Paper
30 October 2007 Accurate lithography analysis for yield prediction
Greg Yeric, Babak Hatamian, Rahul Kapoor
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Abstract
New DFM tools appearing on the market hold a promise of assessing parametric and functional yield loss due to lithography effects. The accuracy of underlying models can limit the veracity of such assessment. For example, many lithography steps used in the fab are extremely nonlinear and might exhibit significant differences from models used by the DFM tools. Furthermore, inputs used in calibrating a model can limit its accuracy, and most organizations are challenged to characterize the exact needs of a lithography model at a statistically relevant sampling size. After discussing potential sources of inaccuracy in modeling, the paper will describe a methodology for modeling and yield prediction based on such accurate modeling.
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Greg Yeric, Babak Hatamian, and Rahul Kapoor "Accurate lithography analysis for yield prediction", Proc. SPIE 6730, Photomask Technology 2007, 67300S (30 October 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.746797
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KEYWORDS
Optical proximity correction

Lithography

Calibration

Data modeling

Design for manufacturing

Photomasks

Process modeling

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