摘要 |
Disclosed is an X-ray mask for use in an exposure apparatus for transferring a circuit pattern onto an exposure substrate by use of an X-ray beam to produce a semiconductor device, wherein the X-ray mask includes an X-ray transmission film having a layered X-ray absorptive material formed thereon, and a holding frame for holding the X-ray transmission film, and wherein the X-ray transmission film is held by the holding frame with an even step-like structure defined at its peripheral portion. With this arrangement, a dust particle adhered to the X-ray mask surface and having a predetermined height can be detected precisely, such that a large integration device can be produced effectively.
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