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X-ray mask blank, X-ray mask and method for manufacturing the same

US6366640B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1999
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K1/10
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed an X-ray mask comprising, on a support substrate 11a, an X-ray transmission film 12 for transmitting X-rays and an X-ray absorber pattern 13a formed on the X-ray transmission film 12 for absorbing the X-rays. The X-ray absorber pattern 13a is formed of a material which contains tantalum, boron, nitrogen and/or oxygen.

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