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:
PURPOSE: A lithography apparatus and a method for manufacturing a device are provided to control the flow of fluid through a fluid inlet by varying the flux of the fluid. CONSTITUTION: An illuminator(IL) receives a radiation beam(B) from a radiation source(SO). The illuminator includes an adjusting unit(AD) which adjusts the angular intensity distribution of the radiation beam. The radiation beam passes through a projection system(PS) and is focused on the target parts(C) on a substrate(W). A first location setting unit(PM) accurately locates a pattern device(MA). A substrate table(WT) moves to locate the target parts in the path of the radiation beam.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithography device which is properly protected from a negative effect resulting for ultraviolet radiation and/or immersion liquid, for example. SOLUTION: A lithography device having a detachable sticky film with a coating on at least part thereof is disclosed. A liquid supply system with a liquid confinement structure extended along at least part of a boundary of a space between a projection system and a substrate support is disclosed. The film with coating exists on at least part of the liquid confinement structure. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithographic apparatus provided with a measurement system having highly reliable accuracy. SOLUTION: The lithographic apparatus is provided with a measurement system for measuring the position and/or movement of a substrate support relative to a reference frame. The measurement system is provided with a target mounted to any one of the substrate support and the reference frame, a radiation source mounted to the other one and a sensor configured to detect a pattern of radiation propagating from the target, indicating the position or movement of the substrate support. The substrate support is provided with one or more gas outlets configured so as to supply a flow of gas which encapsulates the volume of space through which the radiation beam propagates to the target. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reduction, if not a complete prevention, of intrusion of bubbles into a light path of a projection beam during exposure, to thereby ease defects.SOLUTION: A fluid handling structure is disclosed. The fluid handling structure is configured to confine immersion liquid to a space defined between a projection system and a facing surface facing a substrate or a space defined between the projection system and a facing surface facing a table supporting the substrate, or a space defined between the projection system and both facing surfaces. The fluid handling structure includes a transponder that melts at least a part of gas within bubbles in the immersion liquid or performs control to prevent the bubbles from intruding into a light path of a beam from the projection system.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquid handling system which reduces or prevents the occurrence of dry contamination on a substrate. SOLUTION: The liquid handling system is disclosed in which an extractor to contain liquid in a space between the projection system of a lithographic apparatus and a substrate has, in plan, a shape with a single corner. The extractor is provided in a rotatable part of a liquid handling system. The rotatable part is rotated under the control of a controller. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus in which a barrier member is combined with a shutter member so as to keep a final element of the projection system wet during substrate swap. SOLUTION: An immersion lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes a fluid confinement system configured to confine fluid to a space between a projection system and a substrate. The fluid confinement system includes a fluid inlet to supply fluid, the fluid inlet connected to an inlet port and an outlet port. The immersion lithographic apparatus further includes a fluid supply system configured to control fluid flow through the fluid inlet by varying the flow rate of fluid provided to the inlet port and the flow rate of fluid removed from the outlet port. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce influence of a localized heat load when using immersion fluid in a lithographic apparatus.SOLUTION: A support table configured to support a substrate comprises a support section to support a substrate, and a regulation system to supply heat energy to and/or remove heat energy from the support section. The regulation system comprises a plurality of regulation units that are independently controllable.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus that combines a barrier member with a shutter member to keep the final element of a projection system wet during the replacement of a substrate. SOLUTION: A liquid immersion lithographic apparatus includes a fluid confinement system for confining a fluid in a space between the projection system and a substrate. The liquid confinement system includes an inlet port to supply liquid, and a fluid entrance connected to an outlet port. The liquid immersion lithographic apparatus further includes a fluid supply system to control the fluid flow passing through the fluid entrance by changing a flow rate of fluid supplied to the entrance port and a flow rate of fluid removed from the outlet port. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lithography device which is properly protected against negative effect from ultraviolet radiation and/or immersion liquid, for example. SOLUTION: A lithography device having a detachable sticky film with coating on at least part thereof is disclosed. A liquid supply system with a liquid confinement structure extended along at least part of a boundary of a space between a projection system and a substrate support is disclosed. A film with coating exists on at least part of the liquid confinement structure. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT