Development of deep UV MoSi-based embedded phase-shifting mask (EPSM) blanks

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作者
Ushida, M
Mitsui, M
Okada, K
Ohkubo, Y
Suda, H
Kobayashi, H
Asakawa, K
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关键词
reticle; embedded phase-shifting mask (EPSM); MoSi; photomask blanks;
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10.1117/12.262825
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
Embedded phase-shift mask (EPSM) has an advantage in comparison with several other phase-shifting mask approaches because of its simple structure and fabrication process. We tried to modify MoSi-based EPSM blanks by re-examining the material and by optimizing sputtering condition in order to produce more useful EPSM blanks for Deep UV lithography technology. New MoSi-based EPSM blanks for which Nitrogen gas is used as the reactive sputtering gas has been developed. And it has been confirmed that the New MoSi-based EPSM(MoSi-N) blanks are superior to HOYA previously developed one (MoSi-ON) in chemical durability, manufacturing stability and Dry Etching property.
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页码:403 / 411
页数:9
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