Characterization of Ru layer for capping/buffer application in EUVL mask

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The glancing incident angle of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) system requires minimal thickness of absorber patterns. Since a thin (similar to 2 nm) Ru top layer improves EUV reflectivity of Mo/Si multilayer, Ru is a good candidate for capping layer material. Moreover, TaN/Ru structure offers a high etch selectivity as well as low EUV reflectivity, which implies Ru can be used as a buffer layer for TaN absorber. This allows single Ru layer approach with merged function as capping/buffer layer. Then mask fabrication process (film deposition and patterning) will be greatly simplified, and the shadow effect will be significantly decreased with much thinner absorber stack. However, deep ultraviolet contrast needs to be further improved for pattern inspection.

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EUVLmaskcappingbufferRuabsorber stackBARRIER LAYERFABRICATIONREPAIRLITHOGRAPHYENHANCEMENTMULTILAYERINSPECTIONCONTRAST
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Characterization of Ru layer for capping/buffer application in EUVL mask
저자
Kim, Tae GeunLee, Seung YoonKim, Chung YongPark, In-SungKang, In-YongLee, Nae-EungChung, Yong-ChaeAhn, Jinho
DOI
10.1016/j.mee.2006.01.125
발행일
2006-04
유형
Article; Proceedings Paper
저널명
Microelectronic Engineering
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4-9
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