학술논문

Optimization of Nano-Grating Pitch Evaluation Method Based on Line Edge Roughness Analysis
Document Type
article
Source
Measurement Science Review, Vol 17, Iss 6, Pp 264-268 (2017)
Subject
Pitch evaluation
nano-grating standard
line edge roughness
atomic force microscope
Mathematics
QA1-939
Language
English
ISSN
1335-8871
Abstract
Pitch uncertainty and line edge roughness are among the critical quality attributes of a pitch standard and normally the analyses of these two parameters are separate. The analysis of self-traceable Cr atom lithography nano-gratings shows a positive relevance and sensitivity between LER and evaluated standard deviation of pitch. Therefore, LER can be used as an aided pre-evaluation parameter for the pitch calculation method, such as the gravity center method or the zero-crossing points method. The optimization of the nano-grating evaluation method helps to obtain the accurate pitch value with fewer measurements and provide a comprehensive characterization of pitch standards.