摘要:
An improved wafer carrier device for carrying and holding semiconductor wafers that have a thickness of below 100 micrometers includes a transportable wafer chuck having an enclosed vacuum reservoir and a top surface configured to support a wafer. The top surface has one or more through-openings extending from the top surface to the vacuum reservoir and the wafer is held onto the top surface via vacuum from the vacuum reservoir drawn through the through-openings.
摘要:
An illumination system for a micro-lithographic contact and proximity exposure apparatus comprising a light source (1), a collector (2), two optical integrators (3,6), two Fourier lenses (4,7), at least one angle defining element (5); and at least one field lens (8). The first optical integrator (3) comprises optical sub-elements and produces a plurality of secondary light sources (6a) each emitting a light bundle. A first Fourier lens (7) effects a superposition of the light bundles and uniform irradiance in its Fourier plane (4a). The second optical integrator (6) is located at the Fourier plane (7a) of the first Fourier lnes (7), comprises optical sub-elements and produces a plurality of tertiary light sources (6a) each emitting a light bundle. A second Fourier lens (7) effects a superposition of the light bundles, uniform irradiance and a desired and uniform angular distribution of light illuminating a mask (9) for contact or proximity lithographic printing. The field lens (8) in the Fourier plane (7a) ensures telecentric illumination the mask (9). The optional field lens (12) in the Fourier plane (4a) of the first optical integrator (3) ensures telecentric illumination of the second optical integrator (6). The angle defining element (5) comprises optical sub-elements and defines the angular distribution of the light illuminating the mask (9). A change of the position of the second Fourier lens (7) or the use of a Fourier zoom lens (62) or hybrid Fourier lens (63) allows run-out control (registration error correction) of the lateral dimensions of the printed miniature pattern in the resist layer on the surface of the wafer (10).
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for aligning two flat substrates with one another each having at least one aligning mark for mutual alignment, particularly for aligning a mark with a wafer before exposure. This method comprises a first aligning step in which both substrates are aligned by optically determining the position of the aligning mark of the first substrate, the position of the first substrate is stored, and the second substrate is displaced parallel to the first substrate so that the adjusting mark of the second substrate corresponds with the stored position of the aligning mark of the first substrate. In a second aligning step, the alignment is verified and a fine adjustment is carried out if necessary. In this second step, the aligning marks of both substrates are observed, in essence, simultaneously, and both substrates are aligned with one another by a relative movement parallel to the substrate plane.
摘要:
A method for temporary bonding first and second wafers includes, applying a first adhesive layer upon a first surface of a first wafer and then curing the first adhesive layer. Next, applying a second adhesive layer upon a first surface of a second wafer. Next, inserting the first wafer into a bonder module and holding the first wafer by an upper chuck assembly so that its first surface with the cured first adhesive layer faces down. Next, inserting the second wafer into the bonder module and placing the second wafer upon a lower chuck assembly so that the second adhesive layer faces up and is opposite to the first adhesive layer. Next, moving the lower chuck assembly upwards and bringing the second adhesive layer in contact with the cured first adhesive layer, and then curing the second adhesive layer.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method and a device for keeping the dimensions of a mask (6) in the mask plane constant during lithography. The mask (6) is heated by exposure during lithography. The dimensions of the mask (6) are kept constant using thermal and/or mechanical methods. In addition, further methods or devices, such as air cooling (17) or air heating (17), may be employed to prevent a change in the mask dimensions on the mask plane.
摘要:
An improved apparatus for temporary wafer bonding includes a temporary bonder cluster and a debonder cluster. The temporary bonder cluster includes temporary bonder modules that perform electronic wafer bonding processes including adhesive layer bonding, combination of an adhesive layer with a release layer bonding and a combination of a UV-light curable adhesive layer with a laser absorbing release layer bonding. The debonder cluster includes a thermal slide debonder, a mechanical debonder and a radiation debonder.
摘要:
The method and the apparatus prevents the deformation of a substrate, e.g. a wafer, supported with its edge area or periphery at a support or chuck, and also avoids the damage and/or contamination of the active area of the substrate. In particular, the substrate is mechanically supported at its peripheral or edge portion, namely in the non-active area of the substrate, only; an additional non-mechanical extended support is provided in the active area by means of a gas cushion. The gas cushion is generated by means of a controllable nozzle or purge for a distinct and controlled compensation of the downward deflection of the substrate (Fig. 1).
摘要:
The chuck for aligning a first planar substrate, e.g. a wafer, in parallel to a second planar substrate, e.g. a mask, comprises: a top plate having a top surface for arrangement of the first planar substrate, a bottom plate, at least one distance measuring sensor configured to measure a distance between the top surface of the top plate and a surface of the second planar substrate, and at least three linear actuators in contact with the top plate and the bottom plate. The method for setting a gap between a first planar substrate, e.g. a wafer, on a top plate of a chuck, and a second planar substrate, e.g. a mask, in particular by means of the chuck comprises the steps of measuring the thickness of the first planar substrate at at least one point; measuring the distance between a surface of the second planar substrate and the top surface of the top plate by at least one distance measuring sensor of the chuck; and adjusting the tilt between a top surface of the first planar substrate or the chuck and the surface of the second planar substrate by using at least three linear actuators of the chuck, preferably in combination with at least three spring bearings of the chuck.
摘要:
A debonder apparatus for debonding a temporary bonded wafer pair includes a chuck assembly, a flex plate assembly, a contact roller and a resistance roller. The chuck assembly includes a chuck and a first wafer holder configured to hold a first wafer of the temporary bonded wafer pair in contact with a top surface of the chuck. The flex plate assembly includes a flex plate and a second wafer holder configured to hold a second wafer of the temporary bonded wafer pair in contact with a first surface of the flex plate. The flex plate is configured to be placed above the top surface of the chuck. The contact roller is arranged adjacent to a first edge of the chuck and includes means for pushing and lifting up a first edge of the flex plate. The resistance roller includes means for traversing horizontally over the flex plate and means for applying a downward force upon the flex plate. The contact roller pushes and lifts up the first edge of the flex plate while the resistance roller simultaneously applies the downward force upon the flex plate and traverses horizontally away from the first edge of the flex plate and thereby the temporary bonded wafer pair delaminates along a release layer and the first and second wafers are separated from each other.
摘要:
The invention relates to a rotatable and, optionally, heatable device for holding a flat substrate. The device comprises a supporting device for placing and holding the substrate on a supporting surface, and optionally comprises a heating device, a device for rotating the supporting device, and a device for applying a fluid, e.g. a solvent, onto the side of the substrate facing the supporting surface. The fluid is applied when the supporting device for supporting and holding the substrate is placed in rotation.