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Real time imprint process diagnostics for defects

US7815824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2009
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y40/00
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Defects and/or particles during an imprint lithography process may provide exclusion zones and/or transition zones in the patterned layer. Exclusion zones and/or transition zones in the patterned layer may be identified to provide a region of interest on a template.

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