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Laser pattern generation apparatus

US4796038A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 1988
Grant dateJan 3, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/704
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser pattern generation apparatus particularly suited for semiconductor applications. The laser beam is split into a plurality of beams and modulated with acousto-optic modulators. A rotating mirror having a plurality of facets causes the beam to scan the workpiece.

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