Resolution

05 Lithography & Mask Technology

Notation CD = k₁λ/NA (Rayleigh scaling)

Definition

In lithography, the minimum feature size that an exposure system and process can print on a wafer.

Application

Used to assess printable circuit dimensions and guide choices of exposure wavelength, numerical aperture, and lithographic process conditions.

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lithographic resolution; lithography resolution

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