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Photolithography High Resolution Patterning
University of California System: University of California, Irvine
posted on 01/27/2012
Photolithography, an essential process in the fabrication of integrated circuits, has undergone continuous advancements that allow patterning of nanometer sized features. For example, features as small as 50 nm can be made by using excimer lasers with wavelengths of 248 nm and 193 nm (i.e., deep ultraviolet light). However, it is not always feasible for scientists to use the short wavelength lasers because they are expensive. A method that allows for high resolution photolithography without large capital expenses will be very useful. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a photolithography method that allows for high resolution patterning. By using this method, one can get a 20-fold improvement in the limit of resolution in comparison to the inherent resolution of “top-down” processing. In addition, the method is easy to use, inexpensive, and does not require sophisticated instrumentation.
Suggested Uses
The method may be used for micro/nano fabrication for electronics, integrated circuits, and microfluidics.
File Number: 22230
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