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Substrate deforming device for proximity exposure, and substrate deforming method for proximity exposure using same

US11550230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2021
Grant dateJan 10, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/7085
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a substrate deforming device for proximity exposure, the device comprising: a mask holder for holding an exposure mask; a first plate which is spaced apart from the exposure mask in a certain direction, and holds a to-be-exposed substrate; a position adjustment part for adjusting the position of the exposure mask; a gap adjustment part for adjusting a gap between the exposure mask and the to-be-exposed substrate; a first sensor for measuring the position of at least one among the exposure mask and the to-be-exposed substrate; a second sensor for measuring the gap between the exposure mask and the to-be-exposed substrate; and a control unit which performs a first control according to the measurement result from the first sensor, and after the first control, performs a second control according to the measurement result from the second sensor. The first control reduces the relative distance between the exposure mask and the to-be-exposed substrate by means of the position adjustment part. The second control deforms the to-be-exposed substrate by means of the gap adjustment part in response to deflection of the exposure mask.

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