摘要 |
<p>In a charged-particle-beam lithographic system, charge accumulation on the workpiece during alignment or writing can cause significant pattern placement errors. A film (16) formed directly under the resist layer (56) to be patterned is utilized as a charge-conducting medium during lithography. The pattern delineated in the resist layer (56) is transferred into the film (16) and subsequently into an underlying layer (20). The film (16) is highly compatible with standard lithographic and etching processes used to fabricate LSI and VLSI circuits.</p> |