Method and system for inspecting an EUV mask

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9485846
APP PUB NO 20150102220A1
SERIAL NO

14575102

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A structure for grounding an extreme ultraviolet mask (EUV mask) is provided to discharge the EUV mask during the inspection by an electron beam inspection tool. The structure for grounding an EUV mask includes at least one grounding pin to contact conductive areas on the EUV mask, wherein the EUV mask may have further conductive layer on sidewalls or/and back side. The inspection quality of the EUV mask is enhanced by using the electron beam inspection system because the accumulated charging on the EUV mask is grounded. The reflective surface of the EUV mask on a continuously moving stage is scanned by using the electron beam simultaneously. The moving direction of the stage is perpendicular to the scanning direction of the electron beam.

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  • HERMES MICROVISION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kuan, Chiyan San Jose, US 22 62
Pan, Chung-Shih San Jose, US 21 335
Wang, Youjin San Jose, US 8 6
Weng, Guochong San Jose, US 5 4

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