Inventor
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN
US57 patents
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ASML NETHERLANDS BV
24 patentsUS10670973B2Jun 2, 2020
Coloring aware optimization
ASML NETHERLANDS BV16 citations84
US10025201B2Jul 17, 2018
Flows of optimization for lithographic processes
ASML NETHERLANDS BV6 citations84
US11487198B2Nov 1, 2022
Patterning device, a method of making the same, and a patterning device design method
ASML NETHERLANDS BV3 citations73
US11480882B2Oct 25, 2022
Flows of optimization for patterning processes
ASML NETHERLANDS BV4 citations73
US11137690B2Oct 5, 2021
Flows of optimization for patterning processes
ASML NETHERLANDS BV3 citations73
US11126077B2Sep 21, 2021
Patterning device, a method of making the same, and a patterning device design method
ASML NETHERLANDS BV2 citations73
US10394131B2Aug 27, 2019
Image log slope (ILS) optimization
ASML NETHERLANDS BV6 citations73
US10990003B2Apr 27, 2021
Binarization method and freeform mask optimization flow
ASML NETHERLANDS BV6 citations71
US11586114B2Feb 21, 2023
Wavefront optimization for tuning scanner based on performance matching
ASML NETHERLANDS BV2 citations70
US11086230B2Aug 10, 2021
Method and apparatus for source mask optimization configured to increase scanner throughput for a patterning process
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations63
US11886124B2Jan 30, 2024
Flows of optimization for patterning processes
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations62
US11747739B2Sep 5, 2023
Method and apparatus for imaging using narrowed bandwidth
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations62
US11022894B2Jun 1, 2021
Rule-based deployment of assist features
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations62
US12092963B2Sep 17, 2024
Method of determining characteristic of patterning process based on defect for reducing hotspot
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations61
US11977334B2May 7, 2024
Wavefront optimization for tuning scanner based on performance matching
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations58
US11681849B2Jun 20, 2023
Method for optimizing a patterning device pattern
ASML NETHERLANDS BV1 citations58
US12210291B2Jan 28, 2025
Aberration impact systems, models, and manufacturing processes
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations57
US11506984B2Nov 22, 2022
Simulation of lithography using multiple-sampling of angular distribution of source radiation
ASML NETHERLANDS BV1 citations57
US11892776B2Feb 6, 2024
Imaging via zeroth order suppression
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations56
US10955755B2Mar 23, 2021
Optimization of assist features and source
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations56
US11846889B2Dec 19, 2023
Method and apparatus for diffraction pattern guided source mask optimization
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations53
US10796063B2Oct 6, 2020
Mapping of patterns between design layout and patterning device
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations52
US10459346B2Oct 29, 2019
Flows of optimization for lithographic processes
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations52
US10331039B2Jun 25, 2019
Rule-based deployment of assist features
ASML NETHERLANDS BV0 citations52
ASML MASKTOOLS BV
15 patentsUS6792591B2Sep 14, 2004
Method of identifying an extreme interaction pitch region, methods of designing mask patterns and manufacturing masks, device manufacturing methods and computer programs
ASML MASKTOOLS BV160 citations99
US7138212B2Nov 21, 2006
Method and apparatus for performing model-based layout conversion for use with dipole illumination
ASML MASKTOOLS BV39 citations95
US7681171B2Mar 16, 2010
Method, program product and apparatus for performing double exposure lithography
ASML MASKTOOLS BV14 citations92
US6875545B2Apr 5, 2005
Method of removing assist features utilized to improve process latitude
ASML MASKTOOLS BV27 citations92
US7355673B2Apr 8, 2008
Method, program product and apparatus of simultaneous optimization for NA-Sigma exposure settings and scattering bars OPC using a device layout
ASML MASKTOOLS BV25 citations91
US7824826B2Nov 2, 2010
Method and apparatus for performing dark field double dipole lithography (DDL)
ASML MASKTOOLS BV9 citations84
US7434195B2Oct 7, 2008
Method for performing full-chip manufacturing reliability checking and correction
ASML MASKTOOLS BV13 citations84
US7100145B2Aug 29, 2006
Method of identifying an extreme interaction pitch region, methods of designing mask patterns and manufacturing masks, device manufacturing methods and computer programs
ASML MASKTOOLS BV13 citations84
US7666554B2Feb 23, 2010
Method and apparatus for performing model-based layout conversion for use with dipole illumination
ASML MASKTOOLS BV11 citations83
US7981576B2Jul 19, 2011
Method and apparatus for performing dark field double dipole lithography (DDL)
ASML MASKTOOLS BV5 citations74
US7617476B2Nov 10, 2009
Method for performing pattern pitch-split decomposition utilizing anchoring features
ASML MASKTOOLS BV7 citations73
US7735052B2Jun 8, 2010
Method of identifying an extreme interaction pitch region, methods of designing mask patterns and manufacturing masks, device manufacturing methods and computer programs
ASML MASKTOOLS BV4 citations63
US7433791B2Oct 7, 2008
Method of performing multiple stage model calibration for optical imaging simulation models
ASML MASKTOOLS BV2 citations62
US7892703B2Feb 22, 2011
CPL mask and a method and program product for generating the same
ASML MASKTOOLS BV1 citations52
US7985515B2Jul 26, 2011
Method and apparatus for performing model-based layout conversion for use with dipole illumination
ASML MASKTOOLS BV0 citations51
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN
6 patentsUS8111921B2Feb 7, 2012
Method and apparatus for performing model-based OPC for pattern decomposed features
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN19 citations92
US8391605B2Mar 5, 2013
Method and apparatus for performing model-based OPC for pattern decomposed features
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN9 citations83
US8644589B2Feb 4, 2014
Method and apparatus for performing model-based OPC for pattern decomposed features
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN8 citations81
US8182969B2May 22, 2012
Lithographic processing method, and device manufactured thereby
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN6 citations80
US8632930B2Jan 21, 2014
Method and apparatus for performing dark field double dipole lithography (DDL)
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN2 citations62
US8486589B2Jul 16, 2013
Lithographic processing method, and device manufactured thereby
HSU DUAN-FU STEPHEN3 citations59
CHEN JANG FUNG
3 patentsUS8132130B2Mar 6, 2012
Method, program product and apparatus for performing mask feature pitch decomposition for use in a multiple exposure process
CHEN JANG FUNG15 citations84
US8910091B2Dec 9, 2014
Method, program product and apparatus for performing double exposure lithography
CHEN JANG FUNG3 citations62
US8122391B2Feb 21, 2012
Method, program product and apparatus for performing double exposure lithography
CHEN JANG FUNG4 citations62
LI XIAOYANG
1 patentASML HOLDING NV
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