摘要:
Pattern formation simulations are performed based on design layout data subjected to OPC processing with a plurality of process parameters set in process conditions. A worst condition of the process conditions is calculated based on risk points extracted from simulation results. The design layout data or the OPC processing is changed such that when a pattern is formed under the worst condition based on the changed design layout data or the changed OPC processing a number of the risk points or a risk degree of the risk points of the pattern is smaller than the simulation result.
摘要:
Pattern formation simulations are performed based on design layout data subjected to OPC processing with a plurality of process parameters set in process conditions. A worst condition of the process conditions is calculated based on risk points extracted from simulation results. The design layout data or the OPC processing is changed such that when a pattern is formed under the worst condition based on the changed design layout data or the changed OPC processing a number of the risk points or a risk degree of the risk points of the pattern is smaller than the simulation result.
摘要:
According to one embodiment, a mask pattern determining method includes a mask-pattern dimension variation amount of a first photomask is derived. Moreover, a correspondence relationship between a target dimension value of an on-substrate test pattern formed by using a second photomask and a dimension allowable variation amount of a mask pattern formed on the second photomask is derived. Then, it is determined whether pattern formation is possible with a pattern dimension that needs to be formed when performing the pattern formation on a substrate by using the first photomask based on the mask-pattern dimension variation amount and the correspondence relationship.
摘要:
A semiconductor-device manufacturing method includes: correcting a systematic component of process proximity effect, which occurs in a process other than exposure processing to thereby set a target pattern after exposure; adjusting an exposure parameter such that a difference between a dimension of the target pattern and a pattern dimension after the exposure is within tolerance; and forming, when an exposure margin calculated from the exposure parameter by using the exposure the random component of fluctuation in the process proximity effect is within the tolerance, a pattern on a semiconductor substrate with the adjusted exposure parameter.
摘要:
According to one embodiment, a deviation amount distribution of a two-dimensional shape parameter between a mask pattern formed on a mask and a desired mask pattern is acquired as a mask pattern map. Such that a deviation amount of the two-dimensional shape parameter between a pattern on substrate formed when the mask is subjected to exposure shot to form a pattern on a substrate and a desired pattern on substrate fits within a predetermined range, an exposure is determined for each position in the exposure shot in forming the pattern on substrate based on the mask pattern map.
摘要:
According to one embodiment, a deviation amount distribution of a two-dimensional shape parameter between a mask pattern formed on a mask and a desired mask pattern is acquired as a mask pattern map. Such that a deviation amount of the two-dimensional shape parameter between a pattern on substrate formed when the mask is subjected to exposure shot to form a pattern on a substrate and a desired pattern on substrate fits within a predetermined range, an exposure is determined for each position in the exposure shot in forming the pattern on substrate based on the mask pattern map.