Abstract

In optimizing e-beam resist process conditions for photomask lithography, the primary performance measurements for optimization are resolution, critical dimension uniformity (CDU), line edge roughness (LER), and linearity. Through technology nodes, one parameter that has consistently shown a critical impact on these factors is the post exposure bake (PEB) condition. With 32nm e-beam resist technologies having reduced temperature sensitivity, this paper investigates the current impact of PEB conditions. The PEB assessment will summarize the influence of PEB temperature, duration and environment flow on 32 nm positive tone resists by reporting and analyzing two of the primary performance measurements: CDU and LER.

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