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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7411654B2 · kind B2 · utility

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58Claims
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Filing dateApr 5, 2005
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70808
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid supply system for an immersion lithographic apparatus provides a laminar flow of immersion liquid between a final element of the projection system and a substrate. A control system minimizes the chances of overflowing and an extractor includes an array of outlets configured to minimize vibrations.

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