Method providing for asymmetric pupil configuration for an extreme ultraviolet lithography process

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PATENT NO 9886543
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15040049

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A pattern of features of an integrated circuit is provided. A configuration of a pupil of an extreme ultraviolet wavelength radiation beam (also referred to as an illumination mode), is selected. The selected configuration is an asymmetric, single pole configuration. At least one disparity is determined between a simulated imaging using the selected configuration and a designed imaging for the pattern of features. A parameter (also referred to as a compensation parameter) is then modified to address the at least one disparity, wherein the parameter at least one a design feature, a mask feature, and a lithography process parameter. A substrate is then exposed to the pattern of features using the selected configuration and the modified parameter.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Chen, Jeng-Horng Hsinchu, TW 137 3250
Chen, Norman Hsinchu, TW 23 130
Chung, Chia-Chun Taoyuan County, TW 19 278
Shih, Chih-Tsung Hsinchu, TW 146 2276
Yen, Anthony Hsinchu, TW 157 3414
Yu, Shinn-Sheng Hsinchu, TW 132 3917

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