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Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing: The Role of Lithography 可持续半导体制造:光刻技术的作用
IF 2.7 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-19 DOI: 10.1109/tsm.2024.3416830
Emily Gallagher, Lars-Åke Ragnarsson, Cedric Rolin
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Efficient Dual-Attention-Based Knowledge Distillation Network for Unsupervised Wafer Map Anomaly Detection 基于知识蒸馏网络的高效双注意无监督晶圆图异常检测
IF 2.3 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-18 DOI: 10.1109/TSM.2024.3416055
Mohammad Mehedi Hasan;Naigong Yu;Imran Khan Mirani
Detecting wafer map anomalies is crucial for preventing yield loss in semiconductor fabrication, although intricate patterns and resource-intensive labeled data prerequisites hinder precise deep-learning segmentation. This paper presents an innovative, unsupervised method for detecting pixel-level anomalies in wafer maps. It utilizes an efficient dual attention module with a knowledge distillation network to learn defect distributions without anomalies. Knowledge transfer is achieved by distilling information from a pre-trained teacher into a student network with similar architecture, except an efficient dual attention module is incorporated atop the teacher network’s feature pyramid hierarchies, which enhances feature representation and segmentation across pyramid hierarchies that selectively emphasize relevant and discard irrelevant features by capturing contextual associations in positional and channel dimensions. Furthermore, it enables student networks to acquire an improved knowledge of hierarchical features to identify anomalies across different scales accurately. The dissimilarity in feature pyramids acts as a discriminatory function, predicting the likelihood of an abnormality, resulting in highly accurate pixel-level anomaly detection. Consequently, our proposed method excelled on the WM-811K and MixedWM38 datasets, achieving AUROC, AUPR, AUPRO, and F1-Scores of (99.65%, 99.35%), (97.31%, 92.13%), (90.76%, 84.66%) respectively, alongside an inference speed of 3.204 FPS, showcasing its high precision and efficiency.
检测晶圆图异常对于防止半导体制造中的良率损失至关重要,但复杂的模式和资源密集型标记数据前提条件阻碍了精确的深度学习分割。本文提出了一种创新的无监督方法,用于检测晶圆图中的像素级异常。它利用高效的双重关注模块和知识提炼网络来学习无异常的缺陷分布。除了在教师网络的特征金字塔层次结构上加入高效的双重注意模块外,知识转移是通过将预先训练好的教师网络中的信息提炼到具有类似结构的学生网络中来实现的,这种结构通过捕捉位置和通道维度中的上下文关联,增强了金字塔层次结构中的特征表示和分割,从而有选择性地强调相关特征,摒弃无关特征。此外,它还能使学生网络获得更好的分层特征知识,从而准确识别不同尺度的异常情况。特征金字塔中的不相似性可作为一种判别功能,预测异常的可能性,从而实现高精度的像素级异常检测。因此,我们提出的方法在 WM-811K 和 MixedWM38 数据集上表现出色,AUROC、AUPR、AUPRO 和 F1 分数分别为(99.65%、99.35%)、(97.31%、92.13%)、(90.76%、84.66%),推理速度为 3.204 FPS,显示了其高精度和高效率。
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Elimination of Si-C Defect on Wafer Surface in High-Temperature SPM Process Through Nitrogen Purge in 300-mm Single-Wafer Chamber 在高温 SPM 工艺中通过 300 毫米单晶片室中的氮气吹扫消除晶圆表面的 Si-C 缺陷
IF 2.3 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-18 DOI: 10.1109/TSM.2024.3416079
Rajan Kumar Singh;Alfie Lin;Haley Lin;Max Chen;Yvonne Pan;Nancy Cho;Willy Chen;Jamiet Tung;Walt Hu;Wilson Huang
During semiconductor manufacturing, the high temperature sulfuric acid peroxide mixture (SPM) and airborne molecule contaminants (AMCs) can result in the formation of defects such as Silicon-carbide (Si-C) on the wafer surface. Furthermore, defects adversely affect device performance, yield, and manufacturing productivity. In this work, a novel approach is proposed by introducing an additional nitrogen (N2) gas purge nozzle inside the single wafer chamber to reduce total volatile organic compounds (t-VOC). Additionally, we provide insights into the mechanism underlying defect formation in SPM which has not been previously explained. In SPM process, defects are formed by AMCs and high temperature. So, various AMCs were investigated in this work. Moreover, the correlation of the number of Si-C defect with temperature and duration of chemical flow was also analyzed. The experimental results demonstrated that defects and t-VOC follow the same concentration trend. Our nitrogen purge method effectively diluted the chamber environment, reducing the adhesion energy between contamination particles and the wafer surface. A suitable N2 purging rate inside the single-wafer chamber facilitated the elimination of around 63% of defects from wafer surface. Hence, this approach can be crucial in minimizing the Si-C defects and improving the chamber environment for high-temperature SPM wet-cleaning process.
