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Phase-shifting mask and semiconductor device

US6638663B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2000
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/28
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a phase-shifting mask having a pattern comprising a plurality of substantially transparent regions and a plurality of substantially opaque regions wherein the mask pattern phase-shifts at least a portion of incident radiation and wherein the phases are substantially equally spaced, thereby increasing resolution of a given lithographic system. Further disclosed is a semiconductor device fabricated utilizing the phase-shifting mask.

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