Image-based overlay targets incorporating features for pattern recognition and moire fringe patterns for measurement

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PATENT NO 11748869
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16504695

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Embodiments disclosed herein include a lithography reticle set and methods of using such reticle sets. In an embodiment, the set comprises a first reticle and a second reticle. In an embodiment, the first reticle comprises a first grating having a first pitch, and a second grating having a second pitch. In an embodiment, the second reticle comprises a third grating having a third pitch, wherein the third pitch is different than the first pitch, and a fourth grating having a fourth pitch, wherein the fourth pitch is different than the first pitch. In an embodiment the third grating overlaps the first grating and the fourth grating overlaps the second grating when two or more edges of the first reticle are aligned with two or more edges of the second reticle. In an embodiment the first reticle or the second reticle further comprises a pattern recognition feature.

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INTEL CORPORATION2200 MISSION COLLEGE BOULEVARD SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Dhar, Apratim Portland, US 5 9
Weiss, Martin Portland, US 97 723
White, Aaron M Beaverton, US 2 1

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