ClassID:

176897

G03F1/30 - CPC Classification

Classification description:

Originals for photomechanical production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g., masks, photo-masks, reticles; Mask blanks or pellicles therefor; Containers specially adapted therefor; Preparation thereof; Phase shift masks [PSM]; PSM blanks; Preparation thereof Alternating PSM, e.g. Levenson-Shibuya PSM; Preparation thereof

Recent Application in this class:
#1
20260104644
2026-04-16

PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY METHOD AND APPARATUS

#2
20250322135
2025-10-16

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

#3
20240337919
2024-10-10

MASK BLANK, PHASE SHIFT MASK, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

#4
20240310717
2024-09-19

PHASE SHIFT MASK FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE PHASE SHIFT MASK

#5
20230385508
2023-11-30

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

#6
20220397818
2022-12-15

Phase shift mask for EUV lithography and manufacturing method for the phase shift mask

#7
20220366117
2022-11-17

Method of making semiconductor device and semiconductor device

#8
20220365438
2022-11-17

PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY METHOD AND APPARATUS

#9
20210356856
2021-11-18

Phase shift mask and electronic component manufacturing method

#10
20210055659
2021-02-25

Critical dimension (CD) uniformity of photoresist island patterns using alternating phase shifting mask

#11
20200203167
2020-06-25

Semiconductor device

#12
20200176053
2020-06-04

Memory system having write assist circuit including memory-adapted transistors

#13
20200142313
2020-05-07

Critical dimension (CD) uniformity of photoresist island patterns using alternating phase shifting mask

#14
20200105671
2020-04-02

Hybrid power rail structure

#15
20200057375
2020-02-20

Photolithography method and apparatus

#16
20190332006
2019-10-31

Photomask and methods for manufacturing and correcting photomask

#17
20190302604
2019-10-03

MASK BLANK, PHASE SHIFT MASK, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHASE SHIFT MASK, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

#18
20180321582
2018-11-08

Photomask and methods for manufacturing and correcting photomask

#19
20180307143
2018-10-25

Method for quickly establishing lithography process condition by a pre-compensation value

#20
20180301185
2018-10-18

Device having write assist circuit including memory-adapted transistors and method for making the same

#21
20180164675
2018-06-14

Photomask and fabrication method therefor

#22
20170285460
2017-10-05

Mask blank, method for manufacturing mask blank and transfer mask

#23
20170192348
2017-07-06

Phase shift mask and method of forming patterns using the same

#24
20170075213
2017-03-16

Photomask and methods for manufacturing and correcting photomask

#25
20170068155
2017-03-09

Mask blank, method of manufacturing phase shift mask, phase shift mask, and method of manufacturing semiconductor device

#26
20170052441
2017-02-23

Extreme ultraviolet lithography process and mask with reduced shadow effect and enhanced intensity

#27
20160246183
2016-08-25

Transmission balancing for phase shift mask with a trim mask

#28
20160124299
2016-05-05

Transmission balancing for phase shift mask with a trim mask

#29
20150192849
2015-07-09

Photomask blank, process for production of photomask, and chromium-containing material film

#30
20150177612
2015-06-25

Mask and method for forming the same

#31
20150160549
2015-06-11

Photomask blank

#32
20150017575
2015-01-15

Photomasks, methods of forming a photomask, and methods of photolithographically patterning a substrate

#33
20140302679
2014-10-09

Phase shift mask, method of forming asymmetric pattern, method of manufacturing diffraction grating, and method of manufacturing semiconductor device

#34
20140051015
2014-02-20

Reducing edge die reflectivity in extreme ultraviolet lithography

#35
20130323627
2013-12-05

Photomasks, methods of forming a photomask, and methods of photolithographically patterning a substrate

#36
20130309601
2013-11-21

Photomask blank, method for manufacturing photomask, and method for manufacturing phase shift mask

#37
20130280644
2013-10-24

Mask and method for forming the same

#38
20130256844
2013-10-03

Semiconductor fabrication utilizing grating and trim masks

#39
20130230796
2013-09-05

Photomask blank, process for production of photomask, and chromium-containing material film

