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Lithography apparatus and pattern forming method using the same having an liquid crystal panel for a photo mask function

US7332734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2005
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/7065
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lithography apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes: a stage, a first light source unit, an optical system, an image obtaining means, an image edit means, an LC panel, and a second light source unit. The LC panel is coupled with the optical system and receives a signal of the image edited by the image edit means and displays the received image to perform a photo mask function. The second light source unit provides light used in performing an exposure on the test material using the imaged displayed on the LC panel for a photo mask.

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