System and method for using first-principles simulation to...

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2003-09-30

2011-12-06

Shah, Kamini S (Department: 2128)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Simulating electronic device or electrical system

C703S007000, C700S121000, C438S005000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08073667

ABSTRACT:
A method, system and computer readable medium for controlling a process performed by a semiconductor processing tool includes inputting data relating to a process performed by the semiconductor processing tool, and inputting a first principles physical model relating to the semiconductor processing tool. First principles simulation is then performed using the input data and the physical model to provide a first principles simulation result, and the first principles simulation result is used to control the process performed by the semiconductor processing tool.

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