Abstract:
PURPOSE: A lithographic apparatus having parts with a coated film adhered thereto is provided top protect a negative effect from an UV radiation and an immersion fluid by supporting the coating on at least part of lithography apparatus. CONSTITUTION: A lighting system(IL) conditions radiation beam. A patterning device supporter(MT) supports a patterning device(MA). A substrate supporter supports the substrate. A projection system(PS) projects the patterned radiation beam on the target on the substrate. The adhesive film supports the coating on at least part of a lithography apparatus.
Abstract:
A displacement measuring system, a lithography device, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided to reduce sensitivity against an error and to decrease an installation space thereof. A displacement measuring system comprises first and second diffraction lattices, a sensor(216), and at least one linear polarizer(217,218). The first diffraction lattice is used to divide a first beam of inputted radiation into first positive and negative diffraction radiation beams(212,213). The first positive and negative diffraction radiation beams are diffracted more by the second diffraction lattice. The sensor is used to decide a relative displacement between the first and second diffraction lattices from a decision of a phase difference between a first component of the second beam deduced from the first positive diffraction radiation beam, and a second component of the second beam deduced from the first negative diffraction radiation beam. The linear polarizer is formed to diffract the first and second components of the second beam linearly and to position and cross the first and second components mutually. A lithography device is used to detect the displacement of the first component thereof against the second component thereof.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an immersion lithographic projection apparatus.SOLUTION: An immersion lithographic projection apparatus in which immersion liquid is sealed between a final element of a projection system and a substrate is disclosed. 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 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 a system that reduces lithography errors arising from an immersion liquid.SOLUTION: A lithographic apparatus includes: an illumination system configured to condition a radiation beam; a support constructed to support a patterning device capable of imparting a pattern to the radiation beam in its cross section to form a patterned radiation beam; a substrate table constructed to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned radiation beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to at least partly fill a space between a final element of the projection system and the substrate with a liquid; a seal member arranged to substantially contain the liquid within the space between the final element of the projection system and the substrate; and elements to control and/or compensate for evaporation of the immersion liquid from the substrate.
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 lithographic apparatus with a liquid supply system minimized in liquid pressure fluctuation and/or temperature variation without unnecessary disturbance by mechanical vibration. SOLUTION: Liquid is supplied from an inlet 21 into a reservoir 10 disposed between a substrate and the final element of a projection system PS. A liquid above a given height is removed by an overflow. The overflow is held above the inlet so that the liquid is constantly refreshed and a liquid pressure is substantially kept constant. 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 a lithographic apparatus which decreases disturbance of a projection system due to the scanning power of a movable object. SOLUTION: The lithographic apparatus includes: an illumination system configured to condition a radiation beam; a patterning device support constructed to support a patterning device capable of imparting the radiation beam with a pattern in its cross-section to form a patterned radiation beam; a substrate table WT constructed to hold a substrate; a projection system PS configured to project the patterned radiation beam onto a target portion of the substrate; an active air mount AM supporting the projection system PS and including at least one actuator; and a feed-forward device FD configured to provide a feed-forward signal to the at least one actuator on the basis of a set-point signal of a movable object, wherein the feed-forward signal is designed to decrease a disturbance effect on the projection system PS due to movement of the movable object. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce damage caused by contamination particles. SOLUTION: A radiation source is configured to produce extreme ultraviolet radiation. The radiation source includes: a chamber in which a plasma is generated during usage; and an evaporation surface configured to evaporate a material formed as a by-product from the plasma and emitted to the evaporation surface. A method for removing a by-product material in or from a plasma radiation source of a lithographic apparatus includes evaporating a material emitted to that surface from the plasma during usage. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT