Etched silicon diffraction gratings for use as EUV spectral purity filters
    32.
    发明授权
    Etched silicon diffraction gratings for use as EUV spectral purity filters 失效
    蚀刻硅衍射光栅用作EUV光谱纯度滤光片

    公开(公告)号:US06825988B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-30

    申请号:US10237245

    申请日:2002-09-04

    申请人: Robert Bristol

    发明人: Robert Bristol

    IPC分类号: G02B2714

    摘要: An extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system may include a spectral purity filter including diffractive gratings. The diffractive gratings may be formed in a silicon substrate using anisotropic etching techniques to produce smooth, flat facets defined by (111) crystallographic planes.

    摘要翻译: 极紫外(EUV)光刻系统可以包括包含衍射光栅的光谱纯度滤光片。 衍射光栅可以使用各向异性蚀刻技术在硅衬底中形成以产生由(111)晶面定义的平滑的平坦面。

    Erosion mitigation for collector optics using electric and magnetic fields
    35.
    发明授权
    Erosion mitigation for collector optics using electric and magnetic fields 有权
    使用电场和磁场的集光器光栅的侵蚀减轻

    公开(公告)号:US07423275B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-09

    申请号:US10759344

    申请日:2004-01-15

    IPC分类号: H01J1/50

    CPC分类号: G03F7/70916 H01L21/0273

    摘要: A magnetic and/or electric field may be generated around collector optics in an EUV lithography system to deflect debris particles from the reflective surfaces of the optics. The magnetic and/or electric field may be generated by a solenoid structure around the optics or by passing current through inner an outer shells in a nested shell arrangement.

    摘要翻译: 可以在EUV光刻系统中的收集器光学器件周围产生磁场和/或电场,以使来自光学器件的反射表面的碎屑颗粒偏转。 磁场和/或电场可以通过围绕光学器件的螺线管结构产生,或者通过将电流传递通过嵌套壳体布置中的外部外壳。

    Enhancing photoresist performance using electric fields
    36.
    发明授权
    Enhancing photoresist performance using electric fields 有权
    使用电场增强光致抗蚀剂性能

    公开(公告)号:US07374867B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-20

    申请号:US10679816

    申请日:2003-10-06

    IPC分类号: G03F7/26

    摘要: Electric fields may be advantageously used in various steps of photolithographic processes. For example, prior to the pre-exposure bake, photoresists that have been spun-on the wafer may be exposed to an electric field to orient aggregates or other components within the unexposed photoresist. By aligning these aggregates or other components with the electric field, line edge roughness may be reduced, for example in connection with 193 nanometer photoresist. Likewise, during exposure, electric fields may be applied through uniquely situated electrodes or using a radio frequency coil. In addition, electric fields may be applied at virtually any point in the photolithography process by depositing a conductive electrode, which is subsequently removed during development. Finally, electric fields may be applied during the developing process to improve line edge roughness.

    摘要翻译: 电场可以有利地用于光刻工艺的各个步骤。 例如,在预曝光烘烤之前,已经旋涂在晶片上的光致抗蚀剂可以暴露于电场以取向未曝光的光致抗蚀剂内的聚集体或其它组分。 通过将这些聚集体或其它组分与电场对准,可以减少线边缘粗糙度,例如与193纳米光致抗蚀剂结合。 同样地,在曝光期间,可以通过独特的电极或使用射频线圈施加电场。 此外,可以通过沉积导电电极在光刻工艺中的几乎任何点处施加电场,导电电极随后在显影期间被去除。 最后,可以在显影过程中施加电场以改善线边缘粗糙度。

    Extreme ultraviolet pellicle using a thin film and supportive mesh
    37.
    发明授权
    Extreme ultraviolet pellicle using a thin film and supportive mesh 有权
    极紫外线防护薄膜使用薄膜和支撑网

    公开(公告)号:US07153615B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-26

    申请号:US10645877

    申请日:2003-08-20

    IPC分类号: G03F1/00

    摘要: An extreme ultraviolet (EUV) pellicle including a thin film or membrane and a supportive wire mesh. The pellicle allows EUV radiation to pass through the pellicle to a reticle but prevents particles from passing through the pellicle. A buffer gas supports the film against the wire mesh. The film or membrane may be embedded with support fibers or beams.

    摘要翻译: 包括薄膜或膜的极紫外(EUV)防护薄膜和支撑丝网。 防护薄膜可使EUV辐射通过防护薄膜到掩模版,但防止颗粒通过防护薄膜。 缓冲气体将薄膜支撑在金属丝网上。 膜或膜可以嵌入支撑纤维或梁。

    Debris mitigation device
    39.
    发明申请
    Debris mitigation device 有权
    碎片缓解装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060017027A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-26

    申请号:US11193212

    申请日:2005-07-29

    申请人: Robert Bristol

    发明人: Robert Bristol

    IPC分类号: H01J5/18 H01J3/14

    CPC分类号: G03F7/70916

    摘要: Numerous embodiments of a debris mitigation device are disclosed. One embodiment of the claimed subject matter may comprise a debris mitigation device for use in photolithography processes. In one embodiment, the debris mitigation device comprises a foil trap device. The foil trap device, in this embodiment, comprises a plurality of electrically conductive elements and one or more mounting devices, where the plurality of electrically conductive elements are coupled to the one or more mounting devices in such as way as to provide a space between one or more adjacent elements. In this embodiment, the elements are foil elements, and adjacent foil elements carry alternating potentials.

    摘要翻译: 公开了碎片减轻装置的许多实施例。 所要求保护的主题的一个实施例可以包括用于光刻工艺的碎片缓解装置。 在一个实施例中,碎片缓解装置包括箔陷阱装置。 在该实施例中,箔捕获装置包括多个导电元件和一个或多个安装装置,其中多个导电元件以这样的方式联接到一个或多个安装装置,以便在一个 或更多的相邻元件。 在该实施例中,元件是箔元件,并且相邻的箔元件承载交替电位。

    In-situ cleaning of light source collector optics
    40.
    发明申请
    In-situ cleaning of light source collector optics 失效
    光源收集器光学原位清洗

    公开(公告)号:US20060000489A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-05

    申请号:US11217008

    申请日:2005-08-30

    IPC分类号: B08B6/00

    摘要: A method for cleaning optics in a chamber. The method can include introducing a first etchant into a chamber that encloses an optical component and a source of electromagnetic radiation that is suitable for lithography, ionizing the first etchant, and removing debris from a surface of the optical component.

    摘要翻译: 一种清洁室内光学元件的方法。 该方法可以包括将第一蚀刻剂引入到包围光学部件的室中,以及适于光刻的电磁辐射源,电离第一蚀刻剂,以及从光学部件的表面去除碎屑。