X-ray exposure method and apparatus and device manufacturing method
    1.
    发明授权
    X-ray exposure method and apparatus and device manufacturing method 失效
    X射线曝光方法及装置和装置制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US5606586A

    公开(公告)日:1997-02-25

    申请号:US678784

    申请日:1996-07-11

    IPC分类号: B29C35/08 G03F7/20 G21K5/00

    摘要: An exposure method using X-rays from a synchrotron radiation source includes determining a relationship between an X-ray intensity distribution and an exposure amount distribution in an exposure area; and effecting exposure operation while controlling a dose amount for respective positions in the exposure area using the relationship, wherein the dose amount is controlled by changing a driving profile of a movable shutter for controlling the exposure operation, and wherein the relationship is in the form of a proportional coefficient between an X-ray intensity and the exposure amount as a function of position information in the exposure area.

    摘要翻译: 使用来自同步加速器辐射源的X射线的曝光方法包括确定曝光区域中的X射线强度分布与曝光量分布之间的关系; 以及通过使用关系控制曝光区域中的各个位置的剂量量来进行曝光操作,其中通过改变用于控制曝光操作的活动快门的驱动轮廓来控制剂量,并且其中的关系为 作为曝光区域中的位置信息的函数的X射线强度与曝光量之间的比例系数。

    Apparatus for evalulating EUV light source, and evaluation method using the same
    3.
    发明申请
    Apparatus for evalulating EUV light source, and evaluation method using the same 失效
    用于评价EUV光源的装置及使用其的评价方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070002474A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-04

    申请号:US11082404

    申请日:2005-03-17

    IPC分类号: G02B5/08

    摘要: Disclosed is a measuring apparatus for measuring the position, size and/or shape of a light convergent point of an EUV light source. In one preferred form, the apparatus includes a light receiving device for receiving EUV light diverging from a light convergent point, an optical system for directing the EUV light toward the light receiving device, a light blocking member disposed in a portion of light path for the EUV light and having a plurality of openings, and a system for detecting a spatial distribution of the EUV light at the light convergent point, on the basis of reception of EUV light by the light receiving device. In another preferred from, the apparatus includes a light receiving device for receiving EUV light diverging from a light convergent point, a gas filter disposed in a portion of a light path of the EUV light and being filled with a predetermined gas, and a system for detecting a spatial distribution of the EUV light at the light convergent point, on the basis of the reception of EUV light by the light receiving device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于测量EUV光源的聚光点的位置,大小和/或形状的测量装置。 在一个优选形式中,该装置包括用于接收从光会聚点发散的EUV光的光接收装置,用于将EUV光引向光接收装置的光学系统,设置在光路的一部分中的遮光构件,用于 EUV光并且具有多个开口,以及用于基于光接收装置的EUV光的接收来检测在聚光点处的EUV光的空间分布的系统。 在另一个优选的实施例中,该装置包括用于接收从光会聚点发散的EUV光的光接收装置,设置在EUV光的光路部分中并被预定气体填充的气体过滤器的系统, 基于由光接收装置接收到的EUV光,在光会聚点检测EUV光的空间分布。

    Apparatus for evaluating EUV light source, and evaluation method using the same
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for evaluating EUV light source, and evaluation method using the same 失效
    EUV光源评估装置及其评价方法

