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Electron beam exposure method and apparatus

US4950910A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1989
Grant dateAug 21, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/31767
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for depicting a pattern on a sample having a plurality of exposure areas placed on a movable stage by irradiating an electron beam. A pattern density is calculated from data of a pattern to be exposed for every exposure area on the sample. Next, the calculated pattern density is compared with a predetermined pattern density. Then when the calculated pattern density in a first exposure area contained in said exposure pattern area is less than the predetermined pattern density, the pattern is depicted therein by a continuous stage moving process. On the other hand, when the calculated pattern density in a second exposure area contained in the exposure areas is equal or greater than the predetermined pattern density, the pattern is depicted therein by a step and repeat process.

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