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Inspection system for the pupil of a lithographic tool

US6556286B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2001
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/706
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection tool or inspection system can be utilized to determine whether the appropriate pattern is on a reticle. The reticle can be associated with EUV lithographic tools. The system utilizes an at least two wavelengths of light. The light is directed to the reticle at the at least two wavelengths of light.

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