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In this paper, the observation of active area line collapse in 20 nm planar NAND Flash technology is reported. The mechanism of active area pattern collapse is described using the theory of capillary forces. The proposed model for pattern collapse is validated by data obtained by real time defect analysis and end of line electrical data. Next, with the help of an empirical model, key structural metrics...