Optical proximity correction for directed-self-assembly guiding patterns

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PATENT NO 9836556
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15085096

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Aspects of the disclosed technology relate to techniques of optical proximity correction for directed self-assembly guiding patterns. An initial mask pattern for photomask fabrication is first generated by performing a plurality of conventional optical proximity correction iterations. Predicted print errors for two or more via-type features are then determined based on a predicted guiding pattern for the two or more via-type features, a target guiding pattern for the two or more via-type features, and correlation information between a plurality of guiding pattern parameters and location and size parameters for the two or more via-type features. Here the predicted guiding pattern is derived based on the initial mask pattern. Based on the predicted print errors and the correlation information, the initial mask pattern is adjusted to generate a new mask pattern.

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SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE INC5800 GRANITE PARKWAY SUITE 600 PLANO TX 75024

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Hong, Le Vacaville, US 18 68
Lei, Junjiang Fremont, US 29 153
Ma, Yuansheng Fremont, US 21 171

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