公开(公告)号：US09091940B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13722830

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko ,  Joeri Lof ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Theodorus Marinus Modderman ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema ,  Klaus Simon ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Joannes Theodoor De Smit ,  Helmar Van Santen

IPC: G03B27/52 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03F9/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F9/7088

Abstract: In a lithographic projection apparatus, a structure surrounds a space between the projection system and a substrate table of the lithographic projection apparatus. A gas seal is formed between said structure and the surface of said substrate to contain liquid in the space.

Abstract translation: 在光刻投影装置中，结构围绕投影系统与光刻投影装置的基板台之间的空间。 在所述结构和所述基板的表面之间形成气体密封，以在该空间内容纳液体。

公开(公告)号：US20150109599A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14403114

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.

Inventor： Adrianus Hendrik Koevoets ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Menno Fien ,  Antonius Franciscus Johannes De Groot ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs ,  Nicolaas Ten Kate ,  Martijn Houben ,  Raymond Wilhelmus Louis Laffarre ,  Jan Steven Christiaan Westerlaken ,  Jim Vincent Overkamp ,  Maarten Van Beijnum ,  Robert De Jong

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/70733

Abstract: A support apparatus for a lithographic apparatus has an object holder and an extraction body radially outward of the object holder. The object holder is configured to support an object. The extraction body includes an extraction opening configured to extract fluid from a top surface of the support apparatus. The extraction body is spaced from the object holder such that the extraction body is substantially decoupled from the object holder. The extraction body comprises a projection configured such that it surrounds the object holder and such that, in use, a layer of liquid is retained on the projection and in contact with an object supported on the object holder.

Abstract translation: 用于光刻设备的支撑设备具有物体保持器和物体保持器径向外侧的提取体。 对象持有者被配置为支持对象。 提取体包括提取开口，其构造成从支撑装置的顶表面提取流体。 提取体与物体保持器间隔开，使得提取体基本上与物体保持器分离。 提取体包括突出部，其被构造为使得其围绕物体保持器并且使得在使用中一层液体保持在突出部上并与支撑在物体保持器上的物体接触。

公开(公告)号：US20140098353A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14106403

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Michel RIEPEN ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Paulus Martinus Maria Liebregts ,  Ronald Van Der Ham ,  Wilhelmus Franciscus Johannes Simons ,  Daniël Jozef Maria Direcks ,  Paul Petrus Joannes Berkvens ,  Eva Mondt ,  Gert-Jan Gerardus Johannes Thomas Brands ,  Koen Steffens ,  Han Henricus Aldegonda Lempens ,  Mathieus Anna Karel Van Lierop ,  Christophe De Metsenaere ,  Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda ,  Patrick Johannes Wilhelmus Spruytenburg ,  Joris Johan Anne-Marie Verstraete

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70866 ,  G03F7/70341

Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于浸没式光刻术的液体限制系统，其中液体限制系统和衬底之间的液体弯液面通过弯液面钉扎特征基本上固定就位。 弯液面钉扎特征包括以多边形形式布置的多个分立出口。