TWI295815B - Method and system for treating a hard mask to improve etch characteristics - Google Patents

Method and system for treating a hard mask to improve etch characteristics Download PDF

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TWI295815B
TWI295815B TW094106981A TW94106981A TWI295815B TW I295815 B TWI295815 B TW I295815B TW 094106981 A TW094106981 A TW 094106981A TW 94106981 A TW94106981 A TW 94106981A TW I295815 B TWI295815 B TW I295815B
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