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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US9285685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2014
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70333
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an immersion lithography apparatus or device manufacturing method, the position of focus of the projected image is changed during imaging to increase focus latitude. In an embodiment, the focus may be varied using the liquid supply system of the immersion lithographic apparatus.

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