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Mask defect prevention

US11402743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2020
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2040

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

Abstract

A photolithographic mask assembly according to the present disclosure accompanies a photolithographic mask. The photolithographic mask includes a capping layer over a substrate and an absorber layer disposed over the capping layer. The absorber layer includes a first main feature area, a second main feature area, and a venting feature area disposed between the first main feature area and the second main feature area. The venting feature area includes a plurality of venting features.

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