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Photolithography exposure tool and method for in situ photoresist measurments and exposure control

US5363171A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1993
Grant dateNov 8, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2013

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

Abstract

An apparatus and method is provided for measuring photoresist parameters in situ is disclosed. Transmission and reflectivity detectors are used in a lithographic exposure tool to obtain in situ absorption parameters and reflectivity data. The absorption parameters and reflectivity data are used in a feedback control system that controls the exposure dose used in the lithographic tool.

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