Particle removal without damage has been demonstrated for <60nm photomask sub-resolution assist features with
droplet momentum cleaning technology that employs NanoDropletTM mixed-fluid jet nozzle. Although 99%+ particle
removal efficiency can be achieved for standard Si3N4 particles with broad size distribution, there are some cleaning
challenges with small (<100nm) and large contact area (>500nm) particles. It was found that tunable uniform cavitation
can provide the additional physical assist force needed to improve cleaning efficiency of these challenging particles
while meeting the damage-fee cleaning requirement. An integrated cleaning process was developed that combines both
droplet momentum and damage-free cavitation technology. Cleaning tests were performed with different types of
challenging particles. The results showed 5-8% particle removal efficiency improvement as compared to momentum
based only cleaning. All masks were processed using the TetraTM mask cleaning tool configured with NanoDropletTM
mixed fluid jet technology and full face megasonics.
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