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High resolution overlay alignment systems for imprint lithography

US6919152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2003
Grant dateJul 19, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24802
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system of determining and correcting alignment during imprint lithography process is described. During an imprint lithographic process the template may be aligned with the substrate by the use of alignment marks disposed on both the template and substrate. The alignment may be determined and corrected for before the layer is processed.

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