公开(公告)号：US08208120B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US12078997

申请日：2008-04-09

申请人： Joeri Lof ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Aleksey Kolesnychenko ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Theodorus Marinus Modderman ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema ,  Klaus Simon ,  Joannes Theodoor De Smit ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Helmar Van Santen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders

发明人： Joeri Lof ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Aleksey Kolesnychenko ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Theodorus Marinus Modderman ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema ,  Klaus Simon ,  Joannes Theodoor De Smit ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Helmar Van Santen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders

IPC分类号： G03B27/42

CPC分类号： G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F9/7088

摘要： In a lithographic projection apparatus, a structure surrounds a space between the projection system and a substrate table of the lithographic projection apparatus. Gas is used between the structure and the surface of the substrate to contain liquid in the space.

摘要翻译： 在光刻投影装置中，结构围绕投影系统与光刻投影装置的基板台之间的空间。 在结构和衬底的表面之间使用气体以在空间中容纳液体。

公开(公告)号：US20120075613A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13308388

申请日：2011-11-30

申请人： Peter Paul STEIJAERT ,  Wilhelmus Josephus Box ,  Emiel Jozef Eussen ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Engelbertus Antonius Fransiscus Van Der Pasch ,  Ruud Antonius Catharina Maria Beerens ,  Albertus Adrianus Smits

发明人： Peter Paul STEIJAERT ,  Wilhelmus Josephus Box ,  Emiel Jozef Eussen ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Engelbertus Antonius Fransiscus Van Der Pasch ,  Ruud Antonius Catharina Maria Beerens ,  Albertus Adrianus Smits

IPC分类号： G03B27/58

CPC分类号： G03F7/70775

摘要： A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes an encoder type sensor system configured to measure a position of a substrate table of the lithographic apparatus relative to a reference structure. The encoder type sensor system includes an encoder sensor head and an encoder sensor target and the lithographic apparatus comprises a recess to accommodate the encoder sensor target.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种光刻设备，其包括编码器型传感器系统，其被配置为相对于参考结构测量光刻设备的衬底台的位置。 编码器型传感器系统包括编码器传感器头和编码器传感器目标，并且光刻设备包括用于容纳编码器传感器目标的凹部。

公开(公告)号：US20120013882A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13203773

申请日：2010-02-25

申请人： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Koen Van Ingen Schenau ,  Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot ,  Christian Wagner ,  Gosse Charles De Vries

发明人： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Koen Van Ingen Schenau ,  Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot ,  Christian Wagner ,  Gosse Charles De Vries

IPC分类号： G03B27/54 ,  F21V17/02

CPC分类号： G03F7/70825 ,  G03F7/70075 ,  G03F7/70116

摘要： An illumination system of a lithographic apparatus includes a plurality of reflective elements arranged to receive radiation from a radiation source, the reflective elements being movable between different orientations. In the different orientations, the reflective elements direct radiation towards different locations at a reflective component in a pupil plane of the illumination system, thereby forming different illumination modes. Each reflective element is moveable between a first orientation, which directs radiation towards a first location the pupil plane, and a second orientation, which directs radiation towards a second location in the pupil plane. The first orientation and the second orientation of the reflective element are defined by end stops.

摘要翻译： 光刻设备的照明系统包括被布置成接收来自辐射源的辐射的多个反射元件，所述反射元件可在不同取向之间移动。 在不同的取向中，反射元件将辐射定向到照明系统的光瞳平面中的反射分量处的不同位置，从而形成不同的照明模式。 每个反射元件可以在将辐射引导到瞳孔平面的第一位置的第一取向和朝向瞳孔平面中的第二位置引导辐射的第二取向之间移动。 反射元件的第一方向和第二方向由端点限定。

公开(公告)号：US20120013868A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13240753

申请日：2011-09-22

申请人： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens

发明人： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens

IPC分类号： G03B27/52

CPC分类号： G03F7/70866 ,  G03F7/7015 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  Y10S430/162

摘要： A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed for use with an immersion liquid positioned between the projection system and a substrate. Several methods and mechanism are disclosed to protect components of the projection system, substrate table and a liquid confinement system. These include providing a protective coating on a final element of the projection system as well as providing one or more sacrificial bodies upstream of the components. A two component final optical element of CaF2 is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种与位于投影系统和基板之间的浸没液体一起使用的光刻投影装置。 公开了几种方法和机构来保护投影系统，衬底台和液体限制系统的组件。 这些包括在投影系统的最终元件上提供保护涂层，以及在部件上游提供一个或多个牺牲体。 还公开了CaF2的双组分最终光学元件。

公开(公告)号：US20110279800A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13194136

申请日：2011-07-29

申请人： Joeri Lof ,  Erik Theodorus Maria Bijlaart ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema ,  Frank Van Schaik ,  Timotheus Franciscus Sengers ,  Klaus Simon ,  Joannes Theodoor De Smit ,  Arie Jeffrey Maria Den Boef ,  Hans Butler ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Marcus Adrianus Van De Kerkhof ,  Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko ,  Mark Kroon ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Hendricus Johannes Maria Meijer ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Joost Jeroen Ottens ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Helmar Van Santen

发明人： Joeri Lof ,  Erik Theodorus Maria Bijlaart ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema ,  Frank Van Schaik ,  Timotheus Franciscus Sengers ,  Klaus Simon ,  Joannes Theodoor De Smit ,  Arie Jeffrey Maria Den Boef ,  Hans Butler ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Marcus Adrianus Van De Kerkhof ,  Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko ,  Mark Kroon ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Hendricus Johannes Maria Meijer ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Joost Jeroen Ottens ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Helmar Van Santen

IPC分类号： G03B27/42

CPC分类号： G03F7/70141 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F7/70883

摘要： A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which a space between the projection system and a sensor is filled with a liquid.

