Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithographic device and a device manufacturing method utilizing multiple die designs on a substrate. SOLUTION: The apparatus is equipped with a first data buffer 10 storing pattern data corresponding to a pattern to be exposed and a second data buffer 12 storing pattern variation data corresponding to at least one change to a part of the pattern, wherein at least one variation of the pattern is transferred by exposure on one of the areas on a substrate by using pattern variation data. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress to minimum an influence on an image forming performance due to heat generation by controlling the heat generation of array of an individually controllable component. SOLUTION: According to the present invention, in order to maintain the temperature of array, a control signal is inputted in an array when the array is not used for pattern-forming a projection beam. Also, in order to maintain the temperature of the array, a heat element is provided, a heat reservoir is provided, or a cooling element is provided for lowering the temperature of the array during its use. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of measuring overlay and trellis-shape parameter using lithography technology and angle-resolved spectrum measurement in a pupil plane of a high numerical aperture of lens during a manufacture of a device. SOLUTION: Apparatus and the method which determine a property of a substrate by measuring an angle-resolved spectrum as a result of radiation being reflected by the substrate in the pupil plane of a high numerical aperture of lens. The property is dependent on angle and wavelength, and includes the intensity of TM- and TE-polarized light, and their relative phase difference. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithographic apparatus having a programmable patterning means capable of reducing errors due to the movement of a substrate during the duration of the pulse of radiation. SOLUTION: By supplying a means for shifting a patterned projection beam which is incident on a substrate in synchronism with the movement of the substrate during the duration of the pulse of the radiation, movement of the substrate inside is corrected during the duration of the pulse of one-time radiation. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for performing exposure in even radiation in a lithographic apparatus using a programmable array. SOLUTION: If a patterned beam of radiation which was patterned using an individually controllable elements is projected onto a target portion of a substrate, (a) each pixel ordinarily controls elements so as to deliver a radiation dose no greater than a predetermined normal maximum dose to the target portion in an exposure step, and (b) at least one selected pixel exceptionally controls the elements so as to deliver an increased radiation dose greater than the normal maximum dose. The increased dose may be delivered to compensate for the effect of a defective pixel at a known position in the array on a pixel adjacent a selected pixel. Further, it may compensate for underexposure of the target portion at the location of a selected pixel resulting from exposure of that location to a pixel affected by a known defective element. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method for directing a radiation beam to illuminate a patterning array in a direction other than a vertical direction of individually controllable elements used for patterning the radiation beam. SOLUTION: In a method of manufacturing a device, the individually controllable elements can change the telecentricity of a radiation beam PB. Projection of the radiation beam PB onto the individually controllable elements can be performed by using a concave mirror 21 or a folding mirror placed in an object field of the individually controllable elements. Alternatively, the individually controllable elements can change the optical axis of the radiation beam. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system which can change a pattern more quickly and at less cost compared with a mask base system. SOLUTION: Wide range contrast can be attained in such a way that an inclination and location of individually controllable element are adjusted simultaneously. This can be used to compensate a cupping of the individually controllable element. Simultaneous adjustment of location and inclination of the individually controllable element can be attained by two electrodes capable of operating over a range of values. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithographic device and a device manufacturing method. SOLUTION: A radiation distribution system is provided for distributing radiation to a plurality of patterning means for patterning radiation beams from a lighting system. The patterned radiation beams are successively projected to a substrate. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithography projector where a space between a substrate and a projector system is filled with liquid and a basic frame is effectively separated from jamming caused by the movement of a substrate stage, and a device manufacturing method. SOLUTION: In a liquid immersion lithography equipment, a transparent plate 12 is formed between a substrate table and a projection lens PL, thereby preventing the flow of liquid 10 and 11 that applies a force to the projection lens PL to distort the basic frame. The transparent plate 12 is maintained in a standstill status against the basic frame by an actuator system that responds to a position sensor furnished on the basic frame. The transparent plate 12 has the same refractive index as that of the liquid. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system that can more quickly change a pattern at a lower cost, as compared with a mask base system. SOLUTION: The tilt and position of individually controllable element becomes simultaneously adjustable and allows a wider range of contrasts to be achieved. This can also be used to compensate for cupping of individually controllable elements. Simultaneous adjustment of both the position and the tilt of the individually controllable elements can be attained by two electrodes which are operable over a range of values. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT