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Lithographic apparatus and method for calibrating the same

US7880901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2010
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7019
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for calibrating an encoder in a lithographic apparatus, the encoder including a sensor and a grating, the encoder configured to measure a position of a moveable support of the lithographic apparatus, the method including measuring a position of the moveable support using an interferometer; and calibrating the encoder based on the position of the moveable support measured by the interferometer.

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