公开(公告)号：US20110181859A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US13082038

申请日：2011-04-07

申请人： Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans ,  Henrikus Herman Marie Cox ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Joeri Lof ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Frits Van Der Meulen ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Gerardus Petrus Matthijs Van Nunen ,  Klaus Simon ,  Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Jan-Gerard Cornelis Van Der Toorn ,  Martijn Houkes

发明人： Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans ,  Henrikus Herman Marie Cox ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Joeri Lof ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Frits Van Der Meulen ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Gerardus Petrus Matthijs Van Nunen ,  Klaus Simon ,  Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Jan-Gerard Cornelis Van Der Toorn ,  Martijn Houkes

IPC分类号： G03B27/54

CPC分类号： G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70425 ,  G03F7/70525 ,  G03F7/709

摘要： In a lithographic apparatus, a localized area of the substrate surface under a projection system is immersed in liquid. The height of a liquid supply system above the surface of the substrate can be varied using actuators. A control system uses feedforward or feedback control with input of the surface height of the substrate to maintain the liquid supply system at a predetermined height above the surface of the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20110157570A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12850487

申请日：2010-08-04

申请人： Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Erik Theodorus Maria Bijlaart ,  Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke ,  Patricius Aloysius Jacobus Tinnemans ,  Helmar Van Santen

发明人： Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Erik Theodorus Maria Bijlaart ,  Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke ,  Patricius Aloysius Jacobus Tinnemans ,  Helmar Van Santen

IPC分类号： G03F7/20 ,  G03B27/54

CPC分类号： G03F7/70866 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70808

摘要： Liquid is supplied to a space between the projection system and the substrate by an inlet. In an embodiment, an overflow region removes liquid above a given level. The overflow region may be arranged above the inlet and thus the liquid may be constantly refreshed and the pressure in the liquid may remain substantially constant.

摘要翻译： 通过入口将液体供给到投影系统和基板之间的空间。 在一个实施例中，溢流区域去除高于给定水平的液体。 溢流区域可以布置在入口的上方，因此液体可以不断刷新，并且液体中的压力可能保持基本恒定。

公开(公告)号：US07936444B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US12068546

申请日：2008-02-07

申请人： Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans ,  Henrikus Herman Marie Cox ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Joeri Lof ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Frits Van Der Meulen ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Gerardus Petrus Matthijs Van Nunen ,  Klaus Simon ,  Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Jan-Gerard Cornelis Van Der Toorn ,  Martijn Houkes

发明人： Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans ,  Henrikus Herman Marie Cox ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Joeri Lof ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Frits Van Der Meulen ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Gerardus Petrus Matthijs Van Nunen ,  Klaus Simon ,  Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Jan-Gerard Cornelis Van Der Toorn ,  Martijn Houkes

IPC分类号： G03B27/42 ,  G03B27/52

CPC分类号： G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70425 ,  G03F7/70525 ,  G03F7/709

摘要： In a lithographic apparatus, a localized area of the substrate surface under a projection system is immersed in liquid. The height of a liquid supply system above the surface of the substrate can be varied using actuators. A control system uses feedforward or feedback control with input of the surface height of the substrate to maintain the liquid supply system at a predetermined height above the surface of the substrate.

摘要翻译： 在光刻设备中，将投影系统下的基板表面的局部区域浸入液体中。 可以使用致动器来改变衬底表面上方的液体供应系统的高度。 控制系统使用前馈或反馈控制输入基板的表面高度，以将液体供应系统保持在基板表面上方的预定高度。

公开(公告)号：US07932999B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US11499780

申请日：2006-08-07

申请人： Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Joeri Lof ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Hans Jansen ,  Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Bob Streefkerk

发明人： Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Joeri Lof ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Hans Jansen ,  Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Bob Streefkerk

IPC分类号： G03B27/58 ,  G03B27/42

CPC分类号： G03F7/70866 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70833 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F7/70916 ,  G03F9/7088

摘要： A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to provide liquid to a space between the projection system and the substrate; and a shutter configured to isolate the space from the substrate or a space to be occupied by a substrate.

摘要翻译： 光刻投影装置包括被配置为保持图案形成装置的支撑结构，所述图案形成装置被配置为根据期望的图案对辐射束进行图案化; 被配置为保持基板的基板台; 投影系统，被配置为将所述图案化的光束投影到所述基板的目标部分上; 液体供应系统，被配置为向所述投影系统和所述基板之间的空间提供液体; 以及快门，被配置为隔离所述基板的空间或被基板占据的空间。

公开(公告)号：US07880901B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US12781202

申请日：2010-05-17

申请人： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Leon Martin Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

发明人： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Leon Martin Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

IPC分类号： G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/02

CPC分类号： G03F7/70775 ,  G03F7/70458 ,  G03F7/70516 ,  G03F9/7011 ,  G03F9/7019

摘要： A method for calibrating an encoder in a lithographic apparatus, the encoder including a sensor and a grating, the encoder configured to measure a position of a moveable support of the lithographic apparatus, the method including measuring a position of the moveable support using an interferometer; and calibrating the encoder based on the position of the moveable support measured by the interferometer.

摘要翻译： 一种用于校准光刻设备中的编码器的方法，所述编码器包括传感器和光栅，所述编码器被配置为测量所述光刻设备的可移动支撑件的位置，所述方法包括使用干涉仪测量所述可移动支撑件的位置; 并且基于由干涉仪测量的可移动支撑件的位置来校准编码器。