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Physically covariant, curvilinear thick-mask model for full-chip computational lithography
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Researchers have developed a physically covariant curvilinear thick-mask model for full-chip computational lithography that significantly improves accuracy and speed over traditional Manhattan architecture-based models.
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You can now leverage a new mask modeling method that cuts errors in half and runs thousands of times faster than older models. This breakthrough lets you deliver faster, more precise chip designs with complex curvilinear mask patterns.
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1 source · 12 Nov 2026
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Semiconductorscomputational-lithographycurvilinear-masksemiconductor-manufacturingmodel-accuracyelectromagnetic-simulation