公开(公告)号：US09594306B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14002000

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: Vadim Yevgenyevich Banine ,  Wilhelmus Petrus De Boeij ,  Antonius Johannes Josephus Van Dijsseldonk Van Dijsseldonk ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johannes Hubertus Josephina Moors ,  Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot ,  Gerardus Hubertus Petrus Maria Swinkels ,  Andrei Mikhailovich Yakunin

Inventor： Vadim Yevgenyevich Banine ,  Wilhelmus Petrus De Boeij ,  Antonius Johannes Josephus Van Dijsseldonk Van Dijsseldonk ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johannes Hubertus Josephina Moors ,  Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot ,  Gerardus Hubertus Petrus Maria Swinkels ,  Andrei Mikhailovich Yakunin

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G21K1/06 ,  H05G2/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70191 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B5/1838 ,  G02B5/281 ,  G02B5/283 ,  G03F7/70008 ,  G03F7/702 ,  G03F7/70308 ,  G03F7/70575 ,  G21K1/062 ,  G21K1/067 ,  G21K2201/061 ,  G21K2201/067 ,  H05G2/003 ,  H05G2/005 ,  H05G2/008

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus for patterning a beam of radiation and projecting it onto a substrate, comprising at least two spectral purity filters configured to reduce the intensity of radiation in the beam of radiation in at least one undesirable range of radiation wavelength, wherein the two spectral purity filters are provided with different radiation filtering structures from each other.

Abstract translation: 一种光刻设备，用于将辐射束图案化并将其投影到衬底上，包括至少两个光谱纯度滤光器，其被配置为在至少一个不期望的辐射波长范围内降低辐射束中的辐射强度，其中两个光谱纯度 过滤器具有彼此不同的辐射过滤结构。

公开(公告)号：US20160282727A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15178522

申请日：2016-06-09

Applicant: Joeri LOF ,  Hans BUTLER ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus DONDERS ,  Aleksey Yurievich KOLESNYCHENKO ,  Erik Roelof LOOPSTRA ,  Hendricus Johannes Maria MElJER ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria MERTENS ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertu MULKENS ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand RITSEMA ,  Frank VAN SCHAIK ,  Timotheus Franciscus SENGERS ,  Klaus SIMON ,  Joannes Theodoor DE SMIT ,  Alexander STRAAIJER ,  Helmar VAN SANTEN

Inventor： Joeri LOF ,  Hans BUTLER ,  Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus DONDERS ,  Aleksey Yurievich KOLESNYCHENKO ,  Erik Roelof LOOPSTRA ,  Hendricus Johannes Maria MElJER ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria MERTENS ,  Johannes Catharinus Hubertu MULKENS ,  Roelof Aeilko Siebrand RITSEMA ,  Frank VAN SCHAIK ,  Timotheus Franciscus SENGERS ,  Klaus SIMON ,  Joannes Theodoor DE SMIT ,  Alexander STRAAIJER ,  Helmar VAN SANTEN

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F7/70866

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：US09414477B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US12540548

申请日：2009-08-13

Applicant: Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot ,  Gerardus Hubertus Petrus Maria Swinkels

Inventor： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot ,  Gerardus Hubertus Petrus Maria Swinkels

IPC: H05G2/00 ,  G03F7/20

CPC classification number: H05G2/001 ,  G03F7/70033 ,  G03F7/7085

Abstract: A radiation source includes a beam generator configured to generate a radiation beam to be used to produce a radiation output of the radiation source, and a beam monitor, configured to monitor the radiation beam. A lithographic apparatus includes the radiation source. A device manufacturing method includes generating a first type of radiation by utilizing a beam of a second type of radiation, monitoring a quality of the second type of radiation, and projecting a patterned beam of the first type of radiation onto a substrate.

Abstract translation: 辐射源包括被配置为产生用于产生辐射源的辐射输出的辐射束的光束发生器，以及被配置为监视辐射束的光束监视器。 光刻设备包括辐射源。 一种器件制造方法包括通过利用第二类型的辐射束来产生第一类型的辐射，监测第二类型的辐射的质量，以及将第一类型的辐射的图案化的束投射到衬底上。

公开(公告)号：US09411250B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13062872

申请日：2009-04-30

Applicant: Vadim Yevgenyevich Banine ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Vladimir Vitalevich Ivanov ,  Vladimir Mihailovitch Krivtsun

Inventor： Vadim Yevgenyevich Banine ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Vladimir Vitalevich Ivanov ,  Vladimir Mihailovitch Krivtsun

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  H05G2/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70916 ,  G03F7/70175 ,  G03F7/70858 ,  G03F7/70983 ,  H05G2/003 ,  H05G2/005

Abstract: A radiation system is configured to generate a radiation beam. The radiation system includes a radiation source configured to generate a plasma that emits radiation and debris, and a radiation collector configured to direct collected radiation to a radiation beam emission aperture. A magnetic field generator is configured to generate a magnetic field with a gradient in magnetic field strength to direct the plasma away from the radiation collector.

