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Apparatus and method for extending target material delivery system lifetime

US11690159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2019
Grant dateJun 27, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G2/0027
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a system for generating EUV radiation in which current flowing through target material in the orifice 320 of a nozzle in a droplet generator is controlled by providing alternate lower impedance paths for the current and/or by limiting a high frequency component of a drive signal applied to the droplet generator.

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