Lithography masks and methods of manufacture thereof

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2007-07-20

2011-12-06

Huff, Mark F (Department: 1721)

Radiation imagery chemistry: process, composition, or product th

Radiation modifying product or process of making

Radiation mask

C430S311000

Reexamination Certificate

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08071261

ABSTRACT:
Lithography masks and methods of manufacture thereof are disclosed. For example, a method of manufacturing a lithography mask includes forming a stack over a substrate. The stack includes bottom attenuated phase shift material layers, intermediate opaque material layers, and finally top resist layers. The method further includes patterning the stack and then trimming the resist layers to uncover a portion of the opaque material layers. The uncovered opaque material layers are subsequently etched followed by removal of any remaining resist layers.

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