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21. 发明授权

US06684172B1 Sensor to predict void free films using various grating structures and characterize fill performance 失效
标题翻译：传感器预测使用各种光栅结构的无空隙膜，并表征填充性能
公开(公告)号：US06684172B1
公开(公告)日：2004-01-27
申请号：US10034165
申请日：2001-12-27
申请人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Steven C. Avanzino , Christopher F. Lyons , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Cyrus E. Tabery
发明人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Steven C. Avanzino , Christopher F. Lyons , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Cyrus E. Tabery
IPC分类号： G01L2500
CPC分类号： C23C16/52 , C23C14/547 , C23C18/1675 , C25D21/12 , H01L21/76877
摘要： One aspect of the invention relates to a metal fill process and systems therefor involving providing a standard calibration wafer having a plurality of fill features of known dimensions in a metalization tool; depositing a metal material over the standard calibration wafer; monitoring the deposition of metal material using a sensor system, the sensor system operable to measure one or more fill process parameters and to generate fill process data; controlling the deposition of metal material to minimize void formation using a control system wherein the control system receives fill process data from the sensor system and analyzes the fill process data to generate a feed-forward control data operative to control the metalization tool; and depositing metal material over a production wafer in the metalization tool using the fill process data generated by the sensor system and the control system. The invention further relates to tool characterization processes and systems therefor.
摘要翻译：本发明的一个方面涉及一种金属填充方法及其系统，其涉及在金属化工具中提供具有已知尺寸的多个填充特征的标准校准晶片; 在标准校准晶片上沉积金属材料; 使用传感器系统监测金属材料的沉积，所述传感器系统可操作以测量一个或多个填充过程参数并产生填充过程数据; 控制金属材料的沉积以最小化使用控制系统的空隙形成，其中控制系统从传感器系统接收填充过程数据并分析填充过程数据以产生可操作以控制金属化工具的前馈控制数据; 以及使用由传感器系统和控制系统产生的填充过程数据在金属化工具中的生产晶片上沉积金属材料。本发明还涉及其工具表征过程及其系统。

22. 发明授权

US06665065B1 Defect detection in pellicized reticles via exposure at short wavelengths 有权
标题翻译：通过在短波长下的曝光在斑点状掩模版中的缺陷检测
公开(公告)号：US06665065B1
公开(公告)日：2003-12-16
申请号：US09829195
申请日：2001-04-09
申请人： Khoi A. Phan , Bhanwar Singh , Wolfram Porsche
发明人： Khoi A. Phan , Bhanwar Singh , Wolfram Porsche
IPC分类号： G01N2100
CPC分类号： G01N21/95692
摘要： A system and method are provided for detecting latent defects in a mask or reticle, which defects may vary as a function of radiation at exposure wavelengths. By way of example, the mask or reticle is inspected, exposed to radiation at a specified wavelength, and then reinspected. A correlation between the inspection results before and after exposure provides an indication of exposure-related defects, which may include defect growth and/or formation of defects caused by the exposure. By way of further illustration, the combination of inspection and exposure of a mask or reticle may be implemented with respect to a pellicized mask or reticle so as to detect additional defects related to use of the pellicle with the mask or reticle.
摘要翻译：提供了用于检测掩模或掩模版中的潜在缺陷的系统和方法，该缺陷可以随曝光波长的辐射而变化。作为示例，检查掩模或掩模版，暴露于指定波长的辐射，然后再检查。暴露前后的检查结果之间的相关性提供暴露相关缺陷的指示，其可以包括由暴露引起的缺陷生长和/或形成缺陷。为了进一步说明，掩模或掩模版的检查和曝光的组合可以相对于薄膜掩模或掩模版实现，以便检测与使用掩模或掩模版的防护薄膜相关的附加缺陷。

