Patent · US Expired

Dark field trench in an alternating phase shift mask to avoid phase conflict

US6566020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2001
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/30
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photoresist mask used in the fabrication of an integrated circuit is described. This mask can include a first portion having a phase characteristic; a second portion being located proximate the first portion and having the same phase characteristic as the first portion; and a segment disposed between the first portion and the second portion to prevent phase conflict between the first portion and the second portion.

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