High-transmittance rim-type attenuated phase-shift masks for sub-0.2-um hole patterns

摘要

Abstract: The lithographic performance of high- and standard- transmittance attenuated phase shift masks (PSMs) was investigated in order to determine the suitability of applying attenuated PSMs to the fabrication of 0.15-$mu@m hole patterns. Both PSMs had rim structures to eliminate side lobes, and they have two layers on the quartz substrate: a chromium-fluoride attenuated phase shifter layer and an opaque chromium layer. Both PSMs had similar lithographic performances that were high enough for 0.15 $mu@m hole patterns. !3