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Pellicle, production method thereof, exposure method

US10488751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2017
Grant dateNov 26, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/027
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet light lithography, a production method thereof, and an exposure method. A pellicle according to the present invention includes a first frame having a pellicle film located thereon; a second frame including a thick portion including a first surface carrying a surface of the first frame opposite to a surface on which the pellicle film is located, and also including a second surface connected with the first surface and carrying a side surface of the first frame, the second frame enclosing the pellicle film and the first frame; a through-hole provided in the thick portion of the second frame; and a filter located on an outer side surface of the second frame and covering the through-hole, the outer side surface crossing the surface of the first frame on which the pellicle film is located.

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