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Methodology for implementing enhanced optical lithography for hole patterning in semiconductor fabrication

US8472005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2007
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/701
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and method for enhancing optical lithography methodology for hole patterning in semiconductor fabrication are described. In one embodiment, a photolithography system comprises an illumination system for conditioning light from a light source, the illumination system producing a three-pore illumination pattern; a reticle comprising at least a portion of a pattern to be imaged onto a substrate, wherein the three-pore illumination pattern produced by the illumination system is projected through the reticle; and a projection lens disposed between the reticle and the substrate.

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