M. Steigerwalt, David Urrabazo, R. Baiocco, Ryan Kelly, A. Minns, Derek Dechamplain, Qifang Qiao, R. van Roijen
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The performance of a subset of the logic devices on a recent new design showed unexpected variation. Analysis showed that the nitride/oxide spacer exhibited excessive roughness in certain areas of a logic chip, causing the observed device shift. To execute the experiments required to correct the issue we developed a method to use inline measurement to quantify spacer quality. This helped to improve spacer quality without delaying availability of the product.