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公开(公告)号:WO2018121988A1
公开(公告)日:2018-07-05
申请号:PCT/EP2017/082524
申请日:2017-12-13
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: CAO, Yu , ZOU, Yi , LIN, Chenxi
Abstract: A method where deviations of a characteristic of an image simulated by two different process models or deviations of the characteristic simulated by a process model and measured by a metrology tool, are used for various purposes such as to reduce the calibration time, improve the accuracy of the model, and improve the overall manufacturing process.
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公开(公告)号:WO2021175570A1
公开(公告)日:2021-09-10
申请号:PCT/EP2021/053569
申请日:2021-02-12
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: TAO, Jun , CAO, Yu , SPENCE, Christopher, Alan
IPC: G03F1/36
Abstract: A method for training a machine learning model to generate a characteristic pattern includes obtaining training data associated with a reference feature in a reference image. The training data includes (i) location data of each portion of the reference feature, and (ii) a presence value indicating whether the portion of the reference feature is located within a reference assist feature generated for the reference feature. The method includes training the machine learning model to predict a presence value based on the actual presence value in the training data. The predicted presence value indicates whether a portion of a feature (e.g., a skeleton point on a skeleton of a contour of the feature) is to be covered by an assist feature set. The training is performed based on the training data such that a metric between a predicted presence value and the presence value is minimized.
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公开(公告)号:WO2021160522A1
公开(公告)日:2021-08-19
申请号:PCT/EP2021/052724
申请日:2021-02-04
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: CAO, Yu , TAO, Jun , ZHANG, Quan , SHU, Yongsheng , FONG, Wei-chun
Abstract: Described herein are a method for determining a mask pattern and a method for training a machine learning model. The method for determining a mask pattern includes obtaining, via executing a model using a target pattern to be printed on a substrate as an input pattern, a post optical proximity correction (post-OPC) pattern; determining, based on the post-OPC pattern, a simulated pattern that will be printed on the substrate; and determining the mask pattern based on a difference between the simulated pattern and the target pattern. The determining of the mask pattern includes modifying, based on the difference, the input pattern inputted to the model such that the difference is reduced; and executing, using the modified input pattern, the model to generate a modified post-OPC pattern from which the mask pattern can be derived.
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公开(公告)号:WO2018215188A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-29
申请号:PCT/EP2018/061488
申请日:2018-05-04
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: SU, Jing , ZOU, Yi , LIN, Chenxi , CAO, Yu , LU, Yen-Wen , CHEN, Been-Der , ZHANG, Quan , BARON, Stanislas, Hugo, Louis , LUO, Ya
Abstract: A method including: obtaining a portion (505) of a design layout; determining (520) characteristics (530) of assist features based on the portion or characteristics (510) of the portion; and training (550) a machine learning model using training data (540) comprising a sample whose feature vector comprises the characteristics (510) of the portion and whose label comprises the characteristics (530) of the assist features. The machine learning model may be used to determine (560) characteristics of assist features of any portion of a design layout, even if that portion is not part of the training data.
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公开(公告)号:WO2018153866A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-30
申请号:PCT/EP2018/054165
申请日:2018-02-20
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: LUO, Ya , CAO, Yu , WANG, Jen-Shiang , LU, Yen-Wen
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of determining, and using, a process model that is a machine learning model. The process model is trained partially based on simulation or based on a non-machine learning model. The training data may include inputs obtained from a design layout, patterning process measurements, and image measurements.
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公开(公告)号:WO2019162346A1
公开(公告)日:2019-08-29
申请号:PCT/EP2019/054246
申请日:2019-02-20
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: CAO, Yu , LUO, Ya , LU, Yen-Wen , CHEN, Been-Der , HOWELL, Rafael C. , ZOU, Yi , SU, Jing , SUN, Dezheng
Abstract: Described herein are different methods of training machine learning models related to a patterning process. Described herein is a method for training a machine learning model configured to predict a mask pattern. The method including obtaining (i) a process model of a patterning process configured to predict a pattern on a substrate, wherein the process model comprises one or more trained machine learning models, and (ii) a target pattern, and training, by a hardware computer system, the machine learning model configured to predict a mask pattern based on the process model and a cost function that determines a difference between the predicted pattern and the target pattern.
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公开(公告)号:WO2019145278A1
公开(公告)日:2019-08-01
申请号:PCT/EP2019/051461
申请日:2019-01-22
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: CAO, Yu , WALLOW, Thomas I. , ZHANG, Chen , WANG, Jen-Shiang
IPC: G03F7/20
Abstract: Systems, methods, and programming are described herein for pre-scan feature determination. In one embodiment, image data representing a plurality of scanning electron microscope ("SEM") images may be obtained, each including a representation of a feature and each being associated with a respective scan of the feature by an SEM. For each image, a parameter associated with each of a plurality of gauge positions may be determined. A change in the parameter from each SEM image to a subsequent SEM image may be determined. For each gauge position, a rate of change for the parameter may be determined based on a difference in a location of the parameter between at least two of the plurality of SEM images. Feature data representing a reconstruction of the feature prior to the SEM being applied may be generated by extrapolating an original location of the parameter based on the parameter's rate of change.
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公开(公告)号:WO2023016723A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-16
申请号:PCT/EP2022/069169
申请日:2022-07-08
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: WANG, Fuming , WIELAND, Marco, Jan-Jaco , CAO, Yu , ZHANG, Guohong
Abstract: An improved methods and systems for detecting defect(s) on a mask are disclosed. An improved method comprises inspecting an exposed wafer after the wafer was exposed, by a lithography system using a mask, with a selected process condition that is determined based on a mask defect printability under the selected process condition; and identifying, based on the inspection, a wafer defect that is caused by a defect on the mask to enable identification of the defect on the mask.
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公开(公告)号:WO2022263312A1
公开(公告)日:2022-12-22
申请号:PCT/EP2022/065811
申请日:2022-06-10
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: TAO, Jun , CAO, Yu , SPENCE, Christopher, Alan
Abstract: Described herein is a method of determining assist features for a mask pattern. The method includes obtaining (i) a target pattern comprising a plurality of target features, wherein each of the plurality of target features comprises a plurality of target edges, and (ii) a trained sequence-to- sequence machine leaning (ML) model (e.g., long short term memory, Gated Recurrent Units, etc.) configured to determine sub-resolution assist features (SRAFs) for the target pattern. For a target edge of the plurality of target edges, geometric information (e.g., length, width, distances between features, etc.) of a subset of target features surrounding the target edge is determined. Using the geometric information as input, the ML model generates SRAFs to be placed around the target edge.
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公开(公告)号:WO2021083608A1
公开(公告)日:2021-05-06
申请号:PCT/EP2020/077611
申请日:2020-10-01
Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inventor: ZHANG, Qiang , GUO, Yunbo , CAO, Yu , WANG, Jen-Shiang , LU, Yen-Wen , CHEN, Danwu , YANG, Pengcheng , LIANG, Haoyi , CHEN, Zhichao , PU, Lingling
IPC: G03F7/20
Abstract: A method for training a machine learning model to generate a predicted measured image includes obtaining (a) an input target image associated with a reference design pattern, and (b) a reference measured image associated with a specified design pattern printed on a substrate, wherein the input target image and the reference measured image are non-aligned images; and training, by a hardware computer system and using the input target image, the machine learning model to generate a predicted measured image.
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