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Charged particle beam transfer device exhibiting low aberration

US5747819A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/31788
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A charged particle beam transfer device exhibiting a low level of aberration is disclosed. The device comprises a first deflector for deflecting a charged particle beam, that has passed through a subfield on a reticle, such that the beam passes through the optical axis, or at least the center, of a projection lens. To such end, the first deflector deflects the beam a first angle of deflection relative to an optical axis of the device. The device also comprises a second deflector to deflect the beam, after having passed through the projection lens, at a second angle of deflection that is opposite the first angle of deflection. Thus, the beam is guided to a region on a substrate surface corresponding to the particular subfield on the reticle.

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