Abstract:
The invention is intended to enhance the precision of pattern inspection of a reflection type photomask used in EUV lithography by observing reflectivity contrast of DUV light. In a reflection type photomask blank having a multilayer reflection film (2) and a light absorption laminated layer (4) laminated on a substrate (1), the light absorption laminated layer (4) is composed by laminating a second light absorption layer (42) having DUV light absorbing capacity and containing at least one of nitrogen and oxygen, and tantalum and silicon, on a first light absorption layer (41) having EUV light absorbing capacity and containing tantalum and silicon.
Abstract:
Provided is a reflective photomask reflecting an EUV light and used to irradiate a reflected light to a transfer sample, the reflective photomask including: a substrate; a high reflection part formed on the substrate; and a low reflection part formed on the high reflection part and being patterned, wherein the low reflection part, being patterned, includes at least one or more layers being stacked; and at least one layer of the low reflection part, being patterned, includes a layer including an Sn and an oxygen.
Abstract:
Reflective photomask blank (10) comprising substratum (1); multilayer reflective film (2) capable of exposure light reflection superimposed on the substratum (1); protective film (3) for protecting the multilayer reflective film (2), superimposed on the multilayer reflective film (2); absorber layer (5) for absorbing of exposure light on the protective film (3); and buffer film (4) interposed between the absorber layer (5) and the protective film (3) and being resistant to etching conducted at the time of exposure transfer pattern formation on the absorber layer (5), wherein the protective film (3) consists of a compound containing Zr and Si, or a compound containing Zr and Si and at least either O or N, or an elemental substance or compound containing at least any one of Ru, C and Y.
Abstract:
It is aimed to improve the accuracy of testing when a pattern of a reflective photomask used for EUV lithography is examined by observing the reflectance contrast of a DUV light. Specifically disclosed is a reflective photomask blank wherein a multilayer reflective film (2) and a light absorptive laminate (4) are arranged on a substrate (1). The light absorptive laminate (4) is composed of a first light absorptive layer (41) with EUV light absorbing ability which contains tantalum and silicon, and a second light absorptive layer (42) with DUV light absorbing ability which is arranged on the first absorptive layer (41) and contains tantalum, silicon and at least one of nitrogen and oxygen.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate position design of an absorption film pattern while taking account of the displacement thereof incident to formation of a light-shielding frame.SOLUTION: A reflective mask includes a substrate 2, a multilayer reflective film 3 formed on the surface of the substrate 2, and an absorption film 4 formed on the multilayer reflective film 3. In at least a part on the outside of a circuit pattern region formed on the absorption film 4, a light-shielding frame 5 having a reflectance of EUV light lower than that of the multilayer reflective film 3 is formed by removing the absorption film 4, and the multilayer reflective film 3. The wall surface of the multilayer reflective film 3 becoming the sidewall of the light-shielding frame 5 has a taper-shaped tapered portion 10.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a phase defect correction method of reflection type mask which allows for accurate phase defect correction of a reflection type mask without causing any damage thereon.SOLUTION: In the phase defect correction method of reflection type mask, phase difference between a phase defect part and a high reflection part is practically brought to 0 (zero) by laminating a multilayer film composed of two kinds of material on the phase defect part, and the reflectance of the phase defect part is substantially equalized to the reflectance of the high reflection part. Phase defect can be corrected by laminating a multilayer film for correction, even for a protrusion defect directly above a substrate and a protrusion defect in the center of the multilayer film.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imprint method in which high-throughput and stable imprint can be performed and a fineness pattern can be obtained. SOLUTION: The imprint method uses an infrared ray light-hardened resin and uses an infrared ray as an exposure light. According to a configuration, using the infrared ray for exposure allows a pattern to be transferred without applying a heating/cooling cycle to a transfer base and an imprint mould. Further, because the need of the heating/cooling cycle is eliminated, the thermal expansion of the transfer base and the imprint mould can be suppressed and the positioning precision of pattern transfer can be improved. Further, because the need of the heating/cooling cycle is eliminated, time required for transfer process can be reduced and the throughput can be improved. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a halftone EUV (extreme ultraviolet) mask, in which a halftone membrane material is selected so as to reduce a shadowing effect while ensuring wide selectivity (flexibility) of reflectance and high detergent resistance, a halftone EUV mask blank, a manufacturing method of halftone EUV mask, and a pattern transfer method. SOLUTION: The halftone EUV mask is provided with a substrate, a high reflection part formed on the substrate, and a low reflection part formed by patterning on the high reflection part. The low reflection part includes Ta (tantalum), Mo (molybdenum) and Si (silicon). COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reflective photomask that eliminates the need to use an expensive rare material by using a Ti oxide, a Zr alloy, a Zr oxide, or a Zr nitride as a material for a surface coating film while reducing effects caused by changes in material properties by oxidization, and a semiconductor device manufacturing method. SOLUTION: The reflective photomask has a substrate, a multilayer reflection film formed on the substrate, a protective film formed on the multilayer reflection film, a buffering film formed on the protective film, an absorbing film formed on the buffering film while having a multilayer structure, and a coating film that covers the whole face, on which an exposure transfer pattern obtained by patterning the buffering film and the absorbing film exists, and at least the side faces of the protective film and the multilayer reflection film. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT