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31. 发明授权

US06572252B1 System and method for illuminating a semiconductor processing system 有权
标题翻译：用于照射半导体处理系统的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US06572252B1
公开(公告)日：2003-06-03
申请号：US09591085
申请日：2000-06-09
申请人： Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Khoi A. Phan , Bryan K. Choo , Ramkumar Subramanian
发明人： Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Khoi A. Phan , Bryan K. Choo , Ramkumar Subramanian
IPC分类号： F21V704
CPC分类号： H01L21/67005
摘要： The present invention relates to illuminating an interior portion of a processing chamber in a semiconductor processing system. A fiber optic light source is operatively associated with the processing chamber to illuminate the interior of the chamber to facilitate viewing the interior of the chamber.
摘要翻译：本发明涉及照射半导体处理系统中的处理室的内部部分。光纤光源与处理室可操作地相关联以照亮室的内部，以便于观察室的内部。

32. 发明授权

US06541184B1 Nozzle arm movement for resist development 有权
标题翻译：喷嘴臂运动用于抗蚀剂开发
公开(公告)号：US06541184B1
公开(公告)日：2003-04-01
申请号：US09655979
申请日：2000-09-06
申请人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Michael K. Templeton , Sanjay K. Yedur
发明人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Michael K. Templeton , Sanjay K. Yedur
IPC分类号： G03C556
CPC分类号： H01L21/6715 , G03F7/3028
摘要： A system and method is provided that facilitates the application of a uniform layer of developer material on a photoresist material layer. The system includes a multiple tip nozzle and a movement system that moves the nozzle to an operating position above a central region of a photoresist material layer located on a substrate, and applies a volume of developer as the nozzle scan moves across a predetermined path. The movement system moves the nozzle in two dimensions by providing an arm that has a first arm member that is pivotable about a first rotational axis and a second arm member that is pivotable about a second rotational axis or is movable along a translational axis. The system also provides a measurement system that measures the thickness uniformity of the developed photoresist material layer disposed on a test wafer. The thickness uniformity data is used to reconfigure the predetermined path of the nozzle as the developer is applied. The thickness uniformity data can also be used to adjust the volume of developer applied along the path and/or the volume flow rate.
摘要翻译：提供了一种有助于在光致抗蚀剂材料层上施加均匀的显影剂材料层的系统和方法。该系统包括多个尖端喷嘴和运动系统，该运动系统将喷嘴移动到位于基板上的光致抗蚀剂材料层的中心区域上方的操作位置，并且当喷嘴扫描移动穿过预定路径时施加一定体积的显影剂。移动系统通过提供具有第一臂构件的臂来移动喷嘴，该臂具有可围绕第一旋转轴线枢转的第一臂构件和可围绕第二旋转轴线枢转或可沿着平移轴线移动的第二臂构件。该系统还提供了测量设置在测试晶片上的显影的光致抗蚀剂材料层的厚度均匀性的测量系统。当施加显影剂时，厚度均匀性数据用于重新配置喷嘴的预定路径。厚度均匀性数据也可用于调节沿路径施加的显影剂的体积和/或体积流量。

33. 发明授权

US06479820B1 Electrostatic charge reduction of photoresist pattern on development track 有权
标题翻译：光刻胶图案在显影轨上的静电电荷减少
公开(公告)号：US06479820B1
公开(公告)日：2002-11-12
申请号：US09557720
申请日：2000-04-25
申请人： Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Bharath Rangarajan , Khoi A. Phan , Bryan K. Choo
发明人： Bhanwar Singh , Ramkumar Subramanian , Bharath Rangarajan , Khoi A. Phan , Bryan K. Choo
IPC分类号： G03F730
CPC分类号： G03F7/40 , G03F7/405
摘要： In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of processing a photoresist on a semiconductor structure, involving the steps of exposing and developing the photoresist; evaluating the exposed and developed photoresist to determine if negative charges exist thereon; contacting the exposed and developed photoresist with a positive ion carrier thereby reducing any negative charges thereon; and evaluating the exposed and developed photoresist with an electron beam. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a system for processing a patterned photoresist on a semiconductor structure, containing a charge sensor for determining if charges exist on the patterned photoresist and measuring the charges; a means for contacting the patterned photoresist with a positive ion carrier to reduce the charges thereon; a controller for setting at least one of time of contact between the patterned photoresist and the positive ion carrier, temperature of the positive ion carrier, concentration of positive ions in the positive ion carrier, and pressure under which contact between the patterned photoresist and the positive ion carrier occurs; and a device for evaluating the patterned photoresist with an electron beam.
摘要翻译：在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及一种在半导体结构上处理光致抗蚀剂的方法，包括曝光和显影光致抗蚀剂的步骤; 评估曝光和显影的光致抗蚀剂以确定其上是否存在负电荷; 使曝光和显影的光致抗蚀剂与正离子载体接触，从而减少其上的任何负电荷; 并用电子束评估曝光和显影的光致抗蚀剂。在另一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于处理半导体结构上的图案化光致抗蚀剂的系统，其包含用于确定图案化光致抗蚀剂上是否存在电荷并测量电荷的电荷传感器; 用于使图案化的光致抗蚀剂与正离子载体接触以减少其上的电荷的装置; 控制器，用于设置图案化的光致抗蚀剂和正离子载体之间的接触时间中的至少一个，正离子载体的温度，正离子载体中的正离子的浓度以及图案化的光致抗蚀剂和阳离子的正极之间的接触发生离子载体; 以及用电子束评估图案化光致抗蚀剂的装置。

