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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2022
Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam-si, KR;
Hyeong Keun Kim, Yongin-si, KR;
Seul Gi Kim, Yongin-si, KR;
Hyun Mi Kim, Seoul, KR;
Jin Woo Cho, Seoul, KR;
Hye Young Kim, Bucheon-si, KR;
Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam-si, KR;
Abstract
This application relates to a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography containing amorphous carbon and a manufacturing method thereof. In one aspect, the pellicle includes a substrate having an opening formed in a central portion, a support layer formed on the substrate to cover the opening, and a pellicle layer formed on the support layer and containing amorphous carbon. The pellicle layer may include a core layer formed on the support layer, and a capping layer formed on the core layer and may further include a buffer layer. At least one of the core layer, the capping layer, or the buffer layer may be an amorphous carbon layer.