Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor – Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2006-01-31
Smith, Matthew (Department: 2825)
Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor
Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
C716S030000, C716S030000, C430S005000, C430S312000, C430S313000, C430S330000, C355S027000, C355S029000, C355S040000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06993742
ABSTRACT:
A proximity correction tool receives an indication of a feature in a lithographic design. The proximity correction tool predicts a film edge placement for the feature in a resist film based at least in part on thermal proximity effects in the resist film.
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Fryer David S.
Phung Thanh N.
Singh Vivek K.
Diehl Robert A.
Intel Corporation
Smith Matthew
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