Method and system for reducing ARC layer removal by condensing the ARC layer
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1. A semiconductor device comprising:
- a plurality of memory cells having a condensed antireflective coating (ARC) layer;
wherein the plurality of memory cells are defined using the ARC layer that is condensed from a first thickness to a second thickness prior to use in defining the plurality of memory cells, the second thickness being configured to reduce optical reflections during fabrication of the plurality of memory cells; and
wherein the condensed ARC layer is resistant to removal during a photoresist strip.
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Abstract
A method and system for providing a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method and system include depositing an antireflective coating (ARC) layer. The ARC layer has a first thickness, as deposited, that is greater than a second, desired thickness of the ARC layer. The method and system further include condensing the ARC layer to the desired thickness. Consequently, the removal of the ARC layer during a photoresist strip is impeded.
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1. A semiconductor device comprising:
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a plurality of memory cells having a condensed antireflective coating (ARC) layer;
wherein the plurality of memory cells are defined using the ARC layer that is condensed from a first thickness to a second thickness prior to use in defining the plurality of memory cells, the second thickness being configured to reduce optical reflections during fabrication of the plurality of memory cells; and
wherein the condensed ARC layer is resistant to removal during a photoresist strip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
a plurality of logic cells;
wherein the plurality of logic cells are defined using the ARC layer that is condensed from a first thickness to a second thickness prior to use in defining the plurality of logic cells.
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7. A semiconductor device, comprising:
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a plurality of memory cells having a condensed antireflective coating (ARC) layer beneath a photoresist layer;
wherein the plurality of memory cells are defined using the ARC layer that is condensed from a first thickness to a second thickness prior to deposition of the photoresist layer, the second thickness being configured to reduce optical reflections during fabrication of the plurality of memory cells; and
wherein the condensed ARC layer is resistant to removal during a photoresist strip.
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