34. 发明授权

US06451512B1 UV-enhanced silylation process to increase etch resistance of ultra thin resists 失效
标题翻译： UV增强的硅烷化方法，以增加超薄抗蚀剂的耐蚀刻性
公开(公告)号：US06451512B1
公开(公告)日：2002-09-17
申请号：US09565691
申请日：2000-05-01
申请人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bhanwar Singh , Michael K. Templeton , Sanjay K. Yedur , Bryan K. Choo
发明人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bhanwar Singh , Michael K. Templeton , Sanjay K. Yedur , Bryan K. Choo
IPC分类号： G03F700
CPC分类号： G03F7/265 , H01L21/0273 , H01L21/31144 , H01L21/32139
摘要： In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of processing an ultrathin resist, involving the steps of depositing the ultra-thin photoresist over a semiconductor substrate, the ultra-thin resist having a thickness less than about 3,000 Å; irradiating the ultra-thin resist with electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of about 250 nm or less; developing the ultra-thin resist; and contacting the ultra-thin resist with a silicon containing compound in an environment of at least one of ultraviolet light and ozone, wherein contact of the ultra-thin resist with the silicon containing compound is conducted between irradiating and developing the ultra-thin resist or after developing the ultra-thin resist.
摘要翻译：在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及一种处理超薄抗蚀剂的方法，包括以下步骤：在半导体衬底上沉积超薄光致抗蚀剂，超薄抗蚀剂的厚度小于约; 用波长约250nm或更小的电磁辐射照射超薄抗蚀剂; 开发超薄抗蚀剂; 以及在紫外光和臭氧中的至少一种的环境下使超薄抗蚀剂与含硅化合物接触，其中超薄抗蚀剂与含硅化合物的接触在照射和显影超薄抗蚀剂之间进行，或在开发超薄抗蚀剂后。

35. 发明授权

US06248175B1 Nozzle arm movement for resist development 有权
标题翻译：喷嘴臂运动用于抗蚀剂开发
公开(公告)号：US06248175B1
公开(公告)日：2001-06-19
申请号：US09430001
申请日：1999-10-29
申请人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Michael K. Templeton , Sanjay K. Yedur
发明人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh , Michael K. Templeton , Sanjay K. Yedur
IPC分类号： B05C1100
CPC分类号： H01L21/6715 , G03F7/3021
摘要： A system and method is provided that facilitates the application of a uniform layer of developer material on a photoresist material layer. The system includes a nozzle adapted to apply a predetermined volume of developer material on a photoresist material layer along a linear path having a length approximately equal to the diameter of the photoresist material layer. A movement system moves the nozzle to a first position offset from a central region of the photoresist material layer for applying a first predetermined volume of developer material to the photoresist material layer while the developer material is spin coated. The movement system also moves the nozzle to a second position offset from the central region for applying a second predetermined volume of developer material to the photoresist material layer while the developer is spin coated. The first position is located on an opposite side of the central region with respect to the second position. A method of adjusting the offset position and/or volume of developer material applied at the first and second position is also provided. The method utilizes developed photoresist material layer thickness data provided by a measurement system to adjust the offset position and/or volume of the developer.
摘要翻译：提供了一种有助于在光致抗蚀剂材料层上施加均匀的显影剂材料层的系统和方法。该系统包括适于沿着具有大致等于光致抗蚀剂材料层的直径的直线路径的光致抗蚀剂材料层上施加预定体积的显影剂材料的喷嘴。移动系统将喷嘴移动到偏离光致抗蚀剂材料层的中心区域的第一位置，以在旋转涂覆显影剂材料的同时将第一预定体积的显影剂材料施加到光致抗蚀剂材料层。移动系统还将喷嘴移动到偏离中心区域的第二位置，以在显影剂被旋涂时施加第二预定体积的显影剂材料到光致抗蚀剂材料层。第一位置相对于第二位置位于中心区域的相反侧。还提供了一种调节在第一和第二位置施加的显影剂材料的偏移位置和/或体积的方法。该方法利用由测量系统提供的显影的光致抗蚀剂材料层厚度数据来调节显影剂的偏移位置和/或体积。

