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Rectangular trench profiles are modeled with analytic etch rates determined
from measured ion distribution functions. The pattern transfer step for th
is plasma etch is for trilayer lithography. Argon and chlorine angular ion
energy distribution functions measured by a spherical collector ring analyz
er are fit to a sum of drifting Maxwellian velocity distribution functions
with anisotropic temperatures. The fit of the model ion distribution functi
ons by a simulated annealing optimization procedure converges adequately fo
r only two drifting Maxwellians, The etch rates are proportional to analyti
c expressions for the ion energy flux. Numerical computation of the etch pr
ofiles by integration of the characteristic equations for profile points an
d connection of the profiles points is efficient. (C) 1999 American Vacuum
Society.