Method and apparatus for integrated circuit layout

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PATENT NO 9995998
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15188753

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A method includes receiving a layout of an integrated circuit (IC) device, the layout having an outer boundary and an inner boundary thereby defining a first region between the outer boundary and the inner boundary and placing a first plurality of dummy patterns in the first region, wherein the first plurality of dummy patterns is lithographically printable. The method further includes performing an Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) process, the first plurality of dummy patterns being position within the first region in such a way that prevents sub-resolution assist features from being inserted into the first region by the OPC process.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTDNO 8 LI-HSIN RD 6 SCIENCE-BASED INDUSTRIAL PARK HSIN-CHU 300-77 R O C

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Chen, Yi-Fan New Taipei, TW 89 664
Hou, Chin-Shan Hsin-Chu, TW 14 200
Hsieh, Tung-Heng Hsinchu County, TW 125 454
Wu, Yu-Bey Hsinchu, TW 32 53

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