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Lens cleaning module for immersion lithography apparatus

US8054444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2005
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70341
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lens cleaning module for a lithography system having an exposure apparatus including an objective lens is provided. The lens cleaning module includes a scanning stage for supporting a wafer beneath the objective lens. A cleaning module is provided adjacent to the scanning stage for cleaning the objective lens in a non-manual cleaning process.

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