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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 11, 2013
United Microelectronics Corp., Hsinchu, TW;
Jie Zhao, Singapore, SG;
Chia-Ping Chen, Taoyuan County, TW;
Ching-Shu Lo, Singapore, SG;
Hua-Biao Wu, Singapore, SG;
United Microelectronics Corp., Hsinchu, TW;
Abstract
A method of making a photomask layout is provided. A graphic data of a photomask is provided. The graphic data includes at least one rectangular pattern. A correction step is performed to the graphic data by using a computer. The correction step includes adding a substantially ring-shaped pattern inside the rectangular pattern. A method of forming a photomask by using the photomask layout obtained by the said method is also provided. In an embodiment, the photomask is suitable for defining micro-lenses of a solid-state image sensor.