Efficient solution for removing EUV native defects

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PATENT NO 9759998
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15172482

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The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for mitigating printable native defects in an extreme ultra violet (EUV) mask substrate. In some embodiments, the method is performed by identifying a printable native defect within an EUV mask substrate that violates one or more sizing thresholds. A first section of the EUV mask substrate including the printable native defect is removed to form a concavity within the EUV mask substrate. A multi-layer replacement section that is devoid of a printable native defect is inserted into the concavity.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTDHSIN-CHU

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Chu, Yuan-Chih New Taipei, TW 23 92
Huang, Yen-Kai Hsinchu, TW 9 19
Shih, Hsun-Chuan Hsin-Chu, TW 7 29

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