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Attenuated phase shift mask for use in EUV lithography and a method of making such a mask

US6645679B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2001
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/26
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An attenuated phase shift mask utilizes a multilayer which has been locally modified. Heat treatment or e-beam treatment can locally modify the multilayer to provide different reflective characteristics. The attenuated phase shift mask can be utilized in EUV applications.

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