#40
20130122428
2013-05-16

Exposure system, method of forming pattern using the same and method of manufacturing display substrate using the same

#41
20130036390
2013-02-07

Layout content analysis for source mask optimization acceleration

#42
20120282774
2012-11-08

Patterning methods and masks

#43
20120251930
2012-10-04

Photomask blank and method for manufacturing photomask

#44
20120196210
2012-08-02

Determining manufacturability of lithographic mask based on manufacturing shape penalty of aspect ratio of edge that takes into account pair of connected edges of the edge

#45
20120089953
2012-04-12

Mask layout formation

#46
20120058421
2012-03-08

PHASE SHIFT MASK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

#47
20120028194
2012-02-02

Pattern formation method using levenson-type mask and method of manufacturing levenson-type mask

#48
20110294045
2011-12-01

Photomask and methods for manufacturing and correcting photomask

#49
20110256644
2011-10-20

MASKS FOR MICROLITHOGRAPHY AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH MASKS

#50
20110165520
2011-07-07

Pattern formation method using levenson-type mask and method of manufacturing levenson-type mask

#51
20110159415
2011-06-30

ETCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING ALTERNATING PHASE SHIFT MASK USING THE SAME

#52
20110159414
2011-06-30

Method and system of fabricating alternating phase shift mask

#53
20110159411
2011-06-30

Phase-shift photomask and patterning method

#54
20110047519
2011-02-24

Layout Content Analysis for Source Mask Optimization Acceleration

#55
20110045388
2011-02-24

Masks for microlithography and methods of making and using such masks

#56
20110033785
2011-02-10

Method of fabricating integrated circuit using alternating phase-shift mask and phase-shift trim mask

#57
20100316942
2010-12-16

Photomask making method

#58
20100291478
2010-11-18

Etching method and photomask blank processing method

#59
20100266939
2010-10-21

Lithographic mask and method of forming a lithographic mask

#60
20100261099
2010-10-14

Photomask blank and photomask making method

#61
20100233590
2010-09-16

Method for Manufacturing Photo Mask Using Fluorescence Layer

#62
20100233588
2010-09-16

Phase shift mask with enhanced resolution and method for fabricating the same

#63
20100197140
2010-08-05

Angled-wedge chrome-face wall for intensity balance of alternating phase shift mask

#64
20100183959
2010-07-22

Method of generating reticle data, memory medium storing program for generating reticle data and method of producing reticle

#65
20100159369
2010-06-24

Phase shift mask and method for manufacturing the same, and method for manufacturing integrated circuit

#66
20100157046
2010-06-24

Method and apparatus for analyzing a group of photolithographic masks

#67
20100151365
2010-06-17

Patterning methods and masks

#68
20100138806
2010-06-03

Resolution enhancing technology using phase assignment bridges

#69
20100136487
2010-06-03

Pattern formation method using levenson-type mask and method of manufacturing levenson-type mask

#70
20100017780
2010-01-21

Differential alternating phase shift mask optimization

#71
20090269679
2009-10-29

Phase shift mask for double patterning and method for exposing wafer using the same

#72
20090202925
2009-08-13

PHOTOMASK DEFECT CORRECTION METHOD, PHOTOMASK MANUFACTURING METHOD, PHASE SHIFT MASK MANUFACTURING METHOD, PHOTOMASK, PHASE SHIFT MASK, PHOTOMASK SET, AND PATTERN TRANSFER METHOD

#73
20090187877
2009-07-23

MULTI-PASS, CONSTRAINED PHASE ASSIGNMENT FOR ALTERNATING PHASE-SHIFT LITHOGRAPHY

#74
20090150850
2009-06-11

Method and apparatus for identifying and correcting phase conflicts

#75
20090136857
2009-05-28

Correcting 3D effects in phase shifting masks using sub-resolution features

#76
20090128788
2009-05-21

System and method for making photomasks

#77
20090125870
2009-05-14

System and method for making photomasks

#78
20090125867
2009-05-14

Handling of flat data for phase processing including growing shapes within bins to identify clusters

