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Lithographic apparatus, removable member and device manufacturing method

US8823919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2010
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2852
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A member is provided to prevent immersion liquid ingress to a gap between components or to adhere to at least one component to provide a surface to a feature of an immersion system. The member has a plastic sealing portion that is adhered to the component(s). The plastic sealing portion is opaque to DUV radiation. It may be resistant to degradation through exposure to DUV radiation. It may have a liquid phobic coating or property.

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