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Pellicle for an EUV lithography mask and a method of manufacturing thereof

US12174526B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2022
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/64
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pellicle for an EUV photo mask includes a first layer, a second layer, and a main membrane disposed between the first layer and second layer. The main membrane includes a plurality of co-axial nanotubes, each of which includes an inner tube and one or more outer tubes surrounding the inner tube, and two of the inner tube and one or more outer tubes are made of different materials from each other.

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