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Source multiplexing in lithography

US7002164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2003
Grant dateFeb 21, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/201
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An illumination system for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system may include multiple sources of EUV light. The system may combine the light from the multiple sources when illuminating a mask.

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