#79
20090125863
2009-05-14

Treatment of trim photomask data for alternating phase shift lithography

#80
20090106727
2009-04-23

Methods and systems for layout and routing using alternating aperture phase shift masks

#81
20090098469
2009-04-16

Process for fabrication of alternating phase shift masks

#82
20090053654
2009-02-26

Mask and method for patterning a semiconductor wafer

#83
20090047583
2009-02-19

Masks for microlithography and methods of making and using such masks

#84
20090042108
2009-02-12

Pattern forming method and mask

#85
20090037866
2009-02-05

ALTERNATING PHASE SHIFT MASK OPTIMIZATION FOR IMPROVED PROCESS WINDOW

#86
20090029266
2009-01-29

MULTI-LAYER ALTERNATING PHASE SHIFT MASK STRUCTURE

#87
20090004573
2009-01-01

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING PHOTOMASKS

#88
20080299466
2008-12-04

ALTERNATIVE PHASE-SHIFTING MASK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

#89
20080292992
2008-11-27

Photomask correcting method and manufacturing method of semiconductor device

#90
20080286664
2008-11-20

Full phase shifting mask in damascene process

#91
20080261122
2008-10-23

PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY MASK WITH PROTECTIVE CAPPING LAYER

#92
20080261121
2008-10-23

PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY MASK WITH PROTECTIVE SILICIDE CAPPING LAYER

#93
20080261120
2008-10-23

PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY MASK WITH INTEGRALLY FORMED PROTECTIVE CAPPING LAYER

#94
20080244503
2008-10-02

System for coloring a partially colored design in an alternating phase shift mask

#95
20080244494
2008-10-02

Migration of integrated circuit layout for alternating phase shift masks

#96
20080222597
2008-09-11

Photo mask, exposure method using the same, and method of generating data

#97
20080220377
2008-09-11

Photo mask, exposure method using the same, and method of generating data

#98
20080213676
2008-09-04

PHASE SHIFT MASK FOR AVOIDING PHASE CONFLICT

#99
20080206655
2008-08-28

Mask blank, method of manufacturing an exposure mask, and method of manufacturing an imprint template

#100
20080201686
2008-08-21

Method and apparatus for performing target-image-based optical proximity correction

#101
20080182182
2008-07-31

Method for manufacturing phase shift mask using electron beam lithography

#102
20080160422
2008-07-03

Lithographic mask and methods for fabricating a semiconductor device

#103
20080142476
2008-06-19

Multi-step photomask etching with chlorine for uniformity control

#104
20080134128
2008-06-05

Methods for adjusting shifter width of an alternating phase shifter having variable width

#105
20080113275
2008-05-15

Method to etch chrome for photomask fabrication

#106
20080107974
2008-05-08

Photo-mask having phase and non-phase shifter parts for patterning an insulated gate transistor

#107
20080102383
2008-05-01

Phase shift mask

#108
20080102382
2008-05-01

Method for producing a photomask, method for patterning a layer or layer stack and resist stack on a mask substrate

#109
20080090157
2008-04-17

PHOTO MASK WITH IMPROVED CONTRAST AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

#110
20080089575
2008-04-17

Alternating phase shift mask inspection using biased inspection data

#111
20080086714
2008-04-10

Structure and method for partitioned dummy fill shapes for reduced mask bias with alternating phase shift masks

#112
20080076039
2008-03-27

Phase shift mask and method for manufacturing light-collecting device

#113
20080076036
2008-03-27

Mask and method for patterning a semiconductor wafer

#114
20080076034
2008-03-27

TRIM PHOTOMASK PROVIDING ENHANCED DIMENSIONAL TRIMMING AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION AND USE THEREOF

