Method for forming a photoresist pattern on a semiconductor wafer using oxidation-based catalysis
    11.
    发明授权
    Method for forming a photoresist pattern on a semiconductor wafer using oxidation-based catalysis 有权
    使用氧化型催化在半导体晶片上形成光致抗蚀剂图案的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08852854B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US11709721

    申请日:2007-02-21

    IPC分类号: G03F7/40 G03F7/32

    CPC分类号: G03F7/32

    摘要: According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for forming a photoresist pattern on a semiconductor wafer includes forming a photoresist including an organic polymer matrix on the semiconductor wafer. The method further includes exposing the photoresist to a patterned radiation. The method further includes baking the photoresist after exposing the photoresist to the pattern radiation. The method further includes applying an oxidizing reagent to the photoresist to create the photoresist pattern corresponding to the patterned radiation.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个示例性实施例,在半导体晶片上形成光致抗蚀剂图案的方法包括在半导体晶片上形成包含有机聚合物基质的光致抗蚀剂。 该方法还包括将光致抗蚀剂暴露于图案化的辐射。 该方法还包括在将光致抗蚀剂暴露于图案辐射之后烘烤光致抗蚀剂。 该方法还包括将氧化剂施加到光致抗蚀剂以产生对应于图案化辐射的光致抗蚀剂图案。

    Method for forming a high resolution resist pattern on a semiconductor wafer
    12.
    发明申请
    Method for forming a high resolution resist pattern on a semiconductor wafer 有权
    在半导体晶片上形成高分辨率抗蚀剂图案的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080233494A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-25

    申请号:US11726433

    申请日:2007-03-22

    IPC分类号: G03C11/00

    CPC分类号: G03F7/38

    摘要: In one disclosed embodiment, a method for forming a high resolution resist pattern on a semiconductor wafer involves forming a layer of resist comprising, for example a polymer matrix and a catalytic species, over a material layer formed over a semiconductor wafer; exposing the layer of resist to patterned radiation; and applying a magnetic field to the semiconductor wafer during a post exposure bake process. In one embodiment, the patterned radiation is provided by an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source. In other embodiments, the source of patterned radiation can be an electron beam, or ion beam, for example. In one embodiment, the polymer matrix is an organic polymer matrix such as, for example, styrene, acrylate, or methacrylate. In one embodiment, the catalytic species can be, for example, an acid, a base, or an oxidizing agent.

    摘要翻译: 在一个公开的实施例中,在半导体晶片上形成高分辨率抗蚀剂图案的方法包括在半导体晶片上形成的材料层上形成包含例如聚合物基质和催化物质的抗蚀剂层; 将抗蚀剂层暴露于图案化辐射; 以及在后曝光烘烤处理期间向半导体晶片施加磁场。 在一个实施例中,图案化的辐射由极紫外(EUV)光源提供。 在其它实施例中,图案化辐射源可以是例如电子束或离子束。 在一个实施方案中,聚合物基质是有机聚合物基质,例如苯乙烯,丙烯酸酯或甲基丙烯酸酯。 在一个实施方案中,催化物质可以是例如酸,碱或氧化剂。

    EUV debris mitigation filter and method for fabricating semiconductor dies using same
    14.
    发明授权
    EUV debris mitigation filter and method for fabricating semiconductor dies using same 有权
    EUV碎片缓解滤波器和使用其制造半导体管芯的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07663127B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-16

    申请号:US11717518

    申请日:2007-03-13

    IPC分类号: G03B27/42

    CPC分类号: G03F7/70916

    摘要: According to one exemplary embodiment, an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) source collector module for use in a lithographic tool comprises an EUV debris mitigation filter. The EUV debris mitigation filter can be in the form of an aerogel film, and can be used in combination with an EUV debris mitigation module comprising a combination of conventional debris mitigation techniques. The EUV debris mitigation filter protects collector optics from contamination by undesirable debris produced during EUV light emission, while advantageously providing a high level of EUV light transmittance. One disclosed embodiment comprises implementation of an EUV debris mitigation filter in an EUV source collector module utilizing a discharge-produced plasma (DPP) light source. One disclosed embodiment comprises implementation of an EUV debris mitigation filter in an EUV source collector module utilizing a laser-produced plasma (LPP) light source.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个示例性实施例,用于光刻工具的极紫外(EUV)源收集器模块包括EUV碎片缓解滤波器。 EUV碎片缓解过滤器可以是气凝胶膜的形式,并且可以与包括常规碎屑减缓技术的组合的EUV碎片缓解模块组合使用。 EUV碎片缓解过滤器保护收集器光学元件免受EUV发光期间产生的不良碎屑的污染,同时有利地提供高水平的EUV透光率。 一个公开的实施例包括利用放电产生的等离子体(DPP)光源在EUV源极收集器模块中实现EUV碎片缓解滤波器。 一个公开的实施例包括利用激光产生的等离子体(LPP)光源在EUV源极收集器模块中实现EUV碎片缓解滤波器。

