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Method of manufacturing a photomask and method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the photomask

US7008731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70625
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a photomask includes determining dimensions of a pattern in a photomask, determining an exposure latitude on the basis of the dimensions of the mask, and judging if the photomask is defective or non-defective on the basis of whether or not the exposure latitude falls within a prescribed exposure latitude. The pattern in the photomask includes dimensions of critical pattern portions in which an exposure latitude is low.

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