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Method of determining the radiation dose in a lithographic apparatus

US5910847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1997
Grant dateJun 8, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70675
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for forming a pattern on a substrate (w), either or not via a mask pattern (c), are described. The radiation dose can be measured accurately and reliably by measuring a latent image of a new, asymmetrical test mark (TM) by means of an optical alignment device present in the apparatus or associated therewith, this latent image being formed by means of production radiation (PB) in the radiation-sensitive layer on the substrate.

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