    Methods for enhancing resolution of a chemically amplified photoresist
    15.
    发明授权
    Methods for enhancing resolution of a chemically amplified photoresist 失效
    增强化学放大光致抗蚀剂分辨率的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07504198B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-17

    申请号:US11439847

    申请日:2006-05-24

    IPC分类号: G03F7/00 G03F7/004

    摘要: Methods are provided for enhancing resolution of a chemically amplified photoresist. A film comprising a photoacid generator and a polymer comprising functional groups bonded to protecting moieties is deposited on a substrate. The film is exposed to patterned radiation. The patterned radiation results in protonation of a portion of the functional groups and the formation of a latent image within the film. The bonds between the protonated functional groups and the protecting moieties are selectively excited with non-thermal energy having a wavelength spectrum that resonantly cleaves the bonds.

    摘要翻译: 为提高化学放大光致抗蚀剂的分辨率提供了方法。 包含光酸产生剂和包含与保护部分键合的官能团的聚合物的膜沉积在基材上。 该膜暴露于图案化的辐射。 图案化的辐射导致一部分官能团的质子化和膜内的潜像的形成。 质子化官能团与保护部分之间的键被选择性地用具有共振地切断键的波长谱的非热能激发。

    EUV pellicle with increased EUV light transmittance
    16.
    发明申请
    EUV pellicle with increased EUV light transmittance 有权
    EUV防护薄膜与EUV透光率增加

    公开(公告)号:US20080113491A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-15

    申请号:US11595085

    申请日:2006-11-10

    IPC分类号: H01L21/304 G03F1/00

    摘要: According to one exemplary embodiment, an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) pellicle for protecting a lithographic mask includes an aerogel film. The pellicle further includes a frame for mounting the aerogel film over the lithographic mask. The aerogel film causes the pellicle to have increased EUV light transmittance.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个示例性实施例,用于保护光刻掩模的极紫外(EUV)防护薄膜组件包括气凝胶膜。 防护薄膜还包括用于将气凝胶膜安装在平版印刷掩模上的框架。 气凝胶膜使防护薄膜具有增加的EUV透光率。

    Method for forming a high resolution resist pattern on a semiconductor wafer
    17.
    发明授权
    Method for forming a high resolution resist pattern on a semiconductor wafer 有权
    在半导体晶片上形成高分辨率抗蚀剂图案的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08586269B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-19

    申请号:US11726433

    申请日:2007-03-22

    IPC分类号: G11B11/105

    CPC分类号: G03F7/38

    摘要: In one disclosed embodiment, a method for forming a high resolution resist pattern on a semiconductor wafer involves forming a layer of resist comprising, for example a polymer matrix and a catalytic species, over a material layer formed over a semiconductor wafer; exposing the layer of resist to patterned radiation; and applying a magnetic field to the semiconductor wafer during a post exposure bake process. In one embodiment, the patterned radiation is provided by an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source. In other embodiments, the source of patterned radiation can be an electron beam, or ion beam, for example. In one embodiment, the polymer matrix is an organic polymer matrix such as, for example, styrene, acrylate, or methacrylate. In one embodiment, the catalytic species can be, for example, an acid, a base, or an oxidizing agent.

    摘要翻译: 在一个公开的实施例中,在半导体晶片上形成高分辨率抗蚀剂图案的方法包括在半导体晶片上形成的材料层上形成包含例如聚合物基质和催化物质的抗蚀剂层; 将抗蚀剂层暴露于图案化辐射; 以及在后曝光烘烤处理期间向半导体晶片施加磁场。 在一个实施例中,图案化的辐射由极紫外(EUV)光源提供。 在其它实施例中,图案化辐射源可以是例如电子束或离子束。 在一个实施方案中,聚合物基质是有机聚合物基质,例如苯乙烯,丙烯酸酯或甲基丙烯酸酯。 在一个实施方案中,催化物质可以是例如酸,碱或氧化剂。

