. Subsequently, alignment data are obtained by performing an alignment measurement on a plurality of alignment marks on a number of substrates. For each grid model it is checked whether the alignment data is suitable to solve the grid model. If so, the grid model is added to a subset of grid models. The grid model with lowest residuals is selected. In addition to alignment data, metrology data may be obtained by performing an overlay measurement on a plurality of overlay marks on the number of substrates. For each grid model of the subset simulated metrology data may then be determined that is used to determine overlay performance indicators. The grid model is then selected using the overlay performance indicators.
摘要:
In a double exposure process to print features at a reduced pitch, the critical dimension of features printed in the first exposure is measured and used as a target for the second exposure.
摘要:
A method and apparatus is used for inspection of devices to detect processing faults on semiconductor wafers. The method includes illuminating a strip of a die along a scan path with a moving measurement spot. The method further includes detecting scattered radiation to obtain an angle-resolved spectrum, and comparing the scattering data with a library of reference spectra. Based on the comparison, the method includes determining the presence of a fault of the die at the strip. The illumination and detection are performed along the scan path across a region, such that the scattering data is spatially integrated over the region.
摘要:
A scatterometer configured to measure a property of a substrate, includes a radiation source configured to provide a radiation beam; and a detector configured to detect a spectrum of the radiation beam reflected from a target (30) on the surface of the substrate (W) and to produce a measurement signal representative of the spectrum. The apparatus includes a beam shaper (51, 53) interposed in the radiation path between the radiation source and the detector, the beam shaper being configured to adjust the cross section of the beam dependent on the shape and/or size of the target.
摘要:
The overlay error of a target in a scribelane is measured. The overlay error of the required feature in the chip area may differ from this due to, for example, different responses to the exposure process. A model is used to simulate these differences and thus a more accurate measurement of the overlay error of the feature determined.
摘要:
A scatterometer configured to measure a property of a substrate, includes a radiation source configured to provide a radiation beam; and a detector configured to detect a spectrum of the radiation beam reflected from a target (30) on the surface of the substrate (W) and to produce a measurement signal representative of the spectrum. The apparatus includes a beam shaper (51, 53) interposed in the radiation path between the radiation source and the detector, the beam shaper being configured to adjust the cross section of the beam dependent on the shape and/or size of the target.
摘要:
The overlay error of a target in a scribelane is measured. The overlay error of the required feature in the chip area may differ from this due to, for example, different responses to the exposure process. A model is used to simulate these differences and thus a more accurate measurement of the overlay error of the feature determined.
摘要:
Measurement of a profile of a scatterometry object on top of one or more product layers on a substrate is disclosed. To prevent an unknown parameters of one or more product layers having an effect on the measurement of the object profile, the thickness of the one or more product layers is measured prior to measuring the profile of the scatterometry object on the layer(s). In an embodiment, each of a plurality of product layers is measured as it is exposed so that only the degree of freedom of the most recently exposed product layer is unknown at each measurement step. When each of a plurality of product layers has been measured, and a scatterometry object is placed at the top of the layers, only the degrees of freedom of that scatterometry object should be unknown and only the profile of the object should need to be measured.