公开(公告)号：US09134623B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US14266591

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans ,  Richard Joseph Bruls ,  Marcel Mathijs Theodore Marie Dierichs ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Hans Jansen ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Ronald Walther Jeanne Severijns ,  Sergei Shulepov ,  Herman Boom ,  Timotheus Franciscus Sengers

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/2041 ,  G03F7/70908 ,  G03F7/70958

Abstract: An immersion lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which liquid is provided between a projection system of the apparatus and a substrate. The use of both liquidphobic and liquidphilic layers on various elements of the apparatus is provided to help prevent formation of bubbles in the liquid and to help reduce residue on the elements after being in contact with the liquid.

公开(公告)号：US11143968B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US15196120

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Daniel Jozef Maria Direcks ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Nicolaas Rudolf Kemper ,  Danny Maria Hubertus Philips ,  Michel Riepen ,  Clemens Johannes Gerardus Van Den Dungen ,  Adrianes Johannes Baeten ,  Fabrizio Evangelista

IPC: G03F7/20

Abstract: A fluid handling structure for a lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The fluid handling structure has a plurality of openings arranged in plan, in a line. The fluid handling structure is configured such that the openings are directed, in use, towards a facing surface, the facing surface being a substrate and/or a substrate table. The substrate table is configured to support the substrate. Outward of the line of openings is a damper. The damper may have a width that varies along the line of openings. The damper width is defined between the line of openings and an opposing damper edge.

公开(公告)号：US11016394B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US16901109

申请日：2020-06-15

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Bob Streefkerk ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Roelof Frederik De Graaf ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Martinus Hendrikus Antonius Leenders ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Michel Riepen

IPC: G03F7/20

Abstract: An immersion lithographic apparatus has adaptations to prevent or reduce bubble formation in one or more gaps in the substrate table by preventing bubbles escaping from the gap into the beam path and/or extracting bubbles that may form in the gap.

公开(公告)号：US10788755B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-29

申请号：US16229102

申请日：2018-12-21

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Joeri Lof ,  Hans Butler ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Hendricus Johannes Maria Meijer ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema ,  Frank Van Schaik ,  Timotheus Franciscus Sengers ,  Klaus Simon ,  Joannes Theodoor De Smit ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Helmar Van Santen

IPC: G03B27/52 ,  G03F7/20

Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a projection system to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of a substrate; a substrate table configured to hold the substrate, the substrate table including a support surface to support an intermediary plate between the projection system and at least one of the substrate and an object positioned on the substrate table and not in contact with the at least one of the substrate and the object; and a liquid supply system to provide a liquid, through which the beam is to be projected, in a space between the projection system and the at least one of the substrate and the object.

公开(公告)号：US10747125B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US16177585

申请日：2018-11-01

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Raymond Wilhelmus Louis Lafarre ,  Adrianus Hendrik Koevoets ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Menno Fien ,  Antonius Franciscus Johannes De Groot ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs ,  Nicolaas Ten Kate ,  Martijn Houben ,  Jan Steven Christiaan Westerlaken ,  Jim Vincent Overkamp ,  Maarten Van Beijnum

IPC: G03F7/20

Abstract: A support apparatus for a lithographic apparatus has an object holder and an extraction body radially outward of the object holder. The object holder is configured to support an object. The extraction body includes an extraction opening configured to extract fluid from a top surface of the support apparatus. The extraction body is spaced from the object holder such that the extraction body is substantially decoupled from the object holder. The extraction body comprises a projection configured such that it surrounds the object holder and such that, in use, a layer of liquid is retained on the projection and in contact with an object supported on the object holder.

公开(公告)号：US10678139B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US16245400

申请日：2019-01-11

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

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

IPC: G03F7/20

Abstract: 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：US10509326B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-17

申请号：US15624419

申请日：2017-06-15

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Hans Jansen ,  Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Marco Koert Stavenga ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Jan Cornelis Van Der Hoeven ,  Cedric Desire Grouwstra

IPC: G03B27/42 ,  G03F7/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning the inside of an immersion lithographic apparatus is disclosed. In particular, a liquid supply system of the lithographic apparatus may be used to introduce a cleaning fluid into a space between the projection system and the substrate table of the lithographic apparatus. Additionally or alternatively, a cleaning device may be provided on the substrate table and an ultrasonic emitter may be provided to create an ultrasonic cleaning liquid.

公开(公告)号：US10345712B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15918575

申请日：2018-03-12

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Bob Streefkerk ,  Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans ,  Richard Joseph Bruls ,  Marcel Mathijs Theodore Marie Dierichs ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Hans Jansen ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens ,  Ronald Walther Jeanne Severijns ,  Sergei Shulepov ,  Herman Boom ,  Timotheus Franciscus Sengers

IPC: G03B27/52 ,  G03F7/20

Abstract: An immersion lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which liquid is provided between a projection system of the apparatus and a substrate. The use of both liquidphobic and liquidphilic layers on various elements of the apparatus is provided to help prevent formation of bubbles in the liquid and to help reduce residue on the elements after being in contact with the liquid.

公开(公告)号：US10185231B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-22

申请号：US15495548

申请日：2017-04-24

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V. ,  ASML HOLDING N.V.

Inventor： Martinus Hendrikus Antonius Leenders ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Harry Sewell ,  Louis John Markoya ,  Marcus Martinus Petrus Adrianus Vermeulen ,  Diane Elaine Markoya

IPC: G03F7/20

Abstract: A new way of drying and/or wetting a surface, such as a top surface of a substrate, is disclosed which is useful in immersion lithography. The surface is placed under a single phase extractor and a priming liquid is delivered between the single phase extractor and the surface. The single phase extractor is only activated after the priming liquid has been provided between the single phase extractor and the surface. Priming liquid is delivered to the single phase extractor during the whole of the drying and/or wetting process.

公开(公告)号：US20180239260A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15960089

申请日：2018-04-23

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Bob Streefkerk ,  Martinus Hendrikus Antonius Leenders

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341

Abstract: An immersion lithography apparatus is disclosed in which liquid is supplied to a space between a projection system and a substrate, and a plate structure is provided to divide the space into two parts. The plate structure has an aperture to allow transmission of the projection beam, has through holes in it to reduce the damping effect of the presence of the plate and optionally has one or more inlets and outlets to provide various flows around the aperture in the plate. An embodiment of the invention may reduce the transportation of contaminants, stray light, temperature gradients, and/or the effect of bubbles on the imaging quality.