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Pellicle for advanced lithography

US10126644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2016
Grant dateNov 13, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/2004
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an apparatus for a semiconductor lithography process in accordance with some embodiments. The apparatus includes a pellicle membrane, a pellicle frame attached to the pellicle membrane. The pellicle frame has a surface that defines at least one groove. The apparatus further includes a substrate that is in contact with the surface of the pellicle frame such that the grove is positioned between the pellicle frame and the substrate.

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