PHOTOMASK CLEANING

Generally, examples described herein relate to methods and apparatus for photomask processing. In an example, a photomask is obtained that is protected by a pellicle during a photolithography process. The photomask is cleaned by performing an etch process on the photomask using an etchant that is se...

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1. Verfasser: CULLINS, Jerry
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Zusammenfassung:Generally, examples described herein relate to methods and apparatus for photomask processing. In an example, a photomask is obtained that is protected by a pellicle during a photolithography process. The photomask is cleaned by performing an etch process on the photomask using an etchant that is selective to etch a first material of the pellicle at a greater rate than each material of the photomask. In some examples, the pellicle includes a rigid material through which radiation is transmitted during the photolithography process.