公开(公告)号：US20060023194A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US10899295

申请日：2004-07-27

申请人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

发明人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

IPC分类号： G03B27/58

CPC分类号： G03F7/70775 ,  G03F7/70458 ,  G03F7/70516 ,  G03F9/7011 ,  G03F9/7019

摘要： Lithographic apparatus includes a substrate table and a motion control system for controlling a movement of the substrate table. The motion control system includes at least 3 position detectors constructed for detecting a position of the substrate table. For measuring a position and orientation of the substrate table, each position detector comprises an optical encoder of a single dimensional or multi dimensional type, the optical encoders being arranged for providing together at least 6 position values, at least one position value being provided for each of the 3 dimensions. 3 or more of the at least 3 optical encoders being connected to the substrate table at different locations in the 3 dimensional coordinate system. The motion control system is arranged to calculate the position of the substrate table in the 3 dimensional coordinate system from a subset of at least 3 of the 6 position values and to calculate an orientation of the substrate table with respect to the coordinate system from another subset of at least 3 of the 6 position values. Further, a method for calibrating the position detectors is described.

摘要翻译： 光刻设备包括用于控制衬底台的移动的衬底台和运动控制系统。 运动控制系统包括构造用于检测衬底台的位置的至少3个位置检测器。 为了测量衬底台的位置和取向，每个位置检测器包括一维或多维类型的光学编码器，光学编码器被布置为一起提供至少6个位置值，为每个位置值提供至少一个位置值 的三维。 所述至少3个光学编码器中的3个或更多个在所述三维坐标系中的不同位置连接到所述基板台。 运动控制系统被布置为从6个位置值中的至少3个的子集计算三维坐标系中的衬底台的位置，并且从另一个子集计算相对于坐标系的衬底台的取向 至少6个位置值中的3个。 此外，描述了用于校准位置检测器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080074681A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11902786

申请日：2007-09-25

申请人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

发明人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

IPC分类号： G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/00

CPC分类号： G03F7/70775 ,  G03F7/70458 ,  G03F7/70516 ,  G03F9/7011 ,  G03F9/7019

摘要： A measurement system configured to measure a position of an object in a lithographic apparatus, includes at least three position detectors configured to detect the position of the object, the at least three position detectors each including a single or multi-dimensional optical encoder to provide at least six position values, the optical encoders being coupled to the object at different locations within a three dimensional coordinate system, wherein at least one position value is provided for each dimension of the three dimensional coordinate system, and wherein the measurement system is configured to calculate the position of the object within the three dimensional coordinate system from a subset of at least three of the six position values and to calculate an orientation of the object with respect to the three dimensional coordinate system from another subset of at least three of the six position values.

摘要翻译： 被配置为测量光刻设备中的物体的位置的测量系统包括配置成检测物体的位置的至少三个位置检测器，所述至少三个位置检测器包括单个或多维光学编码器以提供在 至少六个位置值，所述光学编码器在三维坐标系内的不同位置处耦合到所述对象，其中为所述三维坐标系的每个维度提供至少一个位置值，并且其中所述测量系统被配置为计算 从六个位置值中的至少三个的子集的三维坐标系中的对象的位置，并且从六个位置中的至少三个的另一子集计算相对于三维坐标系的对象的取向 价值观。

公开(公告)号：US20070256471A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11822633

申请日：2007-07-09

申请人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

发明人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

IPC分类号： G01B21/00 ,  G01P21/00

CPC分类号： G03F7/70775 ,  G03F7/70458 ,  G03F7/70516 ,  G03F9/7011 ,  G03F9/7019

摘要： Lithographic apparatus includes a substrate table and a motion control system for controlling a movement of the substrate table. The motion control system includes at least 3 position detectors constructed for detecting a position of the substrate table. For measuring a position and orientation of the substrate table, each position detector comprises an optical encoder of a single dimensional or multi dimensional type, the optical encoders being arranged for providing together at least 6 position values, at least one position value being provided for each of the 3 dimensions. 3 or more of the at least 3 optical encoders being connected to the substrate table at different locations in the 3 dimensional coordinate system. The motion control system is arranged to calculate the position of the substrate table in the 3 dimensional coordinate system from a subset of at least 3 of the 6 position values and to calculate an orientation of the substrate table with respect to the coordinate system from another subset of at least 3 of the 6 position values. Further, a method for calibrating the position detectors is described.

