EUV scatterometry-based measurement method for the determination of phase roughness

Rikon Chao; Eric Gullikson; Michael Goldstein; Frank Goodwin; Ranganath Teki; Andy Neureuther; Patrick Naulleau

doi:10.1117/12.2027695

23 September 2013 EUV scatterometry-based measurement method for the determination of phase roughness

Rikon Chao, Eric Gullikson, Michael Goldstein, Frank Goodwin, Ranganath Teki, Andy Neureuther, Patrick Naulleau

Proceedings Volume 8880, Photomask Technology 2013; 88801B (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027695
Event: SPIE Photomask Technology, 2013, Monterey, California, United States

Abstract

AFM-based roughness measurement reveals the topography of EUV masks, but is only sensitive to the top surface [1]. Scatterometry provides a more accurate approach to characterize the effective phase roughness of the multilayer, and it becomes important to determine the valid metrology for roughness characterization. In this work, the power spectral density calculated from scatterometry is compared to that from AFM for measurements before and after coating of substrates with a range of roughness levels. Results show noticeable discrepancies between AFM- and scatterometrymeasured roughness, and indicates that when the physical surface roughness increases with deposition the EUV penetration into the multilayer tends to mitigate this effect. In this paper, we describe an EUV scatterometry-based measurement method for the determination of phase roughness with the goal of minimizing the amount of physical scattering data to be collected and rendering the method compatible with potential future standalone EUV reflectometer tools.

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Rikon Chao, Eric Gullikson, Michael Goldstein, Frank Goodwin, Ranganath Teki, Andy Neureuther, and Patrick Naulleau "EUV scatterometry-based measurement method for the determination of phase roughness", Proc. SPIE 8880, Photomask Technology 2013, 88801B (23 September 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027695

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