Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion-type lithography projection device with improved functionality.SOLUTION: An immersion-type lithography projection device comprises: a radiation systems Ex, IL which are provided with a radiation source LA and supply projection beams PB of radiation; a first object table (mask table) MT connected to first positioning means for correctly positioning a mask with respect to a member PL; a second object table (substrate table) WT connected to second positioning means for correctly positioning a substrate with respect to the member PL; and a projection system PL for forming an image of a radiated part of the mask MA on a target part C of a substrate W.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion-type lithographic projection apparatus with improved functionality.SOLUTION: The immersion-type lithographic projection apparatus comprises: a radiation system Ex which is provided with a radiation source LA and supplies a radiation projection beam PB; an illumination system IL; a first object table (mask table) MT connected to first positioning means for accurately positioning a mask to a member PL; a second object table (substrate table) WT connected to second positioning means for accurately positioning the substrate to the member PL; and a projection system PL for imaging an irradiated part of a mask MA on a target part C of a substrate W. This apparatus also includes at least one sensor that is disposed so as to be illuminated with a radiation projection beam that has passed through an immersion liquid.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion-type lithography projection device with improved functionality.SOLUTION: An immersion-type lithography projection device comprises: a radiation systems Ex, IL which are provided with a radiation source LA and supply projection beams PB of radiation; a first object table (mask table) MT connected to first positioning means for correctly positioning a mask with respect to a member PL; a second object table (substrate table) WT connected to second positioning means for correctly positioning a substrate with respect to the member PL; and a projection system PL for forming an image of a radiated part of the mask MA on a target part C of a substrate W.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion-type lithographic projection apparatus with improved functionality.SOLUTION: The immersion-type lithographic projection apparatus comprises: a radiation system Ex which is provided with a radiation source LA and supplies a radiation projection beam PB; an illumination system IL; a first object table (mask table) MT connected to first positioning means for accurately positioning a mask to a member PL; a second object table (substrate table) WT connected to second positioning means for accurately positioning the substrate to the member PL; and a projection system PL for imaging an irradiated part of a mask MA on a target part C of a substrate W. This apparatus also includes at least one sensor that is disposed so as to be illuminated with a radiation projection beam that has passed through an immersion liquid.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquid supply system capable of supplying an immersion liquid in a space between a final element of a projection lens and a substrate at an extremely stable flow rate and with a minimum pressure variation in an immersion lithography apparatus. SOLUTION: In the immersion lithography apparatus, the immersion liquid is supplied from a tank via a flow restrictor. The liquid held in the tank is maintained at a substantially constant height above the flow restrictor to ensure a constant flow of the liquid. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion lithographic projection apparatus. SOLUTION: The immersion lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which an immersion liquid is sealed between a final element of a projection system and a substrate. Use of both hydrophobic and hydrophilic layers on various elements of the apparatus is disclosed. The use of the layers helps to prevent formation of bubbles in the immersion liquid and reduce residue on the elements after being immersed in the liquid. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion lithographic projection apparatus.SOLUTION: The immersion lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which an immersion liquid is enclosed between a final element of a projection system and a substrate. The use of both hydrophobic and hydrophilic layers on various elements of the apparatus is disclosed. The use can help to prevent the formation of bubbles in the immersion liquid and to reduce a residue on the elements after being immersed in the immersion liquid.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion lithographic apparatus suitable for preventing or reducing production of bubbles by preventing the bubbles from escaping from one or more gaps in a substrate table to a path of a radiation beam, or extracting the bubbles that may be produced in the gaps. SOLUTION: This lithographic apparatus is configured to project an image of a desired pattern on a substrate W, which is held on a substrate table WT, through a liquid. In the lithographic apparatus, gaps 22 are formed inside a surface of the substrate table between the substrate table and an outer edge of a substrate, or between the substrate table and another component that is arranged thereon and brought into contact with the liquid in normal use. The lithographic apparatus is composed by arranging, in the gap, a bubble holding device configured to hold bubbles 24 that may be produced in the gap. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithographic apparatus improved from a liquid supply system configured to supply immersion liquid into interspace between a terminal element of a projection system and a substrate, so as to efficiently remove the liquid from the vicinity of the substrate. SOLUTION: The liquid supply system includes a sealing member for forming a seal between its own undersurface and the substrate to substantially store the liquid in the space. A recess is formed in the undersurface and connected to a first pressure source and a second pressure source for extracting the liquid and/or gas. The first pressure source has lower pressure than the second pressure source, gas flow generated from the second pressure source to the first pressure source, and the liquid and/or gas extracted by the flow. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a suitable method of manufacturing a device that eases a problem related to residual immersion liquid in an immersion lithography device. SOLUTION: An active drying station ADS for actively removing liquid from an object W of an immersion lithography device, a substrate table WT, or both is provided between a projection system and a substrate post-exposure processing module. The substrate table WT carries the object W to the active drying station ADS. The active drying station ADS includes a gas flow means. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT