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Stamp for a lithographic process

US5817242A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1996
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7076
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hybrid stamp structure for lithographic processing of features below 1 micron is described, comprising a deformable layer (14) for accommodating unevenness of the surface of a substrate, and a patterned layer on the deformable layer in which a lithographic pattern is engraved. The stamp structure is further enhanced by comprising a third layer (16), which acts as rigid support for the stamp, thus preventing an undesired deformation of the stamp under load.

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