Focus Exposure Matrix

05 Lithography & Mask Technology

Notation FEM

Definition

A lithography process-characterization experiment that prints a matrix of fields over intentionally varied focus and exposure-dose settings.

Application

Used to determine best focus, nominal dose, process window, and depth-of-focus/exposure latitude for a resist-patterning process.

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Focus Exposure Matrix; FEM

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