#115
20080070416
2008-03-20

Phase shift mask including a substrate with recess

#116
20080070127
2008-03-20

Photomask having self-masking layer and methods of etching same

#117
20080044768
2008-02-21

Continuous sloped phase edge architecture fabrication technique using electron or optical beam blur for single phase shift mask ret

#118
20080042171
2008-02-21

Transistor arrangement, sense-amplifier arrangement and methods of manufacturing the same via a phase shift mask

#119
20080014684
2008-01-17

Two-print two-etch method for enhancement of CD control using ghost poly

#120
20070296980
2007-12-27

INTEGRATED PHASE ANGLE AND OPTICAL CRITICAL DIMENSION MEASUREMENT METROLOGY FOR FEED FORWARD AND FEEDBACK PROCESS CONTROL

#121
20070283313
2007-12-06

Mask pattern generating method

#122
20070281218
2007-12-06

Dummy Phase Shapes To Reduce Sensitivity Of Critical Gates To Regions Of High Pattern Density

#123
20070269726
2007-11-22

Phase-shift mask, manufacturing method thereof and manufacturing method of semiconductor element

#124
20070245291
2007-10-18

Incrementally resolved phase-shift conflicts in layouts for phase-shifted features

#125
20070231714
2007-10-04

Photomask making method and semiconductor device manufacturing method

#126
20070231712
2007-10-04

Alternating phase shift masking

#127
20070224542
2007-09-27

Patterning method using photomask

#128
20070212619
2007-09-13

Photomask blank and photomask making method

#129
20070207391
2007-09-06

Multiple resist layer phase shift mask (PSM) blank and PSM formation method

#130
20070196745
2007-08-23

Exposure mask, method of forming resist pattern and method of forming thin film pattern

#131
20070190793
2007-08-16

Dual trench alternating phase shift mask fabrication

#132
20070184361
2007-08-09

Photomask, pattern formation method using the same and mask data creation method

#133
20070184360
2007-08-09

Photomask features with interior nonprinting window using alternating phase shifting

#134
20070166650
2007-07-19

Patterning methods and masks

#135
20070160919
2007-07-12

Phase-Shift Mask Providing Balanced Light Intensity Through Different Phase-Shift Apertures And Method For Forming Such Phase-Shift Mask

#136
20070160917
2007-07-12

Correcting 3D effects in phase shifting masks using sub-resolution features

#137
20070141480
2007-06-21

Pattern formation method using Levenson-type mask and method of manufacturing Levenson-type mask

#138
20070128556
2007-06-07

Method of manufacturing semiconductor integrated circuit devices

#139
20070128528
2007-06-07

Mask blank and photomask having antireflective properties

#140
20070128527
2007-06-07

Angled-wedge chrome-face wall for intensity balance of alternating phase shift mask

#141
20070105053
2007-05-10

Method of manufacturing semiconductor device

#142
20070105051
2007-05-10

Method of forming pattern

#143
20070087273
2007-04-19

Method of making alternating phase shift masks

#144
20070082276
2007-04-12

Notched trim mask for phase shifting mask

#145
20070076833
2007-04-05

Attenuated phase shift mask blank and photomask

#146
20070065730
2007-03-22

Photomask

#147
20070053576
2007-03-08

Phase shifting test mask patterns for characterizing illumination and mask quality in image forming optical systems

#148
20070037072
2007-02-15

Levenson type phase shift mask and manufacturing method thereof

#149
20070020533
2007-01-25

Method of manufacturing rim type of photomask and photomask made by such method

#150
20070012660
2007-01-18

Cluster tool with integrated metrology chamber for transparent substrates

#151
20060263701
2006-11-23

Levenson phase shifting mask and method for preparing the same and method for preparing a semiconductor device using the same

#152
20060240342
2006-10-26

Resolution enhancing technology using phase assignment bridges

#153
20060240341
2006-10-26

Mask, manufacturing method for mask, and manufacturing method for semiconductor device

#154
20060240334
2006-10-26

Method of manufacturing EUVL alternating phase-shift mask

#155
20060228633
2006-10-12

Method of resolving phase conflicts in an alternating phase shift mask and the alternating phase shift mask

