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Immersion photolithography system and method using inverted wafer-projection optics interface

US6809794B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2003
Grant dateOct 26, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70233
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid immersion photolithography system includes an exposure system that exposes a substrate with electromagnetic radiation, and also includes a projection optical system that focuses the electromagnetic radiation on the substrate. A liquid supply system provides a liquid between the projection optical system and the substrate. The projection optical system is positioned below the substrate.

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