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* CleWin | * CleWin | ||
* KLayout (free) | * KLayout (free) link: https://www.klayout.de/ | ||
* L-Edit | * L-Edit | ||
* Autocad | * Autocad | ||
At Nanolab we offer all users '''free access to CleWin 6''' for their mask layout. You can find more information on how to | At Nanolab we offer all users '''free access to CleWin 6''' for their mask layout. You can find more information on how to install CleWin 6 on your local computer [[Specific Process Knowledge/Pattern Design/CleWin|'''here''']]. | ||
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The following alignment marks are suggested to use on the Mask aligners for good pattern recognition. Pleased be adviced that they can be removed in KOH etching. | The following alignment marks are suggested to use on the Mask aligners for good pattern recognition. Pleased be adviced that they can be removed in KOH etching. | ||
*Mask aligner: | *Mask aligner: | ||
**[[Media:Alignmentkeys1.cif|Alignment marks 1 .cif]] (Right click and Use "save link as...") - ''You need the program "Clewin" to open this file'' | **[[Media:Alignmentkeys1.cif|Alignment marks 1 (.cif)]] (Right click and Use "save link as...") - ''You need the program "Clewin" to open this file'' | ||
**[[Media:Alignmentkeys1.tdb|Alignment marks 1 .tdb]] - ''You need the program "L-Edit" to open this file'' | **[[Media:Alignmentkeys1.tdb|Alignment marks 1 (.tdb)]] - ''You need the program "L-Edit" to open this file'' | ||
*Maskless aligner: | *Maskless aligner: | ||
**[[Media:MLA AlignmentMarks simple.gds|Simple alignment marks (.gds)]] | **[[Media:MLA AlignmentMarks simple.gds|Simple alignment marks (.gds)]] | ||
**[[Media: | **[[Media:MLA_alignmentMarks_arrows.cif|Alignment marks with structures to assist in locating the marks during alignment (.cif)]] | ||
**[[Media: | **[[Media:AlignmentMark_KOH.cif|Alignment mark for multiple layers, Layer 1 for etch in KOH (.cif)]] | ||
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===Alignment marks location=== | ===Alignment marks location=== | ||
For the mask aligners [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVExposure#Aligner:_MA6-1|MA6-1]] and [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVExposure#Aligner:_MA6-2|MA6-2]] | For the mask aligners [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVExposure#Aligner:_MA6-1|MA6-1]] and [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVExposure#Aligner:_MA6-2|MA6-2]] | ||
* | *For Top Side Alignment (TSA) alignment marks should be located 35-80 mm in left and right in horizontal location (X) from mask center and between -20 and +20 mm in vertical location (Y) | ||
*For Back Side Alignment (BSA) alignment marks should be located 15-45 mm in left and right in horizontal location (X) from mask center and between -20 and +20 mm in vertical location (Y) | |||
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=== Alignment marks for E-beam lithography === | === Alignment marks for E-beam lithography === | ||
If your UV mask is used to define wafers marks in e-beam lithography with JEOL JBX-9500, you should design your alignment marks in a way the JEOL JBX-9500 recognizes. Please follow the guide [ | If your UV mask is used to define wafers marks in e-beam lithography with JEOL JBX-9500, you should design your alignment marks in a way the JEOL JBX-9500 recognizes. Please follow the guide [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/EBeamLithography/JEOLAlignment|to e-beam alignment here]] | ||
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=== Helpful information for chip layout === | === Helpful information for chip layout === | ||
*[[Media:Gamma coater & developer chucks + hotplate pins.gds|Gamma coater & developer chucks + hotplate pins.gds]] Design file showing the size of the chucks and the position of the hotplate pins in the Gamma tools. | *[[Media:Gamma coater & developer chucks + hotplate pins.gds|Gamma coater & developer chucks + hotplate pins.gds]] Design file showing the size of the chucks and the position of the hotplate pins in the Gamma tools. | ||
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== Mask Ordering and Fabrication == | == Mask Ordering and Fabrication == | ||
Our standard mask supplier is [https://www.macdermidalpha.com/semiconductor-solutions/compugraphics Compugraphics]. They can provide 5" and 7" masks on soda lime glass or quartz. Minimum feature size can be 0.8µm, 1µm or 1.5µm which is reflected in the price. Read a short guide on[[Media:Mask Ordering Guide.pdf| how to order photomasks from Compugraphics]] here. Templates for the mask specifications for 5" and 7" masks respectively can be seen [[ | Our standard mask supplier is [https://www.macdermidalpha.com/semiconductor-solutions/compugraphics Compugraphics]. They can provide 5" and 7" masks on soda lime glass or quartz. Minimum feature size can be 0.8µm, 1µm or 1.5µm which is reflected in the price. Read a short guide on[[Media:Mask Ordering Guide.pdf| how to order photomasks from Compugraphics]] here. Templates for the mask specifications for 5" and 7" masks respectively can be seen [[/Mask Specifications| <b>here</b>.]] | ||
The masks have to be ordered in Procure. Nanolab cannot order the mask for you but we do offer a final check of the design and mask specifications before you place the order. You can find a guide on [[Media:Maskordering in Fusion.pdf| how to order and attach design files in procure]] here. | The masks have to be ordered in Procure. Nanolab cannot order the mask for you but we do offer a final check of the design and mask specifications before you place the order. You can find a guide on [[Media:Maskordering in Fusion.pdf| how to order and attach design files in procure]] here. | ||
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Give each layer appropriate GDS number respectively CIF names before exporting the file. This is done by double click on the layers and fill out the window that pops up. | Give each layer appropriate GDS number respectively CIF names before exporting the file. This is done by double click on the layers and fill out the window that pops up. | ||
We can also provide guidance regarding the mask design phase. Please contact the | We can also provide guidance regarding the mask design phase. Please contact the [mailto:nanolabsupport@nanolab.dtu.dk | Fabrication Support Team] for help and review. | ||
*[[Media:Maskordering in Fusion.pdf| How to order and attach design files in DTU Fusion]] | *[[Media:Maskordering in Fusion.pdf| How to order and attach design files in DTU Fusion]] | ||
*[[ | *[[/Mask Specifications| Templates for 5" and 7" Mask Specifications]] | ||
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