36. 发明授权

US07034930B1 System and method for defect identification and location using an optical indicia device 失效
标题翻译：使用光标记设备进行缺陷识别和定位的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07034930B1
公开(公告)日：2006-04-25
申请号：US09634302
申请日：2000-08-08
申请人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan
发明人： Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan
IPC分类号： G01N21/88
CPC分类号： G01N21/9501 , G01N21/956
摘要： A measuring system and method are provided for defect identification and location. The system an optical measurement device adapted to view a workpiece along an optical path, and an optical indicia device located in the optical path between the workpiece and the measurement device, which is adapted to provide location information to the system or a user. The location information can be used to correlate defect locations identified in a wafer before and after a process step, as well as between two different wafers. The optical indicia device may further allow the use of field comparison techniques in identifying and locating defects in a blank or unpatterned workpiece. The indicia device may comprise, for example, a transparent member having a grid or other optical indicia patterned thereon, allowing inspection of the workpiece with reference to the optical indicia pattern.
摘要翻译：提供了一种用于缺陷识别和定位的测量系统和方法。该系统适于沿着光路观察工件，以及位于工件和测量装置之间的光路中的光学标记装置，其适于向系统或用户提供位置信息。位置信息可用于将在晶片中识别的缺陷位置与处理步骤之间以及两个不同的晶片之间相关联。光学标记装置还可以允许使用现场比较技术来识别和定位空白或未图案化的工件中的缺陷。标记装置可以包括例如具有图案化的网格或其他光学标记的透明构件，允许参考光标记图案检查工件。

37. 发明授权

US07153364B1 Re-circulation and reuse of dummy-dispensed resist 失效
标题翻译：虚拟分配抗蚀剂的再循环和再利用
公开(公告)号：US07153364B1
公开(公告)日：2006-12-26
申请号：US10000208
申请日：2001-10-23
申请人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Ursula Q. Quinto , Michael K. Templeton
发明人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan , Ursula Q. Quinto , Michael K. Templeton
IPC分类号： B05B1/28 , B05B15/04 , B05B3/00
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。

38. 发明授权

US06762133B1 System and method for control of hardmask etch to prevent pattern collapse of ultra-thin resists 失效
标题翻译：用于控制硬掩模蚀刻的系统和方法，以防止超薄抗蚀剂的图案崩溃
公开(公告)号：US06762133B1
公开(公告)日：2004-07-13
申请号：US09911241
申请日：2001-07-23
申请人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan
发明人： Bharath Rangarajan , Ramkumar Subramanian , Khoi A. Phan
IPC分类号： H01L4302
CPC分类号： G03F7/40 , H01L21/0274 , H01L21/0337
摘要： The present invention relates to systems and methods for mitigating pattern collapse in ultra-thin resist processing. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to etching extremely fine patterns into a hardmask immediately after developing an ultra-thin resist, wherein the resist is not dried.
摘要翻译：本发明涉及减轻超薄抗蚀剂加工中的图案塌陷的系统和方法。在一个实施例中，本发明涉及在显影超薄抗蚀剂之后将极细图案刻蚀成硬掩模，其中抗蚀剂不被干燥。

39. 发明授权

US06486072B1 System and method to facilitate removal of defects from a substrate 失效
标题翻译：有助于从基底去除缺陷的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US06486072B1
公开(公告)日：2002-11-26
申请号：US09709974
申请日：2000-11-10
申请人： Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh
发明人： Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh
IPC分类号： H01L21302
CPC分类号： H01L21/02046
摘要： A system and method are disclosed for facilitating removal of a defect from a substrate. A charge is applied at the surface of substrate, such as in the form of an ionized gas, to weaken attractive forces between the defect and the substrate. As a result of weakening the attractive forces, a suitable defect removal system may be employed to remove the defect.
摘要翻译：公开了一种用于便于从基底去除缺陷的系统和方法。在基板的表面，例如以电离气体的形式施加电荷，以减弱缺陷和基板之间的吸引力。作为吸引力减弱的结果，可以采用合适的缺陷去除系统来去除缺陷。

40. 发明授权

US07001830B2 System and method of pattern recognition and metrology structure for an X-initiative layout design 失效
标题翻译：用于X主动布局设计的模式识别和计量结构的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07001830B2
公开(公告)日：2006-02-21
申请号：US10653309
申请日：2003-09-02
申请人： Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh
发明人： Khoi A. Phan , Bharath Rangarajan , Bhanwar Singh
IPC分类号： H01L21/20 , H01L21/36
CPC分类号： G03F7/70625 , G03F7/70633 , G03F9/7076 , Y10S438/975
摘要： The present invention relates to inspection methods and systems utilized to provide a best means for inspection of a wafer. The methods and systems include wafer-to-reticle alignment, layer-to-layer alignment and wafer surface feature inspection. The wafer-to-reticle alignment is improved by the addition of diagonal lines to existing alignment marks to decrease the intersection size and corresponding area that a desired point can reside. Layer-to-layer alignment is improved in a similar manner by the addition of oblique and/or non-linear line segments to existing overlay targets. Also, providing for wafer surface inspection in a multitude of desired diagonal axes allows for more accurate feature measurement.
摘要翻译：本发明涉及用于提供用于检查晶片的最佳方法的检查方法和系统。该方法和系统包括晶片到标线片对准，层间对准和晶片表面特征检查。通过将对角线添加到现有的对准标记来减小交叉点大小和期望点可以驻留的对应区域来改善晶片到标线阵列对准。通过向现有覆盖目标添加倾斜和/或非线性线段，以类似的方式改善了层间对齐。此外，在多个所需的对角轴中提供晶片表面检查允许更精确的特征测量。

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