Nanoscale electron beam-induced deposition and purification of ruthenium for extreme ultraviolet lithography mask repair

Jo-Hyon Noh, Michael G. Stanford, Bret B. Lewis, Jason D. Fowlkes, Harald Plank, Philip D. Rack*

*Korrespondierende/r Autor/-in für diese Arbeit

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Abstract

One critical area for the adoption of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is the development of appropriate mask repair strategies. To this end, we have explored focused electron beam-induced deposition of the ruthenium capping or protective layer. Electron beam-induced deposition (EBID) was used to deposit a ruthenium capping/protective film using the liquid bis(ethylcyclopentyldienyl)ruthenium(II) precursor. The carbon to ruthenium atomic ratio in the as-deposited material was estimated to be ~9/1. Subsequent to deposition, we demonstrate an electron stimulated purification process to remove carbon by-products from the deposit. Results indicate that high-fidelity nanoscale ruthenium repairs can be realized.
Originalspracheenglisch
Seiten (von - bis)1705-1713
FachzeitschriftApplied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing
Jahrgang117
Ausgabenummer4
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2014

Fields of Expertise

  • Advanced Materials Science

Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)

  • Application
  • Experimental

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