Method for polysilicon crystalline line width measurement post etch in undoped-poly process

摘要

A method of measuring a width of an undoped or lightly doped polysilicon line is disclosed. The width measuring method includes generating carriers in the polysilicon line with an energy source; measuring a capacitance between the polysilicon line and a substrate separated from the polysilicon line by a dielectric layer; and determining a line width of said polysilicon line from the measured capacitance. The capacitance measurement includes connecting first and second probes to the polysilicon line; connecting a third probe to the substrate; connecting a first terminal of a capacitance meter to the first and second probes; connecting a second terminal of the capacitance meter to the third probe; and applying a direct current bias across the first and second probes. A capacitor may be connected between the first and second probes. Further steps include, connecting a fourth probe to a conductor that supports the substrate; and connecting the fourth probe to the third probe.