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Lithographic linear motor, lithographic apparatus, and device manufacturing method

US7095485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2004
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K2201/18
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A linear motor having a high driving force, high efficiency and low normal force comprises two opposed magnet tracks and an armature comprising three open coil sets. The linear motor may be used to drive a stage, such as, for example, a mask or wafer stage, in a lithographic apparatus.

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