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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US9477158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2006
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70933
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A plurality of extraction conduits are provided to remove immersion liquid into a chamber. The extraction conduits are arranged at different distances from a target portion of the substrate. From the chamber, a passage is provided to which a suction force is applied. When all the conduits are filled with immersion liquid, the extraction capacity will be greater than when one or more of the conduits comprise gas.

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