Abstract:
A method and system for generating high density registration maps for masks is disclosed. A data preparation module generates a plurality of anchor points of the mask. Additionally, the data preparation module generates a plurality of sample points. Weights are generated as well in the data preparation module and the weights are used later on in the data fusion module. The positions of anchor points are measured with a registration tool in a mask coordinate system according to a generated recipe. The positions of sample points are determined with an inspection tool in a mask coordinate system according to a generated recipe. The measured positions of the anchor points and the measured positions of the sample points are passed to a data fusion module where a registration map is determined.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a method for measuring positions of structures on a mask and thereby determining mask manufacturing errors. It is shown, that from a plurality measurement sites an influence of an optical proximity effect on a position measurement of structures on the mask, is determined with a metrology tool. A rendered image of the data representation of the structures is obtained. Additionally, at least one optical image of the pattern within the area on the mask is captured with the imaging system of the metrology tool. The field of view of the metrology tool is approximately identical to the size of the selected area of the mask design data. Finally, a residual is determined, which shows the manufacturing based proximity effect.