    公开(公告)号:US07312459B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-25

    申请号:US11082404

    申请日:2005-03-17

    IPC分类号: G01J1/42 G21K5/00

    摘要: Disclosed is a measuring apparatus for measuring the position, size and/or shape of a light convergent point of an EUV light source. In one preferred form, the apparatus includes a light receiving device for receiving EUV light diverging from a light convergent point, an optical system for directing the EUV light toward the light receiving device, a light blocking member disposed in a portion of light path for the EUV light and having a plurality of openings, and a system for detecting a spatial distribution of the EUV light at the light convergent point, on the basis of reception of EUV light by the light receiving device. In another preferred from, the apparatus includes a light receiving device for receiving EUV light diverging from a light convergent point, a gas filter disposed in a portion of a light path of the EUV light and being filled with a predetermined gas, and a system for detecting a spatial distribution of the EUV light at the light convergent point, on the basis of the reception of EUV light by the light receiving device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于测量EUV光源的聚光点的位置,大小和/或形状的测量装置。 在一个优选形式中,该装置包括用于接收从光会聚点发散的EUV光的光接收装置,用于将EUV光引向光接收装置的光学系统,设置在光路的一部分中的遮光构件,用于 EUV光并且具有多个开口,以及用于基于光接收装置的EUV光的接收来检测在聚光点处的EUV光的空间分布的系统。 在另一个优选的实施例中,该装置包括用于接收从光会聚点发散的EUV光的光接收装置,设置在EUV光的光路部分中并被预定气体填充的气体过滤器的系统, 基于由光接收装置接收到的EUV光,在光会聚点检测EUV光的空间分布。

    Angle detecting device and optical apparatus, such as exposure
apparatus, employing the same
    5.
    发明授权
    Angle detecting device and optical apparatus, such as exposure apparatus, employing the same 失效
    角度检测装置和光学装置,例如曝光装置

    公开(公告)号:US5400386A

    公开(公告)日:1995-03-21

    申请号:US277352

    申请日:1994-07-19

    CPC分类号: G03F7/70058 G03F7/70808

    摘要: Disclosed is a device for determining an angle of incident light or a shift in incident light based on the output value of a detector. In a predetermined angle detection range, a beam of light incident on a detector for detecting the intensity of light incident thereon is restricted such that the amount of light continuously increases or decreases in accordance with the angle between an optical axis of the incident light and a referential axis of an exposure apparatus. Outside of the predetermined angle detection range, the amount of light is restricted depending on the direction in which the optical axis of the light is shifted from the angle detection range. The amount of light incident on the detector continuously increases or decreases in accordance with the angle between the optical axis of the incident light and the referential axis when the light is made incident within the angle detection range by means of the light restriction means. It is therefore possible to determine the angle of the incident light from the output value of the detector. When the light is made incident outside of the angle detection range, and since the amount of incident light is restricted in accordance with the direction in which the light is shifted, it is possible to determine the direction in which the light is shifted.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于基于检测器的输出值确定入射光的角度或入射光的偏移的装置。 在预定的角度检测范围内,限制入射到检测器上的入射光的光束,使得光的量根据入射光的光轴和 曝光装置的参考轴。 在预定角度检测范围之外,根据光的光轴从角度检测范围偏移的方向来限制光的量。 当光通过光限制装置入射到角度检测范围内时,入射到检测器上的光量随着入射光的光轴与参考轴之间的夹角而连续地增加或减小。 因此,可以根据检测器的输出值确定入射光的角度。 当光入射到角度检测范围之外时,并且由于入射光的量根据光的移动方向而受到限制,因此可以确定光的移动方向。

    Beam position detecting device
    6.
    发明授权
    Beam position detecting device 失效
    光束位置检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US5444758A

    公开(公告)日:1995-08-22

    申请号:US257522

    申请日:1994-06-09

    CPC分类号: G01B11/00 G01T1/29

    摘要: A beam position detecting device wherein the intensity of a radiation beam from a synchrotron ring is measured on the basis of electric currents flowing through two wires, while accumulated electric current in the synchrotron ring is measured by using a current transformer. The beam position can be determined accurately on the basis of these measured values.

    摘要翻译: 一种光束位置检测装置,其中,基于流过两条导线的电流来测量来自同步加速器环的辐射束的强度,同时使用电流互感器测量同步加速器环中的累积电流。 可以基于这些测量值精确地确定光束位置。

    Device manufacturing method
    7.
    发明授权
    Device manufacturing method 失效
    器件制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06645707B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-11

    申请号:US09534334

    申请日:2000-03-24

    IPC分类号: G03C556

    CPC分类号: G03F7/70466 G03F7/2022

    摘要: A device manufacturing method includes a first exposure step for executing a multiple exposure of a first layer of a substrate by use of plural first masks, a development step for developing the first layer of the substrate and a second exposure step, executed after the development step, for executing a multiple exposure of a second layer of the substrate by use of plural second masks. A portion of at least one of the first masks has a pattern the same as a pattern formed in a portion of at least one of the second masks.

