摘要:
A set of at least two masks for the projection of structure patterns coordinated with one another by a projection system into the same photosensitive layer of a semiconductor wafer, in which the set of at least two masks includes a primary mask having an opaque structure element, which is formed at a first position on the first mask. A second mask of the set, for example a trimming mask, which is assigned to the first mask, can have a semitransparent region assigned to the structure element of the first mask. The semitransparent region can be formed at the same position on the second mask as the opaque structure element on the first mask. With the aid of the suitable choice of the transparency of the semitransparent region, it is possible to enable an undesirable resist region to be trimmed away for enlargement of a process window during exposure of the photosensitive layer on the semiconductor wafer.
摘要:
A set of at least two masks, coordinated with one another, for the projection of structure patterns, into the same photosensitive layer arranged on a semiconductor wafer. The first mask includes a semitransparent or nontransparent first layer, which is arranged on a first substrate and in which at least one first opening is formed at a first position, the first opening having a first lateral dimension, which is greater than the resolution limit of a projection system for the projection of the structure patterns. The second mask includes a semitransparent or nontransparent second layer, which is arranged on a second substrate and in which at least one dummy structure assigned to the first opening is formed at a second position, the dummy structure having a second lateral dimension, which is smaller than the resolution limit of the projection system wherein the first position on the first mask corresponds to the second position on the second mask.
摘要:
A mask, and in particular a phase shift product mask, utilizes predetermined defects being produced during the fabrication thereof in the so-called “second layer” process. The defects are identified by markers in their direct vicinity. The markers are quadrangular and indicate, by virtue of their number in combination with their configuration, information about the respectively assigned defect, such as, for example, defect type, defect size, etc.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for inspection of periodic structures on lithography masks using a microscope with adjustable illumination and an operating element for movement of a mechanical stage with the lithography mask attached to it in order to record images of the lithography mask at a computer-controlled location on the lithography mask. The position, the size and the pitch specification of the lithography mask are stored.