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Method of inspecting photo masks

US6426168B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2000
Grant dateJul 30, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30148
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of inspecting photo masks by patterning at least one image in a first region of a substrate using a first photo mask, patterning at least one second image in a second region of the substrate using a second photo mask, wherein the first and second regions are substantially near one another. Comparing the first and second images to determine if the first photo mask forms a pattern substantially similar to the image formed by the second mask.

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