Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd. (20240337917). METHODS OF MAKING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract

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METHODS OF MAKING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd.

Inventor(s)

Pei-Cheng Hsu of Hsinchu (TW)

Ching-Huang Chen of Hsinchu (TW)

Hung-Yi Tsai of Hsinchu (TW)

Ming-Wei Chen of Hsinchu (TW)

Hsin-Chang Lee of Hsinchu (TW)

Ta-Cheng Lien of Hsinchu (TW)

METHODS OF MAKING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337917 titled 'METHODS OF MAKING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

The abstract describes a reflective mask with a substrate, a reflective multilayer, a capping layer, and an absorber layer containing alternating pairs of first and second chromium-based layers.

  • Reflective mask with innovative absorber layer design
  • Absorber layer composed of alternating pairs of chromium-based layers
  • Substrate, reflective multilayer, capping layer, and absorber layer work together to enhance reflective properties
  • Unique structure improves performance and efficiency of the reflective mask

Potential Applications:

  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Optical coatings
  • Thin film technology

Problems Solved:

  • Enhances reflective properties
  • Improves efficiency in reflective mask applications

Benefits:

  • Increased reflectivity
  • Enhanced performance in various applications
  • Improved efficiency in reflective mask technology

Commercial Applications:

  • Semiconductor industry for lithography processes
  • Optical industry for coatings and filters
  • Thin film technology for reflective surfaces

Questions about Reflective Mask Technology: 1. How does the absorber layer design impact the overall performance of the reflective mask? 2. What are the specific advantages of using chromium-based layers in the absorber layer?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on optimizing the design and materials used in reflective masks for improved performance and efficiency.


Original Abstract Submitted

a reflective mask includes a substrate, a reflective multilayer disposed on the substrate, a capping layer disposed on the reflective multilayer, and an absorber layer disposed on the capping layer. the absorber layer includes one or more alternating pairs of a first cr based layer and a second cr based layer different from the first cr based layer.