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公开(公告)号:US20180240668A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-23
申请号:US15956001
申请日:2018-04-18
Inventor: Chih-Chiang Tu , Chun-Lang Chen , Boming Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen
IPC: H01L21/033 , H01L21/66 , H01L21/311 , G03F1/26 , G03F1/46 , H01L21/31
Abstract: A mask for semiconductor manufacturing includes a mask substrate, a shifter layer over the mask substrate, a stop layer over and in contact with the shifter layer, and an absorber layer over the stop layer. The shifter layer includes each material of a set of materials, the materials being combined in a first proportion in the shifter layer. The stop layer includes each material of the set of materials, the materials being combined in a second proportion in the stop layer that is different from the first proportion.
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公开(公告)号:US09142423B2
公开(公告)日:2015-09-22
申请号:US14225649
申请日:2014-03-26
Inventor: Chih-Chiang Tu , Chun-Lang Chen , Boming Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen
CPC classification number: H01L21/0332 , G03F1/26 , G03F1/46 , H01L21/0337 , H01L21/31 , H01L21/31116 , H01L22/26
Abstract: Provided is a method for creating a mask blank that includes a stop layer. The stop layer is optically compatible and process compatible with other layers included as part of the mask blanks. Such blanks may include EUV, phase-shifting, or OMOG masks. The stop layer includes molybdenum, silicon, and nitride in a proportion that allows for compatibility and aids in detection by a residual gas analyzer. Provided is also a method for the patterning of mask blanks with a stop layer, particularly the method for removing semi-transparent residue defects that may occur due to problems in prior mask creation steps. The method involves the detection of included materials with a residual gas analyzer. Provided is also a mask blank structure which incorporates the compatible stop layer.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于创建包括停止层的掩模坯料的方法。 停止层是光学兼容的,并且与作为掩模坯料的一部分包括的其它层的工艺兼容。 这样的空白可以包括EUV,相移或OMOG掩模。 停止层包括钼,硅和氮化物,其比例允许相容性,并有助于残留气体分析仪的检测。 还提供了具有停止层的掩模坯料图案化的方法,特别是用于去除由于先前的掩模制造步骤中的问题而可能发生的半透明残留缺陷的方法。 该方法涉及用残留气体分析仪检测包含的材料。 还提供了一种掩模空白结构,其结合了相容的停止层。
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公开(公告)号:US10678126B2
公开(公告)日:2020-06-09
申请号:US15956001
申请日:2018-04-18
Inventor: Chih-Chiang Tu , Chun-Lang Chen , Boming Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen
IPC: G03F1/26 , G03F1/46 , H01L21/31 , H01L21/311 , H01L21/66 , H01L21/033
Abstract: A mask for semiconductor manufacturing includes a mask substrate, a shifter layer over the mask substrate, a stop layer over and in contact with the shifter layer, and an absorber layer over the stop layer. The shifter layer includes each material of a set of materials, the materials being combined in a first proportion in the shifter layer. The stop layer includes each material of the set of materials, the materials being combined in a second proportion in the stop layer that is different from the first proportion.
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公开(公告)号:US10156783B2
公开(公告)日:2018-12-18
申请号:US15443535
申请日:2017-02-27
Inventor: Chih-Chiang Tu , Chun-Lang Chen , Jong-Yuh Chang , Boming Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen
Abstract: A system and method for repairing a photolithographic mask is provided. An embodiment comprises forming a shielding layer over an absorbance layer on a substrate. Once the shielding layer is in place, the absorbance layer may be repaired using, e.g., an e-beam process to initiate a reaction to repair a defect in the absorbance layer, with the shielding layer being used to shield the remainder of the absorbance layer from undesirable etching during the repair process.
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公开(公告)号:US12235573B2
公开(公告)日:2025-02-25
申请号:US18361891
申请日:2023-07-30
Inventor: Feng Yuan Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen , Ching-Hsiang Hsu
IPC: G03F1/24
Abstract: A photomask and a method of manufacturing a photomask are provided. According to an embodiment, a method includes: providing a substrate; depositing a reflective layer including molybdenum layers and silicon layers over the substrate; depositing a capping layer over the reflective layer; depositing an absorption layer over the capping layer; and performing a treatment to form a border region including molybdenum silicide in the reflective layer.
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公开(公告)号:US11307489B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-19
申请号:US16542179
申请日:2019-08-15
Inventor: Feng Yuan Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen , Ching-Hsiang Hsu
IPC: G03F1/24
Abstract: A photomask and a method of manufacturing a photomask are provided. According to an embodiment, a method includes: providing a substrate; depositing a reflective layer over the substrate; depositing a capping layer over the reflective layer; depositing an absorption layer over the capping layer; and treating the reflective layer by a laser beam to form a border region. The laser beam includes a pulse duration of less than about ten picoseconds.
