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Photomask and fabrication method therefor

US10816891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2017
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/80
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a mask includes depositing an end-point layer over a light transmitting substrate, depositing a phase shifter over the end-point layer, depositing a hard mask layer over the phase shifter, and removing a portion of the hard mask layer and a first portion of the phase shifter to expose a portion of the end-point layer. The end-point layer and the light transmitting substrate are transparent to a predetermined wavelength.

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