Generating a model using global node optimization
    1.
    发明授权
    Generating a model using global node optimization 有权
    使用全局节点优化生成模型

    公开(公告)号:US07801713B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-21

    申请号:US11561245

    申请日:2006-11-17

    IPC分类号: G06G7/48 G06F17/50

    摘要: A global node optimization (GNO) technique can generate a model for a planar multiple layer film stack structure, e.g. a binary grating structure. In this technique, after obtaining spectra and target thicknesses from one or more wafers, a continuous film approximation (CFA) and a grating factor (GF) set are identified. A model using the CFA and the GF set is optimized by simultaneously fitting a plurality of the spectra while minimizing error compared to the target thicknesses. After simultaneously fitting all of the spectra, a GNO stack is created. A GNO recipe is then created using the GNO stack. Notably, a tool implementing the GNO technique uses minimal modeling capabilities and computational resources.

    摘要翻译: 全局节点优化(GNO)技术可以生成平面多层膜堆叠结构的模型,例如, 二进制光栅结构。 在该技术中,在从一个或多个晶片获得光谱和目标厚度之后,识别连续膜近似(CFA)和光栅因子(GF)集合。 使用CFA和GF集合的模型通过同时拟合多个光谱同时最小化与目标厚度相比的误差而被优化。 在同时拟合所有光谱后,创建GNO堆叠。 然后使用GNO堆栈创建GNO配方。 值得注意的是,实现GNO技术的工具使用最少的建模能力和计算资源。

    Optical metrology on patterned samples
    2.
    发明授权
    Optical metrology on patterned samples 有权
    图案样品的光学测量

    公开(公告)号:US07321426B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-22

    申请号:US10859637

    申请日:2004-06-02

    IPC分类号: G01J4/00 G01B11/00

    CPC分类号: G01N21/211 G01N21/8422

    摘要: An optical metrology system includes model approximation logic for generating an optical model based on experimental data. By eliminating theoretical model generation, in which the fundamental equations of a test sample must be solved, the model approximation logic significantly reduces the computational requirements of the metrology system when measuring films formed on patterned base layers. The experimental model can be created by selecting an expected mathematical form for the final model, gathering experimental data, and compiling a lookup model. The lookup model can include the actual measurement data sorted by output (attribute) value, or can include “grating factors” that represent compensation factors that, when applied to standard monolithic model equations, compensate for the optical effects of grating layers.

    摘要翻译: 光学测量系统包括用于基于实验数据生成光学模型的模型近似逻辑。 通过消除理论模型生成,其中必须解决测试样本的基本方程,当测量在图案化基底层上形成的膜时,模型近似逻辑显着降低了计量系统的计算要求。 可以通过选择最终模型的预期数学形式,收集实验数据和编译查找模型来创建实验模型。 查找模型可以包括通过输出(属性)值排序的实际测量数据,或者可以包括表示当应用于标准单片模型方程时补偿光栅层的光学效应的补偿因子的“光栅因子”。

    Determining Thin Film Stack Functional Relationships For Measurement of Chemical Composition
    4.
    发明申请
    Determining Thin Film Stack Functional Relationships For Measurement of Chemical Composition 有权
    确定化学成分测量的薄膜层叠功能关系

    公开(公告)号:US20130035872A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-07

    申请号:US13195063

    申请日:2011-08-01

    申请人: Carlos L. Ygartua

    发明人: Carlos L. Ygartua

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 G01N21/17

    CPC分类号: G01N21/211 G01N2021/213

    摘要: A method for determining chemical composition from optical properties of a stack formed with a process, by preparing test samples of the stack using known and intentional variations to the process to affect a variation in the chemical composition, measuring the optical properties of the test samples, measuring the chemical composition of the test samples, performing a processor-based regression analysis to determine an optical state function including correlations between the optical properties of the test samples and the chemical composition of the test samples, fabricating production samples of the stack using the process, measuring the optical properties of the production samples, and estimating the chemical composition of the production samples using the optical state function.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于通过用该方法形成的叠层的光学性质来确定化学成分的方法,通过使用已知和有意义的变化制备测试样品以影响化学组成的变化,测量测试样品的光学性质, 测量测试样品的化学成分,执行基于处理器的回归分析以确定包括测试样品的光学性质与测试样品的化学成分之间的相关性的光学状态函数,使用该方法制造堆叠的生产样品 测量生产样品的光学性质,并使用光学状态函数估算生产样品的化学成分。

    Determining thin film stack functional relationships for measurement of chemical composition
    5.
    发明授权
    Determining thin film stack functional relationships for measurement of chemical composition 有权
    确定化学成分测量薄膜叠层的功能关系

    公开(公告)号:US08548748B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-01

    申请号:US13195063

    申请日:2011-08-01

    申请人: Carlos L. Ygartua

    发明人: Carlos L. Ygartua

    IPC分类号: G01N31/00

    CPC分类号: G01N21/211 G01N2021/213

    摘要: A method for determining chemical composition from optical properties of a stack formed with a process, by preparing test samples of the stack using known and intentional variations to the process to affect a variation in the chemical composition, measuring the optical properties of the test samples, measuring the chemical composition of the test samples, performing a processor-based regression analysis to determine an optical state function including correlations between the optical properties of the test samples and the chemical composition of the test samples, fabricating production samples of the stack using the process, measuring the optical properties of the production samples, and estimating the chemical composition of the production samples using the optical state function.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于通过用该方法形成的叠层的光学性质来确定化学成分的方法,通过使用已知和有意义的变化制备测试样品以影响化学组成的变化,测量测试样品的光学性质, 测量测试样品的化学成分,执行基于处理器的回归分析以确定包括测试样品的光学性质与测试样品的化学成分之间的相关性的光学状态函数,使用该方法制造堆叠的生产样品 测量生产样品的光学性质,并使用光学状态函数估算生产样品的化学成分。