#156
20060225025
2006-10-05

Dual phase shift photolithography masks for logic patterning

#157
20060210888
2006-09-21

Photomask to which phase shift is applied and exposure apparatus

#158
20060199083
2006-09-07

Method and apparatus for identifying and correcting phase conflicts

#159
20060188796
2006-08-24

Performing OPC on structures with virtual edges

#160
20060188792
2006-08-24

Printing of design features using alternating PSM technology with double mask exposure strategy

#161
20060183034
2006-08-17

Photomask

#162
20060183033
2006-08-17

Method for forming pattern

#163
20060183032
2006-08-17

Method for forming generating mask data

#164
20060181691
2006-08-17

Apparatus for projecting a pattern into an image plane

#165
20060177747
2006-08-10

Photomask, method for forming the same, and method for forming pattern using the photomask

#166
20060177745
2006-08-10

Phase shift masks

#167
20060166517
2006-07-27

Phase-shifting mask and semiconductor device

#168
20060166107
2006-07-27

Method for plasma etching a chromium layer suitable for photomask fabrication

#169
20060166105
2006-07-27

Differential alternating phase shift mask optimization

#170
20060154388
2006-07-13

Integrated metrology chamber for transparent substrates

#171
20060154151
2006-07-13

Method for quartz photomask plasma etching

#172
20060148263
2006-07-06

Dry etching apparatus having particle removing device and method of fabricating phase shift mask using the same

#173
20060147814
2006-07-06

Methods for repairing an alternating phase-shift mask

#174
20060141372
2006-06-29

Mask pattern and method for forming resist pattern using mask pattern thereof

#175
20060141365
2006-06-29

Designing method and device for phase shift mask

#176
20060121367
2006-06-08

Method for producing photomask and method for producing photomask pattern layout

#177
20060121366
2006-06-08

Pattern formation method

#178
20060115753
2006-06-01

Method and apparatus for performing target-image-based optical proximity correction

#179
20060115742
2006-06-01

Tri-tone trim mask for an alternating phase-shift exposure system

#180
20060110684
2006-05-25

Photomask for forming small contact hole array and methods of fabricating and using the same

#181
20060107248
2006-05-18

Generating mask patterns for alternating phase-shift mask lithography

#182
20060105520
2006-05-18

Structure and method to fabricate a protective sidewall liner for an optical mask

#183
20060099522
2006-05-11

Method of creating a layout of a set of masks

#184
20060099518
2006-05-11

Method to resolve line end distortion for alternating phase shift mask

#185
20060099517
2006-05-11

Phase shift mask fabrication method thereof and fabrication method of semiconductor apparatus

#186
20060088771
2006-04-27

Anti-reflective sidewall coated alternating phase shift mask and fabrication method

#187
20060075376
2006-04-06

System and method for phase shift assignment

#188
20060057473
2006-03-16

Mask for exposure and method of manufacturing the same

#189
20060051680
2006-03-09

Combining image imbalance compensation and optical proximity correction in designing phase shift masks

#190
20060040188
2006-02-23

Method for designing alternating phase shift masks

#191
20060033900
2006-02-16

Exposure method and apparatus

#192
20050287446
2005-12-29

Method for the photolithographic projection of a pattern onto a semiconductor wafer with an alternating phase mask

#193
20050287444
2005-12-29

System for coloring a partially colored design in an alternating phase shift mask

#194
20050287443
2005-12-29

Methods and systems for layout and routing using alternating aperture phase shift masks

#195
20050262468
2005-11-24

Designing method and device for phase shift mask

#196
20050260506
2005-11-24

Phase shift mask including a substrate with recess

#197
20050260504
2005-11-24

Mask blank having a protection layer

#198
20050257189
2005-11-17

Graph based phase shift lithography mapping method and apparatus

#199
20050255387
2005-11-17

Single exposure of mask levels having a lines and spaces array using alternating phase-shift mask

