Park, Vaughan & Fleming, LLP
Hybrid optical proximity correction for alternating aperture phase shifting designs
One embodiment of the invention provides a system that facilitates optical proximity correction for alternating aperture phase shifting designs. During operation, the system receives a layout, which includes a complementary mask and a phase shifting mask. A subset of trim features on the complementary mask that are designed to protect the dark areas left unexposed by the phase shifting mask are adjusted first using a rules-based optical proximity correction process. This is then supplemented by a model-based correction to the phase shifters, Additionally, the portions of the trim that are co-extensive with the original layout can be corrected, e.g. at the time of the correction of the complementary mask using either rule or model based corrections.
Numerical Technologies, Inc.
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Xiaoyang Weinong Hua-yu
Li Lai Liu