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Method of fine feature edge tuning with optically-halftoned mask

US6114071A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/36
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photolithography mask for optically transferring a lithographic pattern corresponding to an integrated circuit from the mask onto a semiconductor substrate by use of an optical exposure tool. The mask comprises a plurality of features corresponding to elements forming the integrated circuit, and a plurality of non-resolvable biasing segments disposed on an edge of at least one of the features.

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