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Hotspot-aware fast source and mask optimization.

Jia Li1, Yijiang Shen, Edmund Y Lam

  • 1Imaging Systems Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China.

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|October 6, 2012
PubMed
Summary
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This study introduces a weighted Source Mask Optimization (SMO) to speed up integrated circuit (IC) printing. The new method focuses corrections on critical areas, improving efficiency and pattern accuracy.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrated circuit (IC) fabrication
  • Lithography process optimization
  • Semiconductor manufacturing

Background:

  • Source Mask Optimization (SMO) is crucial for printing smaller integrated circuit (IC) features.
  • Conventional SMO algorithms suffer from long runtimes due to optimizing redundant mask regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a weighted SMO scheme that enhances efficiency and robustness against process variations.
  • To accelerate the convergence of SMO by prioritizing critical regions.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a weighted SMO approach incorporating hotspot identification.
  • Integrated a weight matrix into the cost function for targeted adjustments.
  • Evaluated performance against conventional SMO and fixed-source mask optimization.

Main Results:

  • The weighted SMO scheme achieved optimal solutions in fewer iterations.
  • Demonstrated improved pattern fidelity compared to conventional methods.
  • Showcased enhanced convergence rate and larger process window size.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed weighted SMO effectively reduces runtime and improves lithography performance.
  • This method offers a more efficient approach to integrated circuit (IC) pattern printing.
  • The technique provides better control over pattern fidelity and process variations.