DSA Process Controller
Purpose
The DSA Process Controller skill provides directed self-assembly process control for block copolymer lithography and nanoparticle templating, enabling sub-lithographic patterning through controlled polymer phase separation.
Capabilities
- Block copolymer selection and design
- Annealing protocol optimization
- Defect density analysis
- Pattern transfer protocols
- Graphoepitaxy and chemoepitaxy
- Long-range order characterization
Usage Guidelines
DSA Process Control
-
BCP Selection
- Match pitch to target
- Consider chi-N product
- Select morphology (lamellar, cylindrical)
-
Annealing Optimization
- Choose thermal vs solvent vapor
- Optimize temperature/time
- Achieve equilibrium morphology
-
Defect Analysis
- Classify defect types
- Quantify defect density
- Identify root causes
Process Integration
- Directed Self-Assembly Process Development
- Nanolithography Process Development
Input Schema
{
"bcp_system": "string (e.g., PS-b-PMMA)",
"target_pitch": "number (nm)",
"morphology": "lamellar|cylindrical|spherical",
"guiding_type": "graphoepitaxy|chemoepitaxy",
"substrate_pattern": "string"
}
Output Schema
{
"annealing_protocol": {
"method": "thermal|svA",
"temperature": "number (C)",
"time": "number (hours)",
"solvent": "string (optional)"
},
"achieved_pitch": "number (nm)",
"defect_density": "number (defects/um2)",
"correlation_length": "number (nm)",
"pattern_quality": "string"
}