公开(公告)号：US09442395B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14374197

申请日：2013-01-17

Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.

Inventor： Raymond Wilhelmus Louis Lafarre ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Nicolaas Ten Kate ,  Nina Vladimirovna Dziomkina ,  Yogesh Pramod Karade ,  Elisabeth Corinne Rodenburg

IPC: G03B27/58 ,  G03F7/20 ,  B23Q3/18 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B23K26/00

CPC classification number: B22F7/062 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/354 ,  B23Q3/18 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  G03F7/708

Abstract: A substrate holder for a lithographic apparatus has a main body having a thin-film stack provided on a surface thereof. The thin-film stack forms an electronic or electric component such as an electrode, a sensor, a heater, a transistor or a logic device, and has a top isolation layer. A plurality of burls to support a substrate are formed on the thin-film stack or in apertures of the thin-film stack.

Abstract translation: 用于光刻设备的衬底保持器具有设置在其表面上的薄膜堆叠的主体。 薄膜堆叠形成诸如电极，传感器，加热器，晶体管或逻辑器件的电子或电气部件，并且具有顶部隔离层。 在薄膜叠层或薄膜叠层的孔中形成有用于支撑衬底的多个毛刺。

公开(公告)号：US09360765B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14816997

申请日：2015-08-03

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： 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: G03B27/58 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03F9/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70866 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70833 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F7/70916 ,  G03F9/7088

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US09213247B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14262295

申请日：2014-04-25

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Timotheus Franciscus Sengers ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Hans Jansen ,  Arjen Boogaard

IPC: G03B27/42 ,  G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70866 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70591 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F7/7095

Abstract: In a lithographic projection apparatus, a liquid supply system maintains liquid in a space between a projection system of the lithographic projection apparatus and a substrate. A sensor positioned on a substrate table, which holds the substrate, is configured to be exposed to radiation when immersed in liquid (e.g., under the same conditions as the substrate will be exposed to radiation). By having a surface of an absorption element of the sensor, that is to be in contact with liquid, formed of no more than one metal type, long life of the sensor may be obtained.

公开(公告)号：US20150309420A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14664360

申请日：2015-03-20

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Marcel BECKERS ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs ,  Nicolaas Ten Kate ,  Nicolaas Rudolf Kemper ,  Ferdy Migchelbrink ,  Elmar Evers

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70808

Abstract: A liquid supply system for an immersion lithographic apparatus provides a laminar flow of immersion liquid between a final element of the projection system and a substrate. A control system minimizes the chances of overflowing and an extractor includes an array of outlets configured to minimize vibrations.

Abstract translation: 用于浸没式光刻设备的液体供应系统在投影系统的最终元件和基底之间提供浸液的层流。 控制系统使溢出的机会最小化，并且提取器包括被配置为使振动最小化的出口阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20150168850A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14624167

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： 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 Mattijs Van Nunen ,  Klaus Simon ,  Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke ,  Alexander Straaijer ,  Jan-Gerard Cornelis Van Der Toorn ,  Martijn Houkes

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70425 ,  G03F7/70525 ,  G03F7/709

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US20150116677A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14586468

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam ,  Hans Jansen ,  Patricius Aloysius Jacobus Tinnemans ,  Leon Joseph Maria Van Den Schoor ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Bob Streefkerk

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341

Abstract: In an immersion lithography apparatus, the immersion liquid is supplied from a tank via a flow restrictor. The liquid held in the tank is maintained at a substantially constant height above the flow restrictor to ensure a constant flow of liquid.

Abstract translation: 在浸没式光刻设备中，浸没液体通过限流器从罐中提供。 保持在罐中的液体保持在限流器上方基本上恒定的高度，以确保液体的恒定流动。

公开(公告)号：US20140224173A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14162435

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Bob STREEFKERK ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens

IPC: B05C9/12

CPC classification number: G03F7/70875 ,  B05C9/12 ,  G03F7/70341

Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which a liquid supply system provides a liquid between the projection system and the substrate. An active drying station is provided to actively remove the liquid from the substrate W or other objects after immersion of all or part of a surface of the substrate W or other objects.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光刻投影装置，其中液体供应系统在投影系统和基板之间提供液体。 提供主动干燥站，以在浸没基材W或其它物体的表面的全部或部分之后主动地从基材W或其它物体中除去液体。

公开(公告)号：US11860552B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US16309501

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Stef Marten Johan Janssens ,  Bert Dirk Scholten ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Teunis Van Dam ,  Peter Mark Overschie ,  Theresa Mary Spaan-Burke ,  Siegfried Alexander Tromp

IPC: G03F7/00 ,  H01L21/683 ,  H01L21/67

CPC classification number: G03F7/70725 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/70783 ,  G03F7/70816 ,  H01L21/6838 ,  H01L21/67288

Abstract: A system for positioning, a stage system, a lithographic apparatus, a method for positioning and a method for manufacturing a device in which use is made of a stage system. The stage system has a plurality of air bearing devices. Each air bearing device has: a gas bearing body which has a free surface, a primary channel which extends through the bearing body and has an inlet opening in the free surface, and a secondary channel system which extends through the bearing body and which has a plurality of discharge openings in the free surface. The flow resistance in the secondary channel system can be higher than the flow resistance in the primary channel.

公开(公告)号：US11754929B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17856520

申请日：2022-07-01

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Raymond Wilhelmus Louis Lafarre ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Nicolaas Ten Kate ,  Nina Vladimirovna Dziomkina ,  Yogesh Pramod Karade ,  Elisabeth Corinne Rodenburg

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  G03F7/00 ,  B23K26/354 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/20 ,  B23Q3/18 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B22F7/06 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B22F10/66

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B22F7/062 ,  B22F10/00 ,  B22F10/20 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/354 ,  B23Q3/18 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/708 ,  G03F7/70416 ,  G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B22F10/66

Abstract: A substrate holder for use in a lithographic apparatus, the substrate holder including: a main body; a plurality of first burls provided on a first side of the main body and having end surfaces to support a substrate, wherein the first burls each include CrN; and a plurality of second burls provided on a second side of the main body.

公开(公告)号：US11537038B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-27

申请号：US17119331

申请日：2020-12-11

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Nicolaas Rudolf Kemper ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders ,  Joost Jeroen Ottens ,  Edwin Cornelis Kadijk ,  Sergei Shulepov

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  G03B27/42

Abstract: Embodiments of a drain in a lithographic projection apparatus are described that have, for example, a feature which reduces inflow of gas into the drain during a period when no liquid is present in the drain. In one example, a passive liquid removal mechanism is provided such that the pressure of gas in the drain is equal to the ambient gas pressure and in another embodiment a flap is provided to close off a chamber during times when no liquid needs removing.