Diffraction based overlay linearity testing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9239523
APP PUB NO 20110238365A1
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13053584

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An empirical diffraction based overlay (eDBO) measurement of an overlay error is produced using diffraction signals from a plurality of diffraction based alignment pads from an alignment target. The linearity of the overlay error is tested using the same diffraction signals or a different set of diffraction signals from diffraction based alignment pads. Wavelengths that do not have a linear response to overlay error may be excluded from the measurement error.

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ONTO INNOVATION INC16 JONSPIN ROAD WILMINGTON MA 01887

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Li, Jie Milpitas, US 741 3601
Liu, Zhuan Fremont, US 21 78
Rabello, Silvio J Palo Alto, US 7 171
Smith, Nigel P Hillsboro, US 19 254

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