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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US8976334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2011
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70808
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid supply system for an immersion lithographic apparatus provides a laminar flow of immersion liquid between a final element of the projection system and a substrate. A control system minimizes the chances of overflowing and an extractor includes an array of outlets configured to minimize vibrations.

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