23. 发明授权

US06613500B1 Reducing resist residue defects in open area on patterned wafer using trim mask 有权
标题翻译：使用修剪掩模减少图案化晶片上的开放区域中的抗蚀剂残留缺陷
公开(公告)号：US06613500B1
公开(公告)日：2003-09-02
申请号：US09824079
申请日：2001-04-02
申请人： Khoi A. Phan , Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Michael K. Templeton , Jeff Erhardt
发明人： Khoi A. Phan , Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Michael K. Templeton , Jeff Erhardt
IPC分类号： G03F700
CPC分类号： G03F7/70425 , G03F7/2022 , G03F7/203 , G03F7/70466
摘要： One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for reducing resist residue defects on a wafer structure. The method involves providing a semiconductor structure having a photoresist, the photoresist comprising open areas and circuit areas thereon; irradiating the open areas and circuit areas through a first photomask with a first energy dose to effect an image-wise pattern in the photoresist; irradiating the open areas of the photoresist through a second photomask with a second energy dose; and developing the photoresist.
摘要翻译：本发明的一个方面涉及减少晶片结构上的抗蚀剂残留缺陷的方法。该方法包括提供具有光致抗蚀剂的半导体结构，光致抗蚀剂包括开放区域和其上的电路区域; 通过具有第一能量剂量的第一光掩模照射开放区域和电路区域以在光致抗蚀剂中实现成像图案; 通过具有第二能量剂量的第二光掩模照射光致抗蚀剂的开放区域; 并显影光致抗蚀剂。

24. 发明授权

US06612319B1 Low defect EBR nozzle 有权
标题翻译：低缺陷EBR喷嘴
公开(公告)号：US06612319B1
公开(公告)日：2003-09-02
申请号：US09634670
申请日：2000-08-08
申请人： Bharath Rangarajan , Khoi A. Phan , Ursula Q. Quinto
发明人： Bharath Rangarajan , Khoi A. Phan , Ursula Q. Quinto
IPC分类号： B08B302
CPC分类号： H01L21/6708 , B05B15/52 , B05B15/531 , B05B15/55 , Y10S134/902
摘要： An edge bead removal system and method is provided that employs a nozzle for applying edge bead removal solvent to an edge bead of a photoresist material layer disposed on a wafer. The nozzle includes a liquid chamber that can be connected to a supply of edge bead removal and an air supply chamber that can be connected to a supply of air. The supply of air is isolated from the liquid supply chamber during application of the edge bead removal solvent and communicates via the air supply chamber to the liquid supply chamber after application of the edge bead removal solvent thus removing any droplets of edge bead removal solvent remaining in the nozzle tip. A system is also provided that includes an absorbent material that moves from a rest position, during application of the edge bead removal solvent, to an absorbing position that removes or catches any droplets of edge bead removal solvent remaining on the nozzle tip after application of the edge bead removal solvent is completed. A nozzle is also provided that includes a liquid supply chamber with an inner cylindrical surface that is made of or coated with either a hydrophobic material and/or a hydrophilic material.
摘要翻译：提供了一种边缘珠去除系统和方法，其采用用于将边缘珠去除溶剂施加到设置在晶片上的光致抗蚀剂材料层的边缘珠的喷嘴。喷嘴包括可以连接到边缘珠移除的供应的液体室和可以连接到空气供应的空气供应室。在施加边缘珠去除溶剂期间，空气的供应与液体供应室隔离，并且在施加边缘珠粒去除溶剂之后通过供气室与液体供应室连通，从而除去剩余的边缘珠去除溶剂中的任何液滴喷嘴尖端。还提供了一种系统，其包括吸收材料，其在施加边缘珠去除溶剂期间从静止位置移动到吸收位置，该吸收位置在施加之后移除或捕获留在喷嘴尖端上的边缘珠去除溶剂的任何液滴边缘珠去除溶剂完成。还提供了一种喷嘴，其包括具有由疏水材料和/或亲水材料制成或涂覆有内部圆柱形表面的液体供应室。

