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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7224436B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2006
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7088
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a lithographic projection apparatus, a liquid supply system provides liquid in a space between the final element of the projection system and the substrate of the lithographic projection apparatus. A shutter member is provided to contain liquid in the liquid supply system during, for example, substrate exchange.

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