Methods and systems for classifying defects detected on a reticle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8204297
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12394752

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Methods and systems for classifying defects detected on a reticle are provided. One method includes determining an impact that a defect detected on a reticle will have on the performance of a device being fabricated on a wafer based on how at least a portion of the reticle prints or will print on the wafer. The defect is located in the portion of the reticle. The method also includes assigning a classification to the defect based on the impact.

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KLA-TENCOR CORPORATIONONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE MILPITAS CA 95035

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Hess, Carl Los Altos, US 15 673
Xiong, Yalin Union City, US 30 964

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