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Method for improving substrate alignment

US6716649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2002
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7046
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for improving substrate alignment on a stepper comprises imposing predetermined corrections on each of a plurality of substrates, a different set of corrections for each substrate. The actual corrections occurring on the substrates are measured and mathematically processed to produce a matrix and a plurality of equations. The equations are resolved to provide correct corrections for accurate alignment.

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