25. 发明授权

US06594024B1 Monitor CMP process using scatterometry 有权
标题翻译：使用散点法监测CMP过程
公开(公告)号：US06594024B1
公开(公告)日：2003-07-15
申请号：US09886863
申请日：2001-06-21
申请人： Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Carmen Morales
发明人： Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Carmen Morales
IPC分类号： G01B1128
CPC分类号： B24B37/005 , B24B49/12 , G01N21/47 , G01N21/9501 , H01L21/30625
摘要： One aspect of the present invention relates to an in-line system for monitoring and optimizing an on-going CMP process in order to determine a CMP process endpoint comprising a wafer, wherein the wafer is subjected to the CMP process; a CMP process monitoring system for generating a signature related to wafer dimensions for the wafer subjected to the CMP process; and a signature library to which the generated signature is compared to determine a state of the wafer. Another aspect relates to an in-line method for monitoring and optimizing an on-going CMP process involving providing a wafer, wherein the wafer is subjected to a CMP process; generating a signature associated with the wafer; comparing the generated signature to a signature library to determine a state of the wafer; and using a closed-loop feedback control system for modifying the on-going CMP process according to the determined state of the wafer.
摘要翻译：本发明的一个方面涉及用于监测和优化正在进行的CMP工艺的在线系统，以便确定包括晶片的CMP工艺端点，其中晶片经历CMP工艺; 用于生成与经历CMP处理的晶片的晶片尺寸相关的签名的CMP过程监控系统; 以及生成的签名被比较的签名库，以确定晶片的状态。另一方面涉及用于监测和优化涉及提供晶片的正在进行的CMP工艺的在线方法，其中所述晶片经受CMP工艺; 产生与晶片相关联的签名; 将生成的签名与签名库进行比较以确定晶片的状态; 以及使用闭环反馈控制系统来根据所确定的晶片状态来修正正在进行的CMP工艺。

26. 发明授权

US06556303B1 Scattered signal collection using strobed technique 有权
标题翻译：使用频闪技术分散信号采集
公开(公告)号：US06556303B1
公开(公告)日：2003-04-29
申请号：US09902366
申请日：2001-07-10
申请人： Bharath Rangarajan , Michael K. Templeton , Bhanwar Singh , Khoi A. Phan
发明人： Bharath Rangarajan , Michael K. Templeton , Bhanwar Singh , Khoi A. Phan
IPC分类号： G01B1114
CPC分类号： G01B11/0683 , G01B11/0625 , H01L22/12
摘要： The present invention is directed to a system and a method for controlling a thin film formation on a moving substrate as part of a process for manufacturing an integrated circuit. The invention involves the use of scatterometry to control the thin film formation process by analyzing the thin film on the moving substrate in a periodic manner. A registration feature associated with the moving substrate can be utilized in conjunction with a signaling system to determine a position of the moving substrate, whereby a repeatable analysis of a corresponding location on the moving substrate can be performed. Scatterometry permits in-situ measurements of thin film formation progress, whereby thin film formation process conditions can be controlled in a feedback loop to obtain a targeted result. Scatterometry can also be facilitated by providing a grating pattern on a non-production portion of the substrate.
摘要翻译：本发明涉及一种用于控制移动衬底上的薄膜形成的系统和方法，作为用于制造集成电路的工艺的一部分。本发明涉及使用散射法来以周期性方式分析移动基片上的薄膜来控制薄膜形成过程。与移动基板相关联的配准特征可以与信号系统结合使用，以确定移动基板的位置，由此可以执行移动基板上对应位置的可重复分析。散射测量允许原位测量薄膜形成进程，由此可以在反馈回路中控制薄膜形成工艺条件以获得目标结果。也可以通过在基板的非生产部分上提供光栅图案来促进散射测量。

27. 发明授权

US06444381B1 Electron beam flood exposure technique to reduce the carbon contamination 有权
标题翻译：电子束泛滥技术减少碳污染
公开(公告)号：US06444381B1
公开(公告)日：2002-09-03
申请号：US09729295
申请日：2000-12-04
申请人： Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Michael K. Templeton , Bharath Rangarajan , Khoi A. Phan , Bryan K. Choo , Sanjay K. Yedur
发明人： Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Michael K. Templeton , Bharath Rangarajan , Khoi A. Phan , Bryan K. Choo , Sanjay K. Yedur
IPC分类号： G03F900
CPC分类号： G03F1/74 , Y10S430/143
摘要： One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for reducing carbon contamination on a mask involving placing a mask plate having carbon-containing contaminants thereon in a processing chamber; simultaneously contacting the mask plate with oxygen and exposing the mask plate with a flood exposure of electron beams wherein the carbon-containing contaminants are converted to a by-product; and removing the by-product from the processing chamber.
摘要翻译：本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于减少掩模上的碳污染的方法，其涉及将具有含碳污染物的掩模板放置在处理室中; 同时使掩模板与氧气接触，并将电子束的暴露暴露于掩模板，其中含碳污染物转化为副产物; 并从处理室中除去副产物。

