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

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PATENT NO 7820343
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11923798

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Methods for producing a photomask or layer or stack patterning include applying two resists to a layer, a layer stack, or a mask substrate (collectively “the layer”). Sensitivity of the first resist with respect to the exposure dose is greater than sensitivity of the second. Both resists are subjected to an exposure dose in defined regions of the layer surface, the dose varying locally between first and second doses. The first dose is chosen to expose the first resist but not the second. The second dose is chosen to expose the second resist. After a first development of the second and of the first resist the layer is etched at the uncovered locations for a first time. After complete removal of the second resist and a second development of the first resist, the layer is etched. As a result, it is possible to produce structures of different depths in the layer.

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ADVANCED MASK TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH & CO KG01109 DRESDEN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Feicke, Axel Chemnitz, DE 2 5
Waiblinger, Markus Dresden, DE 7 29
Wandel, Timo Dresden, DE 2 5

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