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Double patterning mask set and method of forming thereof

US8383299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2011
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0274
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A double patterning mask set includes a first mask having a first set of via patterns, and a second mask having a second set of via patterns. The first set of via patterns includes at least two via patterns arranged along a diagonal direction, each of the at least two via patterns has at least a truncated corner. The first set of via patterns and the second set of via patterns are interlacedly arranged along a horizontal direction and a vertical direction.

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