Reticle sub-field thermal control

    公开(公告)号:US11500298B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-15

    申请号:US17415715

    申请日:2019-12-12

    Abstract: An apparatus for reticle sub-field thermal control in a lithography system is disclosed. The apparatus includes a clamp configured to fix an object. The clamp includes a plurality of gas distribution features that are spatially arranged in a pattern. The apparatus further includes a gas pressure controller configured to individually control a gas flow rate through each of the plurality of gas distribution features to spatially modulate a gas pressure distribution in a space between the clamp and the object. The gas distribution features include a plurality of trenches or holes arranged in an array form.

    Intermediate layer for mechanical interface

    公开(公告)号:US11927889B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-12

    申请号:US17430275

    申请日:2020-01-27

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and an intermediate layer disposed between the first and second substrates. The intermediate layer is configured to be a first point of failure or breakage of the apparatus under an applied force. The apparatus can further include a bonding layer disposed between the first and second substrates. The bonding layer is configured to bond the intermediate layer to the first and second substrates. The apparatus can further include a fastener coupled to the first and second substrates. The fastener is configured to secure the intermediate layer to the first and second substrates. The intermediate layer can include a coating applied to the first substrate or the second substrate. The apparatus can further include a second intermediate layer disposed between the first substrate and the fastener or the second substrate and the fastener.

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