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Conference paper
X-ray lithography: overview and outlook
Abstract
This article describes x-ray lithography (XRL) and current results from various laboratories around the world. The status and challenges associated with the various technology elements (the source, the optics, the aligner, the mask, and the photoresist) are discussed. Finally, the outlook for successfully inserting XRL into semiconductor manufacturing are assessed.