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Method of manufacturing an X-ray exposure mask and device for controlling the internal stress of thin films

US5188706A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1990
Grant dateFeb 23, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C2201/017
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An X-ray mask can be manufactured by forming an X-ray transmitting thin film on a mask support, forming an X-ray absorber thin film on the X-ray transmitting thin film, and patterning the X-ray absorber thin film with a desired pattern to form an X-ray absorber pattern. Prior to the patterning, at least one inert element with an atomic number greater than that of neon is ion-implanted in the X-ray absorber thin film.

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