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Modifying circuitry features in radiation sensitive layers with active secondary exposure masks

US6942958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/70
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mask having a pattern to modify a circuitry feature that has been exposed in a radiation sensitive layer by transmitting modifying radiation to a region of the radiation sensitive layer containing the exposed circuitry feature is described. The mask may reduce subwavelength distortions and proximity effect distortions of the exposed circuitry feature. The mask may be used to manufacture a semiconductor device having circuitry that is based on the modified circuitry feature.

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