在半导体制造过程中,高温过氧化硫酸混合物(SPM)和空气中的分子污染物(AMC)会在晶片表面形成碳化硅(Si-C)等缺陷。此外,缺陷还会对设备性能、产量和生产效率产生不利影响。在这项工作中,我们提出了一种新方法,即在单晶圆腔内引入一个额外的氮气(N2)吹扫喷嘴,以减少总挥发性有机化合物(t-VOC)。此外,我们还深入探讨了 SPM 中缺陷形成的内在机理,而这一机理此前尚未得到解释。在 SPM 过程中,缺陷是由 AMC 和高温形成的。因此,本研究对各种 AMC 进行了研究。此外,还分析了 Si-C 缺陷数量与温度和化学流动持续时间的相关性。实验结果表明,缺陷和 t-VOC 遵循相同的浓度趋势。我们的氮气吹扫方法有效地稀释了腔室环境,降低了污染颗粒与晶片表面之间的附着能量。单晶圆室内合适的氮气吹扫率有助于消除晶圆表面约 63% 的缺陷。因此,这种方法对于最大限度地减少 Si-C 缺陷和改善高温 SPM 湿式清洁工艺的腔室环境至关重要。
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Computational Study of Chemical Uniformity Impacts on Electrodeposition 化学均匀性对电沉积影响的计算研究
IF 2.3 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-13 DOI: 10.1109/TSM.2024.3414121
Adam Chalupa;Joel Warner;Jarett Martin
Industrial semiconductor electrodeposition plating cells require recirculation of process chemicals with consistent flow and minimal contaminants to prevent defects from developing during film deposition. This manuscript investigates how recirculation nozzle quality and nozzle machining can affect bath chemical uniformity. Computational fluid dynamics simulations are utilized to visualize bath chemical velocities based on variable nozzle conditions in four case studies. Results show that strict quality control of inlet nozzles, in conjunction with proper mounting angles, induce laminar bath flow. Greater fluid uniformity and laminar flow translate to a reduction of in-line defects and increased wafer yield.
工业半导体电沉积电镀单元要求工艺化学品的再循环具有稳定的流量和最少的污染物,以防止薄膜沉积过程中产生缺陷。本手稿研究了再循环喷嘴质量和喷嘴加工如何影响镀液化学均匀性。在四个案例研究中,利用计算流体动力学模拟可视化基于不同喷嘴条件的熔池化学速度。结果表明,严格的入口喷嘴质量控制与适当的安装角度相结合,可产生层流浴。更高的流体均匀性和层流可减少在线缺陷,提高晶片产量。
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A Study on the Improvement of Safety and Efficiency of Clean Rooms in Semiconductor Factories Through Real Fire Experiments 通过真实火灾实验提高半导体工厂洁净室安全性和效率的研究
IF 2.3 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-10 DOI: 10.1109/TSM.2024.3411662
Sanghyuk Hong;Hasung Kong
The increasing number of fires in semiconductor factories requires new approaches to fire safety. It is important to study the specifics of the activities of companies that use potentially flammable materials in production, such as air filtration units, electrical cables and floor panels. The aim of the study was therefore to determine the level of fire risk in the clean rooms of these companies by means of real fire experiments. As a result, a fire risk assessment of the main combustible materials such as air filtration units, electrical cables and floor panels in the plenum room on the top floor of the cleanroom was carried out. The results of the experiment showed a low ignition propensity of the air filtration unit and limited fire propagation in the event of ignition. High calorific materials, such as fibreglass in filters, were identified as increasing the risk. Based on this, it was proposed to replace these materials with flame retardant materials and to improve the stop/fire control systems of the air filtration units. The results obtained in the study should be used for the development of technical recommendations for improving fire safety in critical premises at semiconductor factories.
