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Component for use in a patterning device environment

US11048180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2019
Grant dateJun 29, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70958
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A component for use in a patterning device environment including a patterning device, wherein the component is treated to suppress EUV plasma-induced contaminant release and/or atomic hydrogen or other radicals induced defectivity. A conduit array comprising at least one conduit, wherein the at least one conduit has been treated to promote adhesion of a contaminant to the at least one conduit.

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