For nanoimprint lithography, computational technologies are still being developed. In this paper, we introduce a new NIL process simulator which simulates the whole imprinting process, and evaluates the quality of the resulting resist film. To overcome the scale difference of each component of the system, which makes it difficult to calculate the process with conventional fluid structure interaction simulators, our simulator utilizes analytically integrated expressions which reduce the dimensions of the calculation region. Additionally, we report on the critical dimension uniformity of sub-20nm contact holes as a demonstration of pattern robustness and discuss advancements made in defectivity, throughput and overlay.
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