Optical Proximity Correction

Model-based OPC, SRAF placement, edge placement error minimization

2.1 nm
Edge Placement Error
12
SRAF Count
8
OPC Iterations
8.5 nm
Max Correction

OPC Parameters

0.30.7
2040
4070
-100
08
020
18
12
EPE = |CD_target - CD_printed|
OPC Correction: Δx(n+1) = Δx(n) + α·EPE(n)
SRAF Placement: optimize NILS while keeping transmission < 10%

Original vs OPC Mask

EPE Convergence

SRAF Distribution

CD Error Map

Correction Magnitude

OPC Impact on NILS

Edge Fragments