CD and profile metrology of embedded phase shift masks using scatterometry

Kyung man Lee; Sanjay Yedur; Dave Hetzer; Malahat Tavassoli; Kiho Baik

doi:10.1117/12.692699

21 June 2006 CD and profile metrology of embedded phase shift masks using scatterometry

Kyung man Lee, Sanjay Yedur, Dave Hetzer, Malahat Tavassoli, Kiho Baik

Proceedings Volume 6281, 22nd European Mask and Lithography Conference; 62810Z (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692699
Event: 22nd European Mask and Lithography Conference, 2006, Dresden, Germany

Abstract

Linewidth and etch depth control on the photomask is rapidly becoming a major concern in mask processing. In this paper, we report on a Scatterometry based metrology system that provides line width and etch profile measurements on Embedded PSMs on Intel's 65nm and 45nm node test masks. Measurements were made with Nanometric's Atlas-M reticle measurement system. Spectrum data obtained from plates were analyzed using Timbre Technologies' ODP analysis software. We characterized the CD uniformity, linearity, sidewall angle and thickness uniformity. Significant reduction in time per measurement is achieved when compared to CD-SEM. ODP Scatterometry reported a 2x reduction in the CD Uniformity compared to that reported from the SEM. This reduction is typically due to outliers reported by the CD-SEM that is averaged out in ODP Scatterometry. Good correlation to top-down CD-SEM and cross-sectional SEM is reported. R-squared correlation of >0.99 (ODP scatterometry to top down CD-SEM) is reported. Profile measurements from ODP show excellent match to cross-section SEM. The data show that Scatterometry provides a nondestructive way to monitor basic etch profile combined with relatively little CD metrology lag.

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Kyung man Lee, Sanjay Yedur, Dave Hetzer, Malahat Tavassoli, and Kiho Baik "CD and profile metrology of embedded phase shift masks using scatterometry", Proc. SPIE 6281, 22nd European Mask and Lithography Conference, 62810Z (21 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692699

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