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Mask cleaning

US10459352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2015
Grant dateOct 29, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70925
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lithography system includes a load lock chamber comprising an opening configured to receive a mask, an exposure module configured to expose a semiconductor wafer to a light source through use of the mask, and a cleaning module embedded inside the lithography tool, the cleaning module being configured to clean carbon particles from the mask.

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