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PSM alignment method and device

US7411651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims
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Filing dateAug 4, 2004
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to alignment of a writing system and a workpiece. In particular, it relates to alignment to write a second layer pattern on a workpiece that has a first layer pattern, using an SLM. It extends to producing a mask or reticle, and to producing a layer of a device using the mask or reticle. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings.

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