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Defining a low-density pattern in a photoresist with an electron beam exposure system

US4163155A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1978
Grant dateJul 31, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 7, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/30488
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

By modifying the raster scanning mode of operation of an electron beam exposure system, it is practicable to directly define low-density features (100-102) in a relatively insensitive positive photoresist (10) that exhibits high resolution and good processing characteristics. As a result, it is feasible to utilize such a system as an adjunct in what is otherwise a photolithographic fabrication process to define certain critical features of a microminiature device.

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