Abstract translation: 辐射系统被配置为产生辐射束。 辐射系统包括被配置为产生发射辐射和碎屑的等离子体的辐射源，以及被配置为将收集的辐射引导到辐射束发射孔径的辐射收集器。 磁场发生器被配置为产生具有磁场强度梯度的磁场，以将等离子体引导离开辐射收集器。

公开(公告)号：US09268242B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US12869560

申请日：2010-08-26

Applicant: Theodorus Petrus Maria Cadee ,  Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs ,  Nicolaas Ten Kate ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Aschwin Lodewijk Hendricus Johannes Vermeer ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Christianus Gerardus Maria De Mol ,  Marcel Johannus Elisabeth Hubertus Muitjens ,  Antonius Johannus Van Der Net ,  Joost Jeroen Ottens ,  Johannes Anna Quaedackers ,  Mana Elisabeth Reuhman-Huisken ,  Marco Koert Stavenga ,  Patricius Aloysius Jacobus Tinnemans ,  Martinus Cornelis Maria Verhagen ,  Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay ,  Frederik Eduard De Jong ,  Koen Goorman ,  Boris Menchtchikov ,  Herman Boom ,  Stoyan Nihtianov ,  Richard Moerman ,  Martin Frans Pierre Smeets ,  Bart Leonard Peter Schoondermark ,  Franciscus Johannes Joseph Janssen ,  Michel Riepen

Inventor： Theodorus Petrus Maria Cadee ,  Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs ,  Nicolaas Ten Kate ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Aschwin Lodewijk Hendricus Johannes Vermeer ,  Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens ,  Christianus Gerardus Maria De Mol ,  Marcel Johannus Elisabeth Hubertus Muitjens ,  Antonius Johannus Van Der Net ,  Joost Jeroen Ottens ,  Johannes Anna Quaedackers ,  Mana Elisabeth Reuhman-Huisken ,  Marco Koert Stavenga ,  Patricius Aloysius Jacobus Tinnemans ,  Martinus Cornelis Maria Verhagen ,  Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay ,  Frederik Eduard De Jong ,  Koen Goorman ,  Boris Menchtchikov ,  Herman Boom ,  Stoyan Nihtianov ,  Richard Moerman ,  Martin Frans Pierre Smeets ,  Bart Leonard Peter Schoondermark ,  Franciscus Johannes Joseph Janssen ,  Michel Riepen

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70808 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70841 ,  G03F7/70875

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is described having a liquid supply system configured to at least partly fill a space between a projection system of the lithographic apparatus and a substrate with liquid, a barrier member arranged to substantially contain the liquid within the space, and a heater.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种光刻设备，其具有液体供应系统，其被配置为至少部分地填充光刻设备的投影系统和具有液体的基板之间的空间，布置成基本上容纳该空间内的液体的阻挡构件和加热器。

公开(公告)号：US09152058B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13194136

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: 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 Kolensnychenko ,  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

Inventor： 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 Kolensnychenko ,  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: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70141 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G03F7/70883

Abstract: An exposure apparatus including a movable table, a member, movably separate from the table and located on a top surface of the table, to provide a surface substantially co-planar with a top surface of an object in or on the table, a projection system configured to project a radiation beam onto a radiation-sensitive target portion of a substrate, and a liquid supply system configured to provide a liquid to a space between the projection system and the object.

Abstract translation: 一种曝光装置，包括可移动工作台，构件，可移动地与工作台分离并且位于工作台的顶表面上，以提供与桌子中或工作台上的物体的顶表面基本共面的表面;投影系统 被配置为将辐射束投射到基板的辐射敏感目标部分上，以及液体供应系统，其配置成向投影系统和物体之间的空间提供液体。

公开(公告)号：US09134632B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US13301712

申请日：2011-11-21

Applicant: Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst ,  Hans Butler ,  Yim Bun Patrick Kwan ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Bernhard Geuppert ,  Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis ,  Rodolfo Guglielmi Rabe ,  Dick Antonius Hendrikus Laro

Inventor： Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst ,  Hans Butler ,  Yim Bun Patrick Kwan ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Bernhard Geuppert ,  Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis ,  Rodolfo Guglielmi Rabe ,  Dick Antonius Hendrikus Laro

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70141 ,  F16F15/022 ,  F16F15/08 ,  G03F7/708 ,  G03F7/709

Abstract: Lithography apparatus and device manufacturing methods are disclosed in which means are provided for reducing the extent to which vibrations propagate between a first element of a projection system and a second element of a projection system. Approaches disclosed include the use of plural resilient members in series as part of a vibration isolation system, plural isolation frames for separately supporting first and second projection system frames, and modified connection positions for the interaction between the first and second projection system frames and the isolation frame(s).

