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Reticle operation system

US9164399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2013
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70733
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for operating EUV mask stored in reticle SMIF pod and/or dual pod is provided, wherein the reticle SMIF pod and Dual pod are for storing EUV mask. The system can be a sorter for EUV mask transferred from reticle SMIF pod into dual pod, and vice versa, or an operating system for tools relating to EUV mask, wherein the tools may be EUV lithography, or inspection tool for inspecting EUV mask.

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