28. 发明授权

US06322009B1 Common nozzle for resist development 有权
标题翻译：普通喷嘴用于抗蚀剂开发
公开(公告)号：US06322009B1
公开(公告)日：2001-11-27
申请号：US09429992
申请日：1999-10-29
申请人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh
发明人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh
IPC分类号： B05B900
CPC分类号： H01L21/6708 , H01L21/67051
摘要： A combination nozzle for applying a developer material and a washing solution material at different time intervals to a photoresist material layer disposed on a wafer is provided. The combination nozzle includes a number of developer nozzle tips connected to a developer supply line and a number of washing solution nozzle tips connected to a washing solution supply line. The developer supply line and the washing solution supply line ensure that the developer material and the washing solution material are always substantially isolated from one another. Furthermore, the developer nozzle tips and the washing solution nozzle tips are arranged so that developer material and washing solution material do not come into contact with one another. The volume of the material and the volume flow of the material can be controlled by electronically controlled valves.
摘要翻译：提供了用于将显影剂材料和洗涤液材料以不同的时间间隔施加到设置在晶片上的光致抗蚀剂材料层的组合喷嘴。组合喷嘴包括连接到显影剂供应管线的多个显影剂喷嘴尖端和连接到洗涤溶液供应管线的多个洗涤溶液喷嘴尖端。显影剂供应管线和洗涤溶液供应管线确保显影剂材料和洗涤液材料总是基本上彼此隔离。此外，显影剂喷嘴尖端和洗涤溶液喷嘴尖端被布置成使得显影剂材料和洗涤液材料彼此不接触。材料的体积和材料的体积流量可以通过电子控制阀来控制。

29. 发明授权

US07591902B2 Recirculation and reuse of dummy dispensed resist 有权
标题翻译：虚拟分配抗蚀剂的再循环和再利用
公开(公告)号：US07591902B2
公开(公告)日：2009-09-22
申请号：US11615080
申请日：2006-12-22
申请人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Ursula Q. Quinto , Michael T. Templeton
发明人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Ursula Q. Quinto , Michael T. Templeton
IPC分类号： B05B1/28 , B05B15/04 , B05B3/00 , B05C11/00
CPC分类号： H01L21/6715 , B05B15/50 , B05C11/08
摘要： The present invention provides a system and methodology for dummy-dispensing resist though a dispense head while mitigating waste associated with the dummy-dispense process. The dummy dispensed resist is returned to a reservoir from which it was taken. Between substrate applications, the dispense head can be positioned to dispense resist into a return line. The flow of resist from the dispense head keeps resist from drying at the dispense head. By funneling the dummy-dispensed resist into a return line with low volume, for example, waste from the dummy-dispensing process can be mitigated.
摘要翻译：本发明提供了一种用于分配头的虚拟分配抗蚀剂的系统和方法，同时减轻与虚拟分配过程相关的废物。虚拟分配的抗蚀剂返回到被采集的储存器。在基板应用之间，分配头可以被定位成将抗蚀剂分配到返回线中。来自分配头的抗蚀剂的流动在分配头保持抗干燥。通过将虚拟分配的抗蚀剂漏出到具有低体积的返回管线中，例如，可以减轻来自虚拟分配过程的废物。

30. 发明授权

US07289193B1 Frame structure for turbulence control in immersion lithography 失效
标题翻译：浸没光刻中湍流控制的框架结构
公开(公告)号：US07289193B1
公开(公告)日：2007-10-30
申请号：US11000654
申请日：2004-12-01
申请人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Bhanwar Singh , Khoi A. Phan
发明人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Bhanwar Singh , Khoi A. Phan
IPC分类号： G03B27/54 , G03B27/42
CPC分类号： G03F7/70341
摘要： Disclosed are systems and methods that employ a structural framework of cell gratings placed on a wafer surface during an immersion lithography process to restrict motion of the immersion fluid. Thus, when the stepper lens comes in contact with the immersion fluid, a typically stable immersion fluid dynamics can be maintained with the cells during the immersion lithography process. In addition, various monitoring and control systems are employed to regulate stability of the immersion fluid.
摘要翻译：公开了在浸没光刻工艺期间采用放置在晶片表面上的单元格栅的结构框架以限制浸没流体的运动的系统和方法。因此，当步进透镜与浸没流体接触时，在浸没光刻工艺期间可以与电池一起保持典型稳定的浸没流体动力学。此外，采用各种监控系统来调节浸液的稳定性。

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