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Multi-input, multi-output motion control for lithography system

US6791098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2001
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R17/08
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-input, multi-output vibration control system for a lithography system. The system provides an actuator, and a sensor useful for controlling vibrations in systems for fabricating electronics equipment. The system includes a processor programmed with a multi-input, multi-output control technique such as a linear quadratic Gaussian, H-infinity or mu synthesis. The actuator may comprise one or more plates or elements of electroactive material bonded to an electroded sheet.

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