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Method and apparatus for transfer of a reticle pattern onto a substrate by scanning

US5835195A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1994
Grant dateNov 10, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7057
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for transferring a reticle (201) pattern to a substrate image (203) by scanning. The reticle is placed between an illumination system (118) and the projection lens (117). The substrate is located below the projection lens. A loading system, wafer adjustment system, and focusing system are also disclosed.

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