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Apparatus for tilting a beam system

US6661009B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/0245
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a column tilt apparatus and method for providing an off-normal angle of incidence of a beam in a scanned beam system onto a substrate passing through the eucentric point that is electro-mechanically adjustable during operation while maintaining vacuum integrity of the column and work chamber, and without introducing significant vibrations.

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