随着半导体工厂火灾数量的不断增加,需要采取新的消防安全方法。研究在生产中使用潜在易燃材料(如空气过滤装置、电缆和地板)的企业的具体活动非常重要。因此,研究的目的是通过真实的火灾实验来确定这些公司无尘室的火灾风险水平。因此,我们对无尘室顶层通风室中的空气过滤装置、电缆和地板等主要可燃材料进行了火灾风险评估。实验结果表明,空气过滤装置的着火倾向较低,着火时火势蔓延有限。高热量材料(如过滤器中的玻璃纤维)被认为会增加风险。在此基础上,建议用阻燃材料取代这些材料,并改进空气过滤装置的阻燃/防火控制系统。研究结果应用于制定技术建议,以改善半导体工厂关键场所的消防安全。
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Modeling the Energy Consumption of Integrated Circuit fab Infrastructure 集成电路制造基础设施能耗建模
IF 2.7 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.1109/tsm.2024.3408926
I.-Y. Liu, L. Van Winckel, L. Boakes, M. Garcia Bardon, C. Rolin, L.-Å. Ragnarsson
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Advances in the Thermal Study of Polymers for Microelectronics Using the Thermally Induced Curvature Approach 利用热诱导曲率法对微电子聚合物进行热研究的进展
IF 2.3 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-06 DOI: 10.1109/TSM.2024.3410513
Benjamin Vavrille;Lionel Vignoud;Laurent-Luc Chapelon;Rafael Estevez
Thermoset resins are singular materials in the field of microelectronics. Because they exhibit a high contrast of thermomechanical properties with other integrated materials like oxides, metals or silicon, polymers can threaten the mechanical integrity of stacks. Knowing polymer properties allows manufacturers to foresee the compatibility between materials and improve chipsets reliability. At a bilayer scale, the properties mismatch between the polymer film and the silicon substrate causes an overall curvature of the wafer which evolves with temperature. By comparing the thermally induced curvature of two distinct substrates with the same film, the biaxial modulus and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the film can be determined. This method can not only check the achievement of the polymer cross-linking, but also estimates their relaxation temperatures. In this article, we present the ability of this method to, not only, measure those properties in the glassy state, but also, for the first time, in the rubbery state. We also illustrate the proficiency of this approach in detecting and characterizing two successive glassy states.
