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Mask blank for lithography and method of manufacturing the same

US10871721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2019
Grant dateDec 22, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y40/00
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mask for cleaning a lithography apparatus includes a mask substrate and a coating provided on a surface of the mask substrate. The coating is configured to trap particulate contaminant matter from the lithography apparatus. A method of cleaning a lithography tool is also provided preparing a cleaning mask including a particle trapping layer formed on a substrate. The method includes transferring the cleaning mask through a mask transferring route of the lithography tool. Subsequently, the method includes analyzing a particle trapped by the particle trapping layer.

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