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Charged-particle-beam (CPB) lithography apparatus, evaluation method, and CPB source

US6087667A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1997
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/3175
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Charged-particle-beam (CPB) lithography apparatus are disclosed that provide high accuracy in forming, by projection exposure using a charged particle beam, a pattern on a sensitive substrate at high throughput. The apparatus comprise a cathode having a work function of 2.65 eV or less within a space-charge limitation region. The temperature of the cathode is controlled within a range of 1,200 to 1,400.degree. C.

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