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High-resolution overlay alignment methods for imprint lithography

US6921615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2001
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2022

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

Abstract

A method 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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