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Pattern forming method, semiconductor device manufacturing method and semiconductor device manufacturing apparatus

US8283253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2009
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B69/00
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pattern forming method for forming a pattern serving as a mask, includes a process for forming a first pattern 105, a process for trimming a width of the first pattern 105, a process for forming a boundary layer 106 on a surface of the first pattern 105, a process for forming a second mask material layer 107 on a surface of the boundary layer 106, a process for removing a part of the second mask material layer 107 to expose top portions of the boundary layer 106, and a process for exposing the first pattern 105 and forming a second pattern having the second mask material layer 107 at a top portion thereof by etching the boundary layer 106.

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