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Apparatus for angular-resolved spectroscopic lithography characterization and device manufacturing method

US7659988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2007
Grant dateFeb 9, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7003
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

To inspect all portions of the substrate the substrate table can be moved rotationally and linearly. Furthermore the detector can be moved rotationally. This enables all portions of a surface of the substrate to be inspected from all angles in a plane parallel to the substrate. Less linear motion is needed, so the apparatus occupies a smaller volume and generates smaller vibrations.

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