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公开(公告)号:US20150370158A1
公开(公告)日:2015-12-24
申请号:US14841141
申请日:2015-08-31
Inventor: Chih-Chiang Tu , Chun-Lang Chen , Jong-Yuh Chang , Boming Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen
Abstract: A system and method for repairing a photolithographic mask is provided. An embodiment comprises forming a shielding layer over an absorbance layer on a substrate. Once the shielding layer is in place, the absorbance layer may be repaired using, e.g., an e-beam process to initiate a reaction to repair a defect in the absorbance layer, with the shielding layer being used to shield the remainder of the absorbance layer from undesirable etching during the repair process.
Abstract translation: 提供了修复光刻掩模的系统和方法。 一个实施例包括在衬底上的吸光层上形成屏蔽层。 一旦屏蔽层就位,可以使用例如电子束过程来修复吸光度层,以引发反应以修复吸光度层中的缺陷,屏蔽层用于屏蔽吸收层的其余部分 在修复过程中从不希望的蚀刻。
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公开(公告)号:US09122175B2
公开(公告)日:2015-09-01
申请号:US13649850
申请日:2012-10-11
Inventor: Chih-Chiang Tu , Chun-Lang Chen , Jong-Yuh Chang , Boming Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen
Abstract: A system and method for repairing a photolithographic mask is provided. An embodiment comprises forming a shielding layer over an absorbance layer on a substrate. Once the shielding layer is in place, the absorbance layer may be repaired using, e.g., an e-beam process to initiate a reaction to repair a defect in the absorbance layer, with the shielding layer being used to shield the remainder of the absorbance layer from undesirable etching during the repair process.
Abstract translation: 提供了修复光刻掩模的系统和方法。 一个实施例包括在衬底上的吸光层上形成屏蔽层。 一旦屏蔽层就位,可以使用例如电子束过程来修复吸光度层,以引发反应以修复吸光度层中的缺陷,屏蔽层用于屏蔽吸收层的其余部分 在修复过程中从不希望的蚀刻。
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公开(公告)号:US20140199787A1
公开(公告)日:2014-07-17
申请号:US14225649
申请日:2014-03-26
Inventor: Chih-Chiang Tu , Chun-Lang Chen , Boming Hsu , Tran-Hui Shen
IPC: H01L21/311 , H01L21/66 , H01L21/31
CPC classification number: H01L21/0332 , G03F1/26 , G03F1/46 , H01L21/0337 , H01L21/31 , H01L21/31116 , H01L22/26
Abstract: Provided is a method for creating a mask blank that includes a stop layer. The stop layer is optically compatible and process compatible with other layers included as part of the mask blanks. Such blanks may include EUV, phase-shifting, or OMOG masks. The stop layer includes molybdenum, silicon, and nitride in a proportion that allows for compatibility and aids in detection by a residual gas analyzer. Provided is also a method for the patterning of mask blanks with a stop layer, particularly the method for removing semi-transparent residue defects that may occur due to problems in prior mask creation steps. The method involves the detection of included materials with a residual gas analyzer. Provided is also a mask blank structure which incorporates the compatible stop layer.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于创建包括停止层的掩模坯料的方法。 停止层是光学兼容的,并且与作为掩模坯料的一部分包括的其它层的工艺兼容。 这样的空白可以包括EUV,相移或OMOG掩模。 停止层包括钼,硅和氮化物,其比例允许相容性,并有助于残留气体分析仪的检测。 还提供了具有停止层的掩模坯料图案化的方法,特别是用于去除由于先前的掩模制造步骤中的问题而可能发生的半透明残留缺陷的方法。 该方法涉及用残留气体分析仪检测包含的材料。 还提供了一种掩模空白结构,其结合了相容的停止层。
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公开(公告)号:US12038693B2
公开(公告)日:2024-07-16
申请号:US18197563
申请日:2023-05-15
Inventor: Chien-Cheng Chen , Chia-Jen Chen , Hsin-Chang Lee , Shih-Ming Chang , Tran-Hui Shen , Yen-Cheng Ho , Chen-Shao Hsu
CPC classification number: G03F7/70441 , G03F1/36 , G03F1/78 , G03F1/76 , G03F7/2002 , G03F7/70358 , G03F7/70608 , G03F7/70616 , G03F7/70716 , H01J37/3174 , H01J2237/31771
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a photo mask for lithography, circuit pattern data are acquired. A pattern density, which is a total pattern area per predetermined area, is calculated from the circuit pattern data. Dummy pattern data for areas having pattern density less than a threshold density are generated. Mask drawing data is generated from the circuit pattern data and the dummy pattern data. By using an electron beam from an electron beam lithography apparatus, patterns are drawn according to the mask drawing data on a resist layer formed on a mask blank substrate. The drawn resist layer is developed using a developing solution. Dummy patterns included in the dummy pattern data are not printed as a photo mask pattern when the resist layer is exposed with the electron beam and is developed.
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