Overlay accuracy evaluation in step-and-repeat X-ray lithography

Overlay accuracy in step-and-repeat X-ray lithography is evaluated through MOS device fabrication using an X-ray stepper applied to four lithography levels. Though relatively good overlay accuracies of 0.15 µm (σ) between two levels are obtained, these values are not satisfactory for sub-half-microm...

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Published in:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 1988-07, Vol.27 (7), p.1275-1280
Main Authors: DEGUCHI, K, KOMATSU, K, HORIUCHI, T, HIRATA, K
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Semiconductor electronics. Microelectronics. Optoelectronics. Solid state devices
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