Endpoint detection for photomask etching

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8092695
APP PUB NO 20090014409A1
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11926482

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Apparatus and method for endpoint detection are provided for photomask etching. The apparatus provides a plasma etch chamber with a substrate support member. The substrate support member has at least two optical components disposed therein for use in endpoint detection. Enhanced process monitoring for photomask etching are achieved by the use of various optical measurement techniques for monitoring at different locations of the photomask.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Grimbergen, Michael Redwood City, US 23 1497

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