摘要:
A stage assembly (8) includes a first stage (10) having at least one degree of freedom, i.e. at least one long stroke motion capability, and being movably mounted in a first stage base frame (12), the first stage base frame permitting motion in a first direction. A second stage (20) has at least one degree of freedom, i.e. at least one long stroke motion capability, and being movably mounted in a second stage base frame (22). The second stage base frame permitting motion in a second direction which is different from the first direction. The first stage and the second stage are located one over the other in a third direction which is orthogonal the first and second directions and a motion. An isolated reference metrology frame (18) is configured to provide a point of reference for the first and second stages in one or more degrees of freedom. Other degrees of freedom may be measured more directly from one stage relative to the other.
摘要:
An immersion lithographic apparatus is described in which a member is provided above the surface of the substrate and the substrate table. Immersion liquid is provided between the substrate table and the substrate and the member. In an embodiment, a beam of radiation passes through the plate. In an embodiment, the member has a through hole in it through which the beam passes.
摘要:
A coil assembly has at least two coils which are arranged in a common plane, and partially overlap in crossover sections of the coils. The crossover sections have a reduced height, which results in a reduced total height of the coil assembly. This leads to a more compact coil assembly, and hence to better dynamic characteristics of a positioning device in which the coil assembly is applied.