#200
20050214652
2005-09-29

Continuous sloped phase edge architecture fabrication technique using electron or optical beam blur for single phase shift mask ret

#201
20050210436
2005-09-22

Alternating phase-shift mask rule compliant IC design

#202
20050208427
2005-09-22

Semiconductor device manufacturing method

#203
20050202323
2005-09-15

Phase shift mask and method of manufacturing phase shift mask

#204
20050202322
2005-09-15

Methods of forming alternating phase shift masks having improved phase-shift tolerance

#205
20050196689
2005-09-08

Method for transferring a layout of an integrated circuit level to a semiconductor substrate

#206
20050181608
2005-08-18

Method and apparatus for etching photomasks

#207
20050177809
2005-08-11

Correcting 3D effects in phase shifting masks using sub-resolution features

#208
20050175906
2005-08-11

Method of conflict avoidance in fabrication of gate-shrink alternating phase shifting masks

#209
20050170288
2005-08-04

Alternating aperture phase shift photomask having light absorption layer

#210
20050166175
2005-07-28

Alternating phase shift mask design for high performance circuitry

#211
20050166173
2005-07-28

Handling of flat data for phase processing including growing shapes within bins to identify clusters

#212
20050164129
2005-07-28

Photomask and manufacturing method of semiconductor device

#213
20050164128
2005-07-28

Mask for manufacturing semiconductor device and method of manufacture thereof

#214
20050164097
2005-07-28

Process for creating phase edge structures in a phase shift mask

#215
20050153564
2005-07-14

Integrated phase angle and optical critical dimension measurement metrology for feed forward and feedback process control

#216
20050149901
2005-07-07

Resolution enhancing technology using phase assignment bridges

#217
20050130047
2005-06-16

Method for printability enhancement of complementary masks

#218
20050123841
2005-06-09

Full phase shifting mask in damascene process

#219
20050123837
2005-06-09

Photomask features with interior nonprinting window using alternating phase shifting

#220
20050112476
2005-05-26

Phase-shift mask and fabrication thereof

#221
20050106472
2005-05-19

Alternating phase mask built by additive film deposition

#222
20050095512
2005-05-05

Lithography mask for imaging of convex structures

#223
20050090120
2005-04-28

Manufacturing method of semiconductor integrated circuit device

#224
20050089764
2005-04-28

Multi-step phase shift mask and methods for fabrication thereof

#225
20050079427
2005-04-14

Semiconductor device with loop line pattern structure, method and alternating phase shift mask for fabricating the same

#226
20050074678
2005-04-07

Phase shifting lithographic process

#227
20050069781
2005-03-31

Method of improving a resolution of contact hole patterns by utilizing alternate phase shift principle

#228
20050060682
2005-03-17

Resolving phase-shift conflicts in layouts using weighted links between phase shifters

#229
20050057998
2005-03-17

Semiconductor device with loop line pattern structure, method and alternating phase shift mask for fabricating the same

#230
20050053847
2005-03-10

Photomask having an internal substantially transparent etch stop layer

#231
20050053846
2005-03-10

Phase shift assignments for alternate PSM

#232
20050042527
2005-02-24

Phase shift mask including sub-resolution assist features for isolated spaces

#233
20050028131
2005-02-03

Method for creating alternating phase masks

#234
20050026052
2005-02-03

Radiation patterning tools, and methods of forming radiation patterning tools

#235
20050026049
2005-02-03

Method for forming an opening on an alternating phase shift mask

#236
20050019708
2005-01-27

Phase-shifting mask and method of forming pattern using the same

#237
20050014074
2005-01-20

Generating mask patterns for alternating phase-shift mask lithography

#238
20050003305
2005-01-06

Photo mask, exposure method using the same, and method of generating data

#239
17032358
2023-04-25

Alternating phase shift mask

#240
16133869
2019-12-31

Critical dimension (CD) uniformity of photoresist island patterns using alternating phase shifting mask

#241
15843451
2020-12-08

Alternating phase shift mask