Mask Making, Inspection, and Repair: Market Analysis and Strategic Issues
DUBLIN, April 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kt428w/mask_making) has announced the addition of the "Mask Making, Inspection, and Repair: Market Analysis and Strategic Issues" report to their offering.
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Each new generation of IC devices brings about a corresponding decrease in linewidths and minimum feature sizes. The technological trends and innovations in IC fabrication processes directly influence the market for masks and mask making equipment.
This report addresses the strategic issues impacting the mask making, inspection, and repair sectors of the semiconductor industry in the U.S. and the world. The mask making and equipment markets are analyzed and projected.
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The Need For This Report
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Summary of Major Issues
2.2 Summary of Market Opportunities
Chapter 3 Technology Issues
3.1 Mask Making
3.1.1 Mask Blanks
3.1.2 Completed Masks
3.2 Mask Making Equipment
3.2.1 Electron Beam Systems
3.2.2 Laser Pattern Generators
3.3 Mask Inspection
3.3.1 Mask Defects
- Transmission Variations
- Transparent Defects
- Nuisance Defects
- CD Variations
- Reflectivity Variations
3.4 Mask Repair
3.4.1 Laser Repair
3.4.2 Focused Ion Beam Repair
3.4.3 Other Repair Methods
Chapter 4 User - Vendor Strategies
4.1 Establishing User Needs
4.1.1 Mask Making - Merchant or Captive
4.1.2 Submicron Mask Making Equipment - Laser vs E-Beam
4.1.3 Mask Inspection Equipment
4.1.4 Mask Repair - Laser vs FIB
4.1.5 Phase-Shift Masks
4.1.6 Optical Proximity Correction
4.1.7 NGL Technology Challenges
4.1.7.1 X-Ray Masks
4.1.7.2 EPL Masks
4.1.7.3 EUVL Masks
4.2 Competitive Vendor Opportunities
Chapter 5 Market Forecast
5.1 Driving Forces
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Trends in IC Processing Technology
5.1.3 Mask and Reticle Requirements
5.1.4 Fast Turnaround Devices
5.1.5 Impact of Direct Write E-Beam and X-Ray
5.2 Market Forecast Assumptions
5.3 Mask Making, Inspection, and Repair
5.3.1 Completed Mask Market
5.3.2 Reticle/Mask Manufacturing Equipment
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