发明名称 |
Method of using dummy patterns for overlay target design and overlay control |
摘要 |
Methodologies for using dummy patterns for overlay target design and overlay control are provided. Embodiments include providing a first dummy pattern on a first layer as an outer overlay target for an integrated circuit (IC); providing a pattern associated with a second dummy pattern on a second layer as a target for measuring overlay; and utilizing a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to obtain an overlay measurement between the first and second dummy patterns. |
申请公布号 |
US9633915(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2017.04.25 |
申请号 |
US201615057727 |
申请日期 |
2016.03.01 |
申请人 |
GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC. |
发明人 |
Park Dongsuk;Zhou Yue;Karakoy Mert |
分类号 |
H01L21/66;H01J37/28;G01B15/00 |
主分类号 |
H01L21/66 |
代理机构 |
Ditthavong & Steiner, P.C. |
代理人 |
Ditthavong & Steiner, P.C. |
主权项 |
1. A method comprising:
providing a first dummy pattern on a first layer as an outer overlay target for an integrated circuit (IC); providing a pattern associated with a second dummy pattern on a second layer as a target for measuring overlay; and utilizing a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to obtain an overlay measurement between the first and second dummy patterns. |
地址 |
Grand Cayman KY |