摘要 |
A method for forming a semiconductor device includes providing a plurality of features in a layout, selecting critical features from the plurality of features, placing a first plurality of short-range dummy etch features in the layout at a first distance from the critical features to increase the feature density near the critical features, wherein each of the first plurality of short-range dummy etch features has a first width, removing at least one of the first plurality of short-range dummy etch features from the layout that will subsequently interfere with the electrical performance of at least one active feature so that a second plurality of short-range dummy etch features remains, and using the layout to pattern a layer on a semiconductor substrate.
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