Parametric uncertainty in optical image modeling

James Potzick; Egon Marx; Mark Davidson

doi:10.1117/12.684670

20 October 2006 Parametric uncertainty in optical image modeling

James Potzick, Egon Marx, Mark Davidson

Proceedings Volume 6349, Photomask Technology 2006; 63494U (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.684670
Event: SPIE Photomask Technology, 2006, Monterey, California, United States

Abstract

Optical photomask feature metrology and wafer exposure process simulation both rely on optical image modeling for accurate results. While it is fair to question the accuracies of the available models, model results also depend on several input parameters describing the object and imaging system. Errors in these parameter values can lead to significant errors in the modeled image. These parameters include wavelength, illumination and objective NA's, magnification, focus, etc. for the optical system, and topography, complex index of refraction n and k, etc. for the object. In this paper each input parameter is varied over a range about its nominal value and the corresponding images simulated. Second order parameter interactions are not explored. Using the scenario of the optical measurement of photomask features, these parametric sensitivities are quantified by calculating the apparent change of the measured linewidth for a small change in the relevant parameter. Then, using reasonable values for the estimated uncertainties of these parameters, the parametric linewidth uncertainties can be calculated and combined to give a lower limit to the linewidth measurement uncertainty for those parameter uncertainties.

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James Potzick, Egon Marx, and Mark Davidson "Parametric uncertainty in optical image modeling", Proc. SPIE 6349, Photomask Technology 2006, 63494U (20 October 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.684670

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