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20 March 2020 Machine learning and hybrid metrology using HV-SEM and optical methods to monitor channel hole tilting in-line for 3D NAND wafer production
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Abstract
Tilted channel holes affect final yield significantly in High Aspect Ratio (HAR) 3D NAND memory wafer processing. An in-line measurement method is developed to use machine learning that utilizes the spectra from optical metrology to map Tilt-X and Tilt-Y. Reliable reference is provided by high voltage SEM. Results show that the correlation of optical and HV e-Beam measurements has R2 more than 0.92. In addition, measurement throughput is improved tremendously by 40% from e-Beam to optical metrology. Combined with other optical metrology on the same platform (thickness, and Optical CD), this method is much efficient for in-line tilt measurement after channel hole etch process.
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Michael Meng, Leeming Tu, Jian Mi, Haydn Zhou, and Xi Zou "Machine learning and hybrid metrology using HV-SEM and optical methods to monitor channel hole tilting in-line for 3D NAND wafer production", Proc. SPIE 11325, Metrology, Inspection, and Process Control for Microlithography XXXIV, 113250O (20 March 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2551622
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KEYWORDS
Semiconducting wafers

Machine learning

3D metrology

Wafer-level optics

Metrology

Channel projecting optics

Optical metrology

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