Development of MoSi-based halftone phase-shift blank and mask fabrication for ArF lithography (Photomask Japamn 2000 Best Presentation Award)

Hideki Suda; Hideaki Mitsui; Osamu Nozawa; Hitoshi Ohtsuka; Megumi Takeuchi; Naoki Nishida; Yasushi Okubo; Masao Ushida

doi:10.1117/12.410773

22 January 2001 Development of MoSi-based halftone phase-shift blank and mask fabrication for ArF lithography (Photomask Japan 2000 Best Presentation Award)

Hideki Suda, Hideaki Mitsui, Osamu Nozawa, Hitoshi Ohtsuka, Megumi Takeuchi, Naoki Nishida, Yasushi Okubo, Masao Ushida

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Proceedings Volume 4186, 20th Annual BACUS Symposium on Photomask Technology; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.410773
Event: Photomask Technology, 2000, Monterey, CA, United States

Abstract

The halftone phase-shift mask (HtPSM) has been in practical use for i-line and KrF lithography. In ArF lithography, the HtPSM is also considered to be a promising resolution enhancement technique for its simple structure and fabrication process required. We in HOYA have attempted to expand the applicability of our MoSi-based HtPSM blank technology to ArF lithography, helping extend the life of the existing infrastructure for conventional HtPSM fabrication. We have completed tuning our new MoSi-based film for ArF application. The film’s optical properties, chemical durability and ArF laser irradiation durability meet industry requirements; and it is compatible with conventional mask-making processes and repair techniques for the KrF HtPSM.

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Hideki Suda, Hideaki Mitsui, Osamu Nozawa, Hitoshi Ohtsuka, Megumi Takeuchi, Naoki Nishida, Yasushi Okubo, and Masao Ushida "Development of MoSi-based halftone phase-shift blank and mask fabrication for ArF lithography (Photomask Japan 2000 Best Presentation Award)", Proc. SPIE 4186, 20th Annual BACUS Symposium on Photomask Technology, (22 January 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.410773

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