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10 December 2024 Optical critical dimension accuracy improvement through TEM uncertainty reduction
Lin Du, Kailin Ren, Yang Xu, Wenzhan Zhou, Biqiu Liu, Yu Zhang, Yuyang Bian
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Proceedings Volume 13423, Eighth International Workshop on Advanced Patterning Solutions (IWAPS 2024); 1342313 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3053021
Event: 8th International Workshop on Advanced Patterning Solutions (IWAPS 2024), 2024, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
Abstract
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) uncertainty can stem from sample preparation, TEM measurement, and sample tilt during imaging, leading to result variations. Since TEM data serves as a reference for optical critical dimension (OCD) setup, reducing TEM uncertainty is essential to enhance OCD measurement accuracy. This work aims to address these challenges by optimizing sample preparation techniques, refining TEM measurement protocols, and minimizing sample tilt effects. By systematically identifying and mitigating sources of uncertainty, we aim to establish more reliable TEM data. The improved accuracy of TEM measurements will, in turn, enhance the precision of OCD setups, leading to more consistent and accurate process control in semiconductor manufacturing. This initiative not only aims to bolster TEM reliability but also to ensure the robustness of OCD measurements, thereby improving overall process quality and yield.
(2024) Published by SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
Lin Du, Kailin Ren, Yang Xu, Wenzhan Zhou, Biqiu Liu, Yu Zhang, and Yuyang Bian "Optical critical dimension accuracy improvement through TEM uncertainty reduction", Proc. SPIE 13423, Eighth International Workshop on Advanced Patterning Solutions (IWAPS 2024), 1342313 (10 December 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3053021
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KEYWORDS
Transmission electron microscopy

Measurement uncertainty

Semiconductor manufacturing

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