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Patterning semiconductor layers using phase shifting and assist features

US6883159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2002
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/32
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photomask and method of patterning a photosensitive layer using a photomask, the photomask including a substrate and a film coupled to substrate. The film is etched with a phase shifted assist feature, a low aspect ratio assist feature or phase shifted low aspect primary features.

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