Performance evaluation results on 2Xnm node enabler for mask registration metrology

O. Loeffler; J. Richter; A. Wiswesser; F. Laske; D. Adam; M. Ferber; K.-D. Roeth

doi:10.1117/12.864683

24 September 2010 Performance evaluation results on 2Xnm node enabler for mask registration metrology

O. Loeffler, J. Richter, A. Wiswesser, F. Laske, D. Adam, M. Ferber, K.-D. Roeth

Proceedings Volume 7823, Photomask Technology 2010; 78232P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.864683
Event: SPIE Photomask Technology, 2010, Monterey, California, United States

Abstract

Wafer overlay requirement for the 32nm DRAM HP node volume production is targeted at 6.4nm (single exposure) in 2013. Consequently, this is placing a significantly tighter demand on the pattern placement accuracy on photomasks at or below 4nm (3sigma). In case Double Patterning Lithography (DPL) becomes the manufacturing technique for 32nm and 22nm node devices, the pattern placement specification of dependent layers is less than 3nm, according to the ITRS roadmap. In addition to photomask lithography pattern placement instability, the distortion influence of the pellicle on plate bending is also an error contributor especially when the pellicle distortions are not repeatable substrate to substrate. The combination of increased demand for greater accuracy and the influence of pellicle distortions are key factors in the need for high resolution through pellicle in-die measurements using actual device features. A new registration metrology tool dedicated for the 32nm HP node and beyond is under final development. Actual status and performance data of the beta evaluation system is provided to verify registration metrology capability for DPL reticle manufacturing to characterize the reticle contribution to total wafer overlay within the required tolerances.

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O. Loeffler, J. Richter, A. Wiswesser, F. Laske, D. Adam, M. Ferber, and K.-D. Roeth "Performance evaluation results on 2Xnm node enabler for mask registration metrology", Proc. SPIE 7823, Photomask Technology 2010, 78232P (24 September 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.864683

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