热固性树脂是微电子领域的一种特殊材料。由于聚合物与氧化物、金属或硅等其他集成材料的热机械特性反差很大,因此会威胁到堆栈的机械完整性。了解聚合物的特性可以让制造商预见材料之间的兼容性,提高芯片组的可靠性。在双层尺度上,聚合物薄膜和硅衬底之间的特性不匹配会导致晶片整体弯曲,这种弯曲会随温度变化而变化。通过比较使用相同薄膜的两种不同基底的热诱导曲率,可以确定薄膜的双轴模量和热膨胀系数。这种方法不仅能检测聚合物交联的实现情况,还能估算它们的弛豫温度。在本文中,我们介绍了这种方法不仅能测量玻璃态的这些特性,还首次测量了橡胶态的这些特性。我们还说明了这种方法在检测和表征两种连续玻璃态时的熟练程度。
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3-D NAND Oxide/Nitride Tier Stack Thickness and Zonal Measurements With Infrared Metrology 利用红外测量技术测量 3D NAND 氧化物/氮化物层叠厚度和区域分布
IF 2.3 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-06-03 DOI: 10.1109/TSM.2024.3404475
Youcheng Wang;Zhuo Chen;Cong Wang;Nick Keller;G. Andrew Antonelli;Zhuan Liu;Troy Ribaudo;Rostislav Grynko
Three dimensional Not-And (3D NAND) flash memory devices are scaling in the vertical direction to more than 200 oxide/sacrificial wordline nitride layers to further increase storage capacity and enhance energy efficiency. The accurate measurement of the thicknesses of these layers is critical to controlling stress-induced wafer warping and pattern distortion. While traditional optical metrology in the UV-vis-NIR range offers a non-destructive inline solution for high volume manufacturing, we demonstrate in this paper, that mid-IR metrology has advantages in de-correlating oxide and nitride thicknesses owing to their unique absorption signatures. Furthermore, because of the depths sensitivity of oxide and nitride absorptions, the simulated measurement results show the ability to differentiate thickness variations in the vertical zones. Good blind test results were obtained with a machine learning model trained on pseudo-references and pseudo spectra with added skew.
三维非并行(3D NAND)闪存设备正在垂直方向上扩展到 200 多层氧化物/人工字线氮化层,以进一步提高存储容量和能效。准确测量这些层的厚度对于控制应力引起的晶片翘曲和图案变形至关重要。传统的紫外-可见-近红外光学测量为大批量生产提供了无损的在线解决方案,而我们在本文中证明,中红外测量由于其独特的吸收特征,在去相关氧化物和氮化物厚度方面具有优势。此外,由于氧化物和氮化物吸收的深度敏感性,模拟测量结果显示了区分垂直区域厚度变化的能力。利用在伪参考和添加了倾斜度的伪光谱上训练的机器学习模型,获得了良好的盲测结果。
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Optimization of Void Defects at TiN/Si:HfO2 Interface for 3D Ferroelectric Memory 优化三维铁电存储器的 TiN/Si:HfO2 接口空隙缺陷
IF 2.7 3区 工程技术 Q1 Engineering Pub Date : 2024-05-21 DOI: 10.1109/tsm.2024.3403230
Dongxue Zhao, Zhiliang Xia, Yi Yang, Meiying Liu, Yuancheng Yang, Zongliang Huo
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Observation and Suppression of Growth Pits Formed on 4H-SiC Epitaxial Films Grown Using Halide Chemical Vapor Deposition Process 观察和抑制使用卤化物化学气相沉积工艺生长的 4H-SiC 外延薄膜上形成的生长坑
IF 2.3 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC Pub Date : 2024-04-30 DOI: 10.1109/TSM.2024.3395361
Yoshiaki Daigo;Keisuke Kurashima;Shigeaki Ishii;Ichiro Mizushima
In this study, the origin of growth pits on the surface of 4H-silicon carbide epitaxial films grown using a chemical vapor deposition reactor was clarified by evaluating the surface morphology of substrates immediately before the epitaxial growth and of epitaxial films. When the film was grown under non-optimized conditions, we found that numerous Si particles were formed on the surface of the substrate before the epitaxial growth and that the numerous growth pits on the subsequently grown epitaxial film were originated from Si particles. We observed that, by increasing the HCl flow rate through the outer nozzles in the gas inlet, which has a double-pipe structure consisting of inner and outer nozzles, the growth pit density was successfully decreased.
本研究通过评估外延生长前基底和外延薄膜的表面形态,阐明了使用化学气相沉积反应器生长的 4H 碳化硅外延薄膜表面生长坑的起源。当薄膜在非优化条件下生长时,我们发现基底表面在外延生长前形成了大量的硅颗粒,而随后生长的外延薄膜上的大量生长凹坑则源于硅颗粒。我们观察到,通过增加气体入口外喷嘴(由内外喷嘴组成的双管结构)中的盐酸流速,成功地降低了生长坑密度。
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