摘要:
One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for making a dual damascene pattern in an insulative layer in a single etch process involving providing a wafer having at least one insulative layer formed thereon; depositing a first photoresist layer over the at least one insulative layer; patterning a first image into the first photoresist layer; curing the first patterned photoresist layer; depositing a second photoresist layer over the first patterned photoresist layer; patterning a second image into the second photoresist layer; and etching the at least one insulative layer through the first patterned photoresist layer and the second patterned photoresist layer simultaneously in the single etch process.
摘要:
A system for regulating the time and temperature of a development process is provided. The system includes one or more light sources, each light source directing light to one or more gratings being developed on a wafer. Light reflected from the gratings is collected by a measuring system, which processes the collected light. Light passing through the gratings may similarly be collected by the measuring system, which processes the collected light. The collected light is indicative of the progress of development of the respective portions of the wafer. The measuring system provides progress of development related data to a processor that determines the progress of development of the respective portions of the wafer. The system also includes a plurality of heating devices, each heating device corresponds to a respective portion of the developer and provides for the heating thereof. The processor selectively controls the heating devices so as to regulate temperature of the respective portions of the wafer.
摘要:
One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for reducing carbon contamination on a mask involving placing a mask plate having carbon-containing contaminants thereon in a processing chamber; simultaneously contacting the mask plate with oxygen and exposing the mask plate with a flood exposure of electron beams wherein the carbon-containing contaminants are converted to a by-product; and removing the by-product from the processing chamber.
摘要:
In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of processing an irradiated photoresist involving the steps of placing a substrate having the irradiated photoresist thereon at a first temperature in a rapid thermal anneal furnace; heating the substrate having the irradiated photoresist thereon to a second temperature within about 0.1 seconds to about 10 seconds; cooling the substrate having the irradiated photoresist thereon to a third temperature in a rapid thermal annealing furnace within about 0.1 seconds to about 10 seconds; and developing the irradiated photoresist, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature and the third temperature. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a system of processing a photoresist, containing a source of actinic radiation and a mask for selectively irradiating a photoresist; a rapid thermal annealing furnace for rapidly heating and rapidly cooling a selectively irradiated photoresist, wherein the rapid heating and rapid cooling are independently conducted within about 0.1 seconds to about 10 seconds; and a developer for developing a rapid thermal annealing furnace heated and selectively irradiated photoresist into a patterned photoresist.
摘要:
A system and method are disclosed for monitoring characteristics of a rotating substrate. As the substrate rotates in an environment, an incident light beam is emitted onto the substrate near an axis about which the substrate rotates. The emission of the incident beam is controlled as a function of the angular orientation of the substrate, so that the incident beam selectively interrogates a central region of the substrate to facilitate measuring and/or inspecting characteristics of the substrate.
摘要:
A system for regulating temperature of a post exposure baking process is provided. The system includes one or more light sources, each light source directing light to one or more gratings being baked and hardened on a wafer. Light reflected from the gratings is collected by a measuring system, which processes the collected light. Light passing through the gratings may similarly be collected by the measuring system, which processes the collected light. The collected light is indicative of the baking and hardening of the respective portions of the wafer. The measuring system provides baking and hardening related data to a processor that determines the baking and hardening of the respective portions of the wafer. The system also includes a plurality of temperature controlling devices, each such device corresponds to a respective portion of the wafer and provides for the heating and/or cooling thereof. The processor selectively controls the temperature controlling devices so as to regulate temperature of the respective portions of the wafer.
摘要:
A system for regulating a gaseous phase chemical trim process is provided. The system includes one or more light sources, each light source directing light to one or more features and/or gratings on a wafer. Light reflected from the features and/or gratings is collected by a measuring system, which processes the collected light. The collected light is indicative of the dimensions achieved at respective portions of the wafer. The measuring system provides trimming related data to a processor that determines the acceptability of the trimming of the respective portions of the wafer. The system also includes one or more trimming devices, each such device corresponding to a portion of the wafer and providing for the trimming thereof. The processor selectively controls the trimming devices to regulate trimming of the portions of the wafer.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method for fabricating interconnecting lines and vias in a layer of insulating material. A via is formed in the layer of insulating material. A protective material is formed so as to be conformal to at least edges and sidewalls of the via, the protective material facilitating shielding of at least the edges and sidewalls of the via from a trench etch step. The trench etch step is performed to form a trench opening in the insulating material. The via and trench are filled with a conductive metal.
摘要:
The present invention provides SEM systems, SEM calibration standards, and SEM calibration methods that improved accuracy in critical dimension measurements. The calibration standards have features formed with an amorphous material such as amorphous silicon. Amorphous materials lack the crystal grain structure of materials such as polysilicon and are capable of providing sharper edged features and higher accuracy patterns than grained materials. The amorphous material can be bound to a silicon wafer substrate through an intermediate layer of material, such as silicon dioxide. Where the intermediate layer is insulating material, as is silicon dioxide, the intermediate layer may be patterned with gaps to provide for electrical communication between the amorphous silicon and the silicon wafer. Charges imparted to the amorphous silicon during electron beam scanning may thereby drain to the silicon wafer rather than accumulating to a level where they would distort the electron beam.
摘要:
One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of forming an innerlayer dielectric, involving the steps of providing a substrate having at least two metal lines thereon; providing a conformal insulation layer over the substrate and metal lines; forming a second insulation layer over the conformal insulation layer, the second insulation layer containing a void positioned between two metal lines; at least one of thinning and planarizing the second insulation layer; and forming a third insulation layer over the second insulation layer. Another aspect of the present invention relates to an innerlayer dielectric semiconductor structure, containing a semiconductor substrate having at least two metal lines thereon; a conformal insulation layer over the semiconductor substrate and metal lines, the conformal insulation layer having a substantially uniform thickness from about 250 Å to about 5,000 Å; a second insulation layer over the conformal insulation layer, the second insulation layer containing a void positioned between two metal lines; and a third insulation layer over the second insulation layer.