    Method for determining low-noise power spectral density for characterizing line edge roughness in semiconductor wafer processing
    18.
    发明授权
    Method for determining low-noise power spectral density for characterizing line edge roughness in semiconductor wafer processing 失效
    确定用于表征半导体晶片处理中的线边缘粗糙度的低噪声功率谱密度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08067252B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-29

    申请号:US11706118

    申请日:2007-02-13

    IPC分类号: H01L21/66

    摘要: According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for determining a power spectral density of an edge of at least one patterned feature situated over a semiconductor wafer includes measuring the edge of the at least one patterned feature at a number of points on the edge. The method further includes determining an autoregressive estimation of the edge of the at least one patterned feature using measured data corresponding to a number of points on the edge. The method further includes determining a power spectral density of the edge using autoregressive coefficients from the autoregressive estimation. The method further includes utilizing the power spectral density to characterize line edge roughness of the at least one patterned feature in a frequency domain.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个示例性实施例,用于确定位于半导体晶片之上的至少一个图案化特征的边缘的功率谱密度的方法包括在边缘上的多个点处测量所述至少一个图案化特征的边缘。 该方法还包括使用与边缘上的多个点对应的测量数据来确定至少一个图案化特征的边缘的自回归估计。 该方法还包括使用来自自回归估计的自回归系数确定边缘的功率谱密度。 该方法还包括利用功率谱密度来表征频域中的至少一个图案化特征的线边缘粗糙度。

    Method for determining suitability of a resist in semiconductor wafer fabrication
    19.
    发明授权
    Method for determining suitability of a resist in semiconductor wafer fabrication 有权
    确定半导体晶片制造中抗蚀剂适用性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07858276B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-28

    申请号:US11825448

    申请日:2007-07-06

    IPC分类号: G03F9/00 G03C5/00

    摘要: In one disclosed embodiment, the present method for determining resist suitability for semiconductor wafer fabrication comprises forming a layer of resist over a semiconductor wafer, exposing the layer of resist to patterned radiation, and determining resist suitability by using a scatterometry process prior to developing a lithographic pattern on the layer of resist. In one embodiment, the semiconductor wafer is heated in a post exposure bake process after scatterometry is performed. In one embodiment, the patterned radiation is provided by an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source in a lithographic process. In other embodiments, patterned radiation is provided by an electron beam, or ion beam, for example. In one embodiment, the present method determines out-gassing of a layer of resist during exposure to patterned radiation.

    摘要翻译: 在一个公开的实施例中,本发明确定用于半导体晶片制造的抗蚀剂适用性的方法包括在半导体晶片上形成抗蚀剂层,将抗蚀剂层暴露于图案化辐射,以及通过在显影光刻之前使用散射测定法确定抗蚀剂适应性 图案上的抗蚀剂层。 在一个实施例中,在执行散射测量之后,在后曝光烘烤处理中加热半导体晶片。 在一个实施例中,图案化的辐射由光刻工艺中的极紫外(EUV)光源提供。 在其他实施例中,例如通过电子束或离子束提供图案化辐射。 在一个实施例中,本方法确定在曝光于图案化辐射期间抗蚀剂层的排气。

    Method for forming a photoresist pattern on a semiconductor wafer using oxidation-based catalysis
    20.
    发明申请
    Method for forming a photoresist pattern on a semiconductor wafer using oxidation-based catalysis 有权
    使用氧化型催化在半导体晶片上形成光致抗蚀剂图案的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080199813A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-21

    申请号:US11709721

    申请日:2007-02-21

    IPC分类号: G03C5/00

    CPC分类号: G03F7/32

    摘要: According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for forming a photoresist pattern on a semiconductor wafer includes forming a photoresist including an organic polymer matrix on the semiconductor wafer. The method further includes exposing the photoresist to a patterned radiation. The method further includes baking the photoresist after exposing the photoresist to the pattern radiation. The method further includes applying an oxidizing reagent to the photoresist to create the photoresist pattern corresponding to the patterned radiation.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个示例性实施例,在半导体晶片上形成光致抗蚀剂图案的方法包括在半导体晶片上形成包含有机聚合物基质的光致抗蚀剂。 该方法还包括将光致抗蚀剂暴露于图案化的辐射。 该方法还包括在将光致抗蚀剂暴露于图案辐射之后烘烤光致抗蚀剂。 该方法还包括将氧化剂施加到光致抗蚀剂以产生对应于图案化辐射的光致抗蚀剂图案。