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Method of checking the accuracy of the result of a multistep etching process

US6077449A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1997
Grant dateJun 20, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2457
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for checking the accuracy of the result of a multistep etching process for forming depressions in a substrate. The check is made possible in a simple manner by providing line patterns on the etch masks. The line patterns on the etch masks for different etching steps are different and form a vernier system.

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