    摘要翻译: 一种器件制造方法包括:第一曝光步骤,用于通过使用多个第一掩模来执行衬底的第一层的多次曝光;显影步骤,用于显影衬底的第一层;以及第二曝光步骤,在显影步骤之后执行 ,用于通过使用多个第二掩模来执行所述基板的第二层的多次曝光。 第一掩模中的至少一个的一部分具有与形成在至少一个第二掩模的部分中的图案相同的图案。

    X-ray exposure apparatus
    8.
    发明授权
    X-ray exposure apparatus 失效
    X射线曝光装置

    公开(公告)号:US06453001B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-17

    申请号:US09853712

    申请日:2001-05-14

    IPC分类号: H01L2130

    CPC分类号: G03F7/70058 G21K1/04

    摘要: An X-ray exposure apparatus has a plasma X-ray source for generating X-rays by producing a plasma, and a collimator for converging X-rays that diverge from the X-ray source and reducing a global divergence angle to irradiate a mask with the X-rays. A local convergence angle as seen from one point on the mask is changed by moving the position or angle of the collimator in a direction perpendicular or parallel to the axis of the collimator. The pattern on the mask is transferred to a wafer using X-rays having a convergence angle thus controlled. As a result, controllable parameters are increased and a more suitable resist pattern can be obtained. In addition, process tolerance in terms of exposing finer patterns is improved.

    摘要翻译: X射线曝光装置具有通过产生等离子体产生X射线的等离子体X射线源和用于会聚从X射线源发散的X射线的准直仪,并且减小全局发散角以照射掩模 X光片。 通过沿准直器的轴线垂直或平行的方向移动准直仪的位置或角度来改变从掩模上的一个点看到的局部会聚角度。 使用具有如此控制的会聚角的X射线将掩模上的图案转印到晶片。 结果,可控参数增加并且可以获得更合适的抗蚀剂图案。 此外,改善了曝光更精细图案的工艺公差。

    Optical exposure method and device formed by the method
    9.
    发明授权
    Optical exposure method and device formed by the method 失效
    通过该方法形成的光学曝光方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5604779A

    公开(公告)日:1997-02-18

    申请号:US455154

    申请日:1995-05-31

    摘要: A transfer magnification correcting method suited for use in scanning exposure by use of synchrotron radiation or the like. In proximity exposure according to the scanning exposure method by use of synchrotron radiation, the magnification in the scanning direction is corrected by relatively moving a wafer and a mask simultaneously with the scanning. Also, the overall correction of the magnification is performed by changing a proximity gap or adjusting the temperature of the mask or the wafer. As a result, it is possible to correct the transfer magnification separately in the vertical and horizontal directions.

    摘要翻译: 适用于通过使用同步加速器辐射等扫描曝光的转印倍率校正方法。 在通过使用同步加速器辐射的根据扫描曝光方法的接近曝光中,通过与扫描同时相对移动晶片和掩模来校正扫描方向上的放大率。 此外,通过改变接近间隙或调节掩模或晶片的温度来执行放大率的总体校正。 结果,可以在垂直和水平方向上分别校正传送倍率。

    Exposure method
    10.
    发明授权
    Exposure method 有权
    曝光方法

    公开(公告)号:US06324250B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-27

    申请号:US09425224

    申请日:1999-10-22

    IPC分类号: H01L2130

    摘要: An exposure method for transferring a pattern of a mask onto a workpiece in a proximity exposure system, includes a first exposure step for exposing a predetermined portion of the workpiece, while maintaining a first spacing between the mask and the workpiece, and a second exposure step for exposing the predetermined portion of the workpiece, while maintaining a second spacing, different from the first spacing, between the mask and the workpiece, wherein exposures in the first and second exposure steps are performed superposedly, prior to a development process.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在接近曝光系统中将掩模图案转印到工件上的曝光方法包括:第一曝光步骤,用于在保持掩模和工件之间的第一间隔的同时保持工件的预定部分,以及第二曝光步骤 用于在所述掩模和所述工件之间保持与所述第一间隔不同的第二间隔的情况下暴露所述工件的预定部分,其中在显影处理之前,重叠地执行所述第一和第二曝光步骤中的曝光。