Abstract:
To achieve improved frequency-response correction of a vibration-signal transmitter in a vibration isolation system, the invention proposes a method in which an analog sensor signal representing vibrations is generated through the use of a vibration-signal transmitter, this sensor signal is amplified for correcting frequency-dependent sensitivity of the vibration-signal transmitter, an actuator control signal is generated by processing the amplified sensor signal, and an actuator is controlled with the actuator control signal for counteracting the vibrations, wherein the amplification of the sensor signal includes first amplification through the use of an analog amplification stage and second amplification through the use of a digital amplification stage. The invention further proposes a correction device and also a vibration isolation system for carrying out the method.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a vibration isolator for use in a vacuum in which mechanical and electrical modules are arranged within a fluid-tight chamber.
Abstract:
A first sensor of the device for compensating magnetic and/or electromagnetic disturbance fields in a predetermined volume range is provided beyond the predetermined volume range for producing a signal that is determined by the magnetic and/or electromagnetic field at the location of the sensor. A second sensor is provided within the predetermined volume range for producing a signal which is determined by the magnetic and/or electromagnetic field at the location of the sensor. The signals from the first and second sensors are used as an input signal for directing a regulator amplifier belonging to a Helmholtz coil. After executing an empirically determined transmission function, the signal from the second sensor is applied to the regulator input of the digital regulator amplifier and the output signal of the digital regulator amplifier controls the current through the Helmholtz coil such that the magnetic and/or electromagnetic field in the predetermined volume range is at least partially compensated.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an active vibration isolation system which detects structural vibration of the mass to be isolated via a sensor and also takes account of these disturbance variables.
Abstract:
An apparatus for accepting and transferring at least one disk-like member is provided. The apparatus includes a pick- and place-mechanism including gripping means. In effect, the mechanism is adapted to provide pick- and/or place-cycles, which during operation provides a movement of said gripping means between an up and a down position and vice versa, whereby, in the down position, said gripping means either picks the disk-like member from a load position or places the disk-like member onto the load position.
Abstract:
In relation to a vibration isolation system, which comprises at least one vibration isolation device that can be assigned to an isolation element, the fact that a method of recording the system with the aid of a closed-loop and/or open-loop control device is provided, in which a closed-loop and/or open-loop control structure can be predefined and in which signals and/or variables related to the isolation system are picked up, processed and/or provided, and in which, on the basis of the definable structures and variables, at least one isolation system characteristic data set for assessing the vibration isolation system is formed, means that for the first time the indicative fundamentals for an open system for evaluation, closed-loop and open-loop control are provided.
Abstract:
A device which scans in a raster mode, in particular to a raster microscope, provides a rapid and inexpensive compensation of the disturbing effects of mechanical vibrations on the scanning process. The device includes a sensor for sensing mechanical vibrations and driving a filter whose output, together with the output of the device for the production of a z-signal, is connected to an adder, the output of which drives the device for changing the distance between the specimen and the sensor.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for regulating an active vibration isolation system and to an active vibration isolation system, in particular for a vibration isolated positioning of lithography-devices, wafer-handling-systems and/or microscopes, as for instance scanning microscopes. The active vibration isolation system comprises the following components: a support body for bearing a load which is to be isolated; pneumatic vibration isolators with controllable valves for carrying the support body with respect to the ground; position sensors for providing vertical position signals of the support body; a first regulating system for vibration compensation in at least one degree of freedom in translation (Xt,Yt,Zt) and in at least one degree of freedom in rotation (Xr,Yr,Zr) and a second pneumatic regulating system for vibration compensation in at least one degree of freedom selected from three degrees of freedom (Zt,Xr,Yr) which are effective in vertical direction.
Abstract:
The invention is in particular a supporting device for relative supporting loads with respect to a base comprising a load side part, a base side part, and an intermediate part giving support to the load side part, and thus defining a supporting direction with reference to the base and the load side, including a pressure chamber bounded by chamber walls.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for compensating for magnetic fields which has two sensors which are active in different frequency ranges and thus allows regulation with a bandwidth from 0 to 20 kHz.