Patterning method and overlay measurement method

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PATENT NO 12106962
APP PUB NO 20220392768A1
SERIAL NO

17341183

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The embodiments of the disclosure provide a patterning method, which includes the following processes. A target layer is formed on a substrate. A hard mask layer is formed over the target layer. A first patterning process is performed on the hard mask layer by using a photomask having a first pattern with a first pitch. The photomask is shifted along a first direction by a first distance. A second patterning process is performed on the hard mask layer by using the photomask that has been shifted, so as to form a patterned hard mask. The target layer is patterned using the patterned hard mask to form a patterned target layer. The target layer has a second pattern with a second pitch less than the first pitch.

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UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPHSIN-CHU CITY

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Chen, Chien-Hao Tainan, TW 196 2167
Hsu, Chia-Chang Kaohsiung, TW 75 424
Wang, Chang-Mao Tainan, TW 8 2
Wang, Yi Jing Tainan, TW 4 11
Yu, Chun-Chi Taipei, TW 53 110

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