This presentation demonstrates one of Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) solutions where a combination of design rules
and lithography analysis (NILS, MEEF, and PW) is used as a basis for physical design correction and optimization.
A physical design flow typically includes RET/OPC and post-OPC verification (Silicon DRC) steps. Error markers,
generated at the verification step, show locations of so-called "hot spots" which are lithographically sensitive, areas
prone to silicon failures. In our approach "hot spots" are traced back to a design and the design has been optimized to
make those areas manufacturable. "Hot spot" markers of a flat post OPC layout are analyzed and categorized and only a
unique instance of a "hot spot" is traced back to design hierarchy and corrected. Layout correction and optimization is
guided by litho analysis and design intent. A set of lithography specific local constraints is added to a set of global
constraints (DRC rules). A constraint-solving engine generates a new version of the layout that is DRC correct and is
now "lithography/OPC friendly". Depending on a user accessible set of parameters, design correction could be done
with or without polygons edge segmentation and without critical area increase. Different lithography technologies (such
as immersion lithography with hyper NA) and different process models could be applied. Device electrical performance
in conjunction with simulated and extracted silicon shapes is discussed. Layout correction is done on a minimum
edge/polygon movement principle, which leads to DRC clean and LVS respectful solution.
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