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Lithographic process having improved image quality

US4902899A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1987
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70433
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lithographic process having improved image quality by employing a mask that includes a plurality of opaque elements or transparent elements that are smaller than the resolution of the lighography to be employed in order to control the transmittance of the actinic light exposure area.

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