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Photo mask and method of manufacturing the same

US9575405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2015
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0007
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photo mask includes a transparent substrate and a mask pattern. The mask pattern is disposed on the transparent substrate. The mask pattern includes a blocking portion for blocking light and a transmitting portion for transmitting the light. The transmitting portion is adjacent to the blocking portion. The blocking portion includes a first blocking layer, a photo guide layer and a second blocking layer. The first blocking layer is disposed on the transparent substrate. The first blocking layer transmits a portion of the light. The first blocking layer includes a plurality of blocking patterns including a first blocking material. The photo guide layer is disposed on the first blocking layer. The photoguide layer guides the transmitted portion of the light to a side surface of the photoguide layer. The second blocking layer reflects the transmitted portion of the light.

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