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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7898642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2004
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70908
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A substrate table of an immersion lithographic apparatus is disclosed which comprises a barrier configured to collect liquid. The barrier surrounds the substrate and is spaced apart from the substrate. In this way any liquid which is spilt from the liquid supply system can be collected to reduce the risk of contamination of delicate components of the lithographic projection apparatus.

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