Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for generation of and/or influencing electromagnetic radiation from a plasma, for the lithographic production of semiconductor elements, in particular, for the generation and/or reflection of EUV-radiation for EUV-lithography. According to the invention, a magnetic means (10) for the generation of at least one inhomogeneous magnetic field (11) is provided as means for the targetted screening of at least one surface of the device (1; 5; 12) and/or another component (5; 12) from the charge carriers in the plasma (3). The service life of the device and/or other components is thus increased.
Abstract:
The aim of the invention is to integrate a capacitor device (40) in the area of a semiconductor memory device while using particularly few process steps. To this end, a lower electrode device (43) and an upper electrode device (44) of the capacitor device (40) to be provided are to be structured directly underneath or directly above the material area (30) that accommodates the memory elements (20). These electrode devices are to be structured so that at least one portion of the material area (30) that accommodates the memory elements (20) functions as a part of the respective dielectric (45) between the electrode devices (43, 44).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a wavelength selector for the soft X-ray range and/or the extreme ultraviolet range. Said wavelength selector comprises at least two reflectors that are optically connected in series in such a manner that a beam incident on the first reflector runs in a substantially fixed angular correlation with the beam reflected by the last reflector. At least one of the reflectors (M1, M2, M3, M4) has a wavelength-selective area and the angle of incidence (a, a+?) of at least two of the reflectors (M1, M2, M3, M4) can be modified for the purpose of wavelength selection. The invention provides a wavelength selector for the soft X-ray range that can be used in laboratory conditions and that allows in an inexpensive manner to provide soft X-ray radiation or extreme UV radiation of variable frequency, especially in the wavelength range of 10-15nm. The inventive selector can be easily incorporated into existing laboratory installations.
Abstract:
Verfahren zum Untersuchen einer Lithographiemaske mittels eines elektronischen Mikroskopieverfahrens, wobei die Lithographiemaske ein Substrat (510), einen über dem Substrat (510) angeordneten Bragg-Reflektor (520), eine über dem Bragg-Reflektor (520) angeordnete Pufferschicht (540a; 540b) und eine über der Pufferschicht (540a; 540b) angeordnete Absorberschicht (550a; 550b) aufweist, wobei der Bragg-Reflektor (520) und/oder die Pufferschicht (540a; 540b) und/oder die Absorberschicht (550a; 550b) ein magnetisches Material aufweist, um einen Untersuchungskontrast zu erhöhen.
Abstract:
A device generates and/or influences electromagnetic radiation from a plasma, for the lithographic production of semiconductor elements. For example, the device generates and/or reflects EUV-radiation for EUV-lithography. In a first example, a magnetic means ( 10 ) generates at least one inhomogeneous magnetic field ( 11 ) and is provided as means for the targeted screening of at least one surface of the device ( 1; 5; 12 ) and/or another component ( 5; 12 ) from the charge carriers in the plasma ( 3 ).
Abstract:
A reflector structure suitable for extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) is provided. The structure comprises a substrate having a multi-layer reflector. A capping layer is formed over the multi-layer reflector to prevent oxidation. In an embodiment, the capping layer is formed of an inert oxide, such as Al2O3, HfO2, ZrO2, Ta2O5, Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2, or the like. The capping layer may be formed by reactive sputtering in an oxygen environment, by non-reactive sputtering wherein the materials are sputtered directly from the respective oxide targets, by non-reactive sputtering of the metallic layer followed by full or partial oxidation (e.g., by natural oxidation, by oxidation in oxygen-containing plasmas, by oxidation in ozone (O3), or the like), by atomic level deposition (e.g., ALCVD), or the like.
Abstract:
A method for providing a vacuum isolated environment in a lithography system is disclosed. The method for dechucking a reticle includes providing a mask chamber having one or more vacuum valves for isolating the mask chamber from the lithography system. The one or more vacuum valves are closed to isolate the mask chamber from the rest of the lithography system. After the mask chamber is isolated, an inert gas is provided to the mask chamber to dechuck the reticle.
Abstract:
Photosensitive lacquer (20) comprises a base polymer, a solvent, a photo-active substance which forms an acid under the influence of light, and a fluorescent substance which is surrounded by a material and has fluorescent properties depending on an acid portion containing the surrounding material. An Independent claim is also included for a process for the irradiation of a substrate using the above photosensitive lacquer.
Abstract:
The aim of the invention is to integrate a capacitor device (40) in the area of a semiconductor memory device while using particularly few process steps. To this end, a lower electrode device (43) and an upper electrode device (44) of the capacitor device (40) to be provided are to be structured directly underneath or directly above the material area (30) that accommodates the memory elements (20). These electrode devices are to be structured so that at least one portion of the material area (30) that accommodates the memory elements (20) functions as a part of the respective dielectric (45) between the electrode devices (43, 44).