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EUV reticle handling system and method

US7804583B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70741
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An enclosure for protecting at least a pattern side and an opposing side of a reticle is disclosed. The enclosure includes a first and second part that form an enclosure around a reticle to be protected during handling, inspection, storage, and transport. A method for transporting the reticle to an exposure position from a position outside an exposure chamber is disclosed, including a method for use of a load-lock chamber.

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