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Alignment method and apparatus therefor

US6876946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2002
Grant dateApr 5, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7003
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of transferring a pattern of a mask onto shot areas on a substrate determines two sets of parameters in a single model equation. The parameters in one of the two sets relate to arrangement of a plurality of shot areas on the substrate, and the parameters in the other set relate to the shot areas per se. The mask and the substrate are moved relatively in accordance with the determined parameters.

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