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Projection exposure apparatus for semiconductor lithography with improved component adjustment and adjustment method

US11048177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2020
Grant dateJun 29, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/004
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A projection exposure apparatus for semiconductor lithography includes a component and fixed to a structural part of the apparatus. The component and/or the structural part have/has a stop for bearing against a reference surface at the structural part and/or the component. The stop is movable relative to the component fixed and/or the structural part so that it can be moved away from the reference surface. A method for adjusting a component on a structural part of a projection exposure apparatus includes: securing a stop to the component or the structural part; positioning the component so that the stop comes into mechanical contact with a reference surface at the component or the structural part; fixing the component to the structural part; and moving the stop away from the reference surface.

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