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Secure photomask with blocking aperture

US7851110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2008
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/38
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A secure photomask including a substrate having one or more pattern layers formed thereon and a blocking aperture disposed below the one or more pattern layers that prevents at least one of unauthorized use and copying of the photomask.

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