Abstract translation: 公开了平版印刷设备和设备制造方法，其中提供了用于减少振动在投影系统的第一元件和投影系统的第二元件之间传播的程度的装置。 所公开的方法包括使用多个弹性构件串联作为隔振系统的一部分，用于分开支撑第一和第二投影系统框架的多个隔离框架以及用于第一和第二投影系统框架之间的相互作用的修改的连接位置以及隔离 框架。

公开(公告)号：US08913225B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13189288

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Tammo Uitterdijk ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Laurens Anthony Sanderse

Inventor： Tammo Uitterdijk ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Laurens Anthony Sanderse

IPC: G03B27/42 ,  G03B27/52 ,  G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70958

Abstract: In an immersion lithographic apparatus, a final element is disclosed having, on a surface nearest the substrate, a layer bonded to the surface and having an edge barrier, of the same material as the layer, extending from the layer away from the substrate to shield the final element from a liquid. In an embodiment, the final element is attached to the apparatus via the layer and/or edge barrier, which may be made of a material with a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the final element.

Abstract translation: 在浸没式光刻设备中，公开了一种最终元件，其在最接近衬底的表面上具有与该层相同的材料结合到该表面并具有与层相同的材料的层，该层从该层延伸离开该衬底至该屏蔽层 来自液体的最终元素。 在一个实施例中，最终元件经由层和/或边缘屏障附接到设备，该层和/或边缘屏障可以由热膨胀系数低于最终元件的热膨胀系数的材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US20140211184A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14241986

申请日：2012-07-27

Applicant: Christian Wagner ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra

Inventor： Christian Wagner ,  Erik Roelof Loopstra

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  G02B27/28 ,  H05G2/00

CPC classification number: H05G2/008 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G03F7/70025 ,  G03F7/70033 ,  G03F7/70983 ,  H01S3/0064 ,  H01S3/2316 ,  H01S3/2333 ,  H05G2/003 ,  H05G2/005

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a radiation source comprising: a nozzle configured to direct a stream of fuel droplets (70) along a trajectory towards a plasma formation location; a laser configured to direct laser radiation at a fuel droplet at the plasma formation location to generate, in use, a radiation generating plasma; wherein the laser comprises: a seed laser (50) for providing a seed laser beam (52); a beam splitter (54) for receiving the seed laser beam from the seed laser; an optical amplifier (58) for receiving the seed laser beam from the beam splitter and performing optical amplification; a first reflector (60) located downstream of the optical amplifier, configured to direct the seed laser beam back through the optical amplifier and on to the beam splitter; and a second reflector (70) located further downstream of the beam splitter, configured to receive the seed laser beam from the beam splitter and to direct at least a portion of the seed laser beam back toward the beam splitter.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的第一方面，提供了一种辐射源，包括：喷嘴，被配置为沿着轨迹朝着等离子体形成位置引导燃料液滴流（70）; 激光器，被配置为在等离子体形成位置处的燃料液滴处引导激光辐射，以在使用中产生辐射产生等离子体; 其中所述激光器包括：种子激光器（50），用于提供种子激光束（52）; 用于从种子激光器接收种子激光束的分束器（54）; 用于从分束器接收种子激光束并进行光放大的光放大器（58） 位于所述光放大器下游的第一反射器（60），被配置为将所述种子激光束引导通过所述光放大器并且返回到所述分束器; 以及位于所述分束器的更下游的第二反射器（70），被配置为从所述分束器接收所述种子激光束并将所述种子激光束的至少一部分引导回所述分束器。

公开(公告)号：US20140160450A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14233116

申请日：2012-07-04

Applicant: Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johan Frederik Dijksman

Inventor： Erik Roelof Loopstra ,  Johan Frederik Dijksman

IPC: H05G2/00

CPC classification number: H05G2/003 ,  B05B1/086 ,  B05B1/24 ,  B05B17/0607 ,  H05G2/005 ,  H05G2/006

Abstract: A radiation source for generating EUV from a stream of molten fuel droplets by LPP (Laser Produced Plasma) or (Dual Laser Plasma) has a fuel droplet generator arranged to provide a stream of droplets of fuel and at least one laser configured to vaporize at least some of the droplets of fuel, whereby radiation is generated. The fuel droplet generator has a nozzle, a feed chamber, and a reservoir, with a pumping device arranged to supply a flow of fuel in molten state from the reservoir through the feed chamber and out of the nozzle as a stream of droplets. The feed chamber has an outer face in contact with a drive cavity filled with a liquid, and the liquid is driven to oscillate by a vibrator with the oscillation transmissible to the molten fuel in the feed chamber from the outer face of the feed chamber through the liquid.

Abstract translation: 用于通过LPP（激光产生等离子体）或（双激光等离子体）从熔融燃料液滴流产生EUV的辐射源具有燃料液滴发生器，该燃料液滴发生器布置成提供燃料液滴流和至少一个被配置为至少蒸发的激光 一些燃料液滴，从而产生辐射。 燃料液滴发生器具有喷嘴，进料室和储存器，其中泵送装置被布置成以熔融流状态从储存器通过进料室提供并且作为液滴流从喷嘴流出。 进料室具有与填充有液体的驱动腔接触的外表面，并且液体被振动器驱动，振动器通过振动器从进料室的外表面通过进料室的熔融燃料传播到熔融燃料中 液体。