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Mask and method of fabricating the same, and method of machining material

US7563382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2004
Grant dateJul 21, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0015
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating a mask which can endure use for a long time and can be used for forming an isolated pattern with a high aspect ratio. The method includes the steps of: forming a soft material layer by disposing a soft material having positive photo sensitivity and adhesion or adhesiveness on a material as a target of machining; forming a hard material layer by disposing an opaque hard material in which a desired mask pattern has been formed in advance on the soft material layer; and forming the mask pattern in the soft material layer by performing exposure to light and development on the soft material layer by using the hard material layer as a photomask.

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