摘要翻译： 光刻设备包括用于控制衬底台的移动的衬底台和运动控制系统。 运动控制系统包括构造用于检测衬底台的位置的至少3个位置检测器。 为了测量衬底台的位置和取向，每个位置检测器包括一维或多维类型的光学编码器，光学编码器被布置为一起提供至少6个位置值，为每个位置值提供至少一个位置值 的三维。 所述至少3个光学编码器中的3个或更多个在所述三维坐标系中的不同位置连接到所述基板台。 运动控制系统被布置为从6个位置值中的至少3个的子集计算三维坐标系中的衬底台的位置，并且从另一个子集计算相对于坐标系的衬底台的取向 至少6个位置值中的3个。 此外，描述了用于校准位置检测器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060023178A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11179665

申请日：2005-07-13

申请人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

发明人： Erik Loopstra ,  Leon Levasier ,  Rene Oesterholt

IPC分类号： G03B27/42

CPC分类号： G03F7/70775 ,  G03F7/70458 ,  G03F7/70516 ,  G03F9/7011 ,  G03F9/7019

摘要： Lithographic apparatus includes a substrate table and a motion control system for controlling a movement of the substrate table. The motion control system includes at least 3 position detectors constructed for detecting a position of the substrate table. For measuring a position and orientation of the substrate table, each position detector comprises an optical encoder of a single dimensional or multi dimensional type, the optical encoders being arranged for providing together at least 6 position values, at least one position value being provided for each of the 3 dimensions. Some of the optical encoders may be connected to the substrate table at different locations in the 3 dimensional coordinate system. The motion control system is arranged to calculate the position of the substrate table in the 3 dimensional coordinate system from a subset of at least 3 of the 6 position values and to calculate an orientation of the substrate table with respect to the coordinate system from another subset of at least 3 of the 6 position values. Further, a method for calibrating the position detectors is presented.

摘要翻译： 光刻设备包括用于控制衬底台的移动的衬底台和运动控制系统。 运动控制系统包括构造用于检测衬底台的位置的至少3个位置检测器。 为了测量衬底台的位置和取向，每个位置检测器包括一维或多维类型的光学编码器，光学编码器被布置为一起提供至少6个位置值，为每个位置值提供至少一个位置值 的三维。 一些光学编码器可以在三维坐标系中的不同位置处连接到基板台。 运动控制系统被布置为从6个位置值中的至少3个的子集计算三维坐标系中的衬底台的位置，并且从另一个子集计算相对于坐标系的衬底台的取向 至少6个位置值中的3个。 此外，提出了一种用于校准位置检测器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070139629A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11312660

申请日：2005-12-21

申请人： Timotheus Sengers ,  Nicolaas Johannes Van Asten ,  Wilhelmus Box ,  Tjarko Van Empel ,  Leon Levasier ,  Erik Loopstra ,  Marcel Hubertus Muitjens ,  Luberthus Ouwehand ,  Leon Van Den Schoor ,  Marcel Beckers ,  Rob Jansen ,  Elke Van Loenhout

发明人： Timotheus Sengers ,  Nicolaas Johannes Van Asten ,  Wilhelmus Box ,  Tjarko Van Empel ,  Leon Levasier ,  Erik Loopstra ,  Marcel Hubertus Muitjens ,  Luberthus Ouwehand ,  Leon Van Den Schoor ,  Marcel Beckers ,  Rob Jansen ,  Elke Van Loenhout

IPC分类号： G03B27/42

CPC分类号： G03F7/70883 ,  G03F7/7075 ,  G03F7/70858 ,  G03F9/7011 ,  G03F9/7034

摘要： A lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a substrate table constructed to hold a substrate. The substrate table is moveable to transfer the substrate between a substrate measuring position and a substrate processing position. The apparatus also includes a measuring system configured to measure at least one aspect or characteristic of the substrate when the substrate table holds the substrate in the measuring position. The measuring system is configured to direct at least one measuring beam and/or field towards a surface of the substrate. A projection system is configured to project a patterned radiation beam onto a target portion of the substrate when the substrate table holds the substrate in the substrate processing position, and a conditioning system is configured to supply a conditioning fluid to at least part of a path of the measuring beam and/or field of the measuring system to condition the part of the path.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种光刻设备。 该装置包括构造成保持基板的基板台。 衬底台可移动以在衬底测量位置和衬底处理位置之间传送衬底。 该装置还包括测量系统，其被配置为当衬底台将衬底保持在测量位置时，测量衬底的至少一个方面或特征。 测量系统被配置为将至少一个测量光束和/或场朝向衬底的表面引导。 投影系统被配置为当衬底台将衬底保持在衬底处理位置时将图案化的辐射束投射到衬底的目标部分上，并且调节系统被配置为将调节流体提供给至少部分路径 测量系统的测量光束和/或场来调节路径的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070263201A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11433767

申请日：2006-05-15

申请人： Erik Loopstra ,  Joost Ottens

发明人： Erik Loopstra ,  Joost Ottens

IPC分类号： G03B27/58

CPC分类号： G03F7/70875 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/707

摘要： An article support constructed to support an article for lithographic processing purposes is disclosed. The article support includes a channel configuration arranged to guide thermally stabilizing media in the article support to provide thermal stabilization to the article, wherein the channel configuration comprises an input channel structure and an output channel structure, the input and output channel structures arranged in a nested configuration and connected to each other by a fine grid structure provided at or near a surface of the article support. A lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing incorporating the article support is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于支撑用于光刻处理目的的物品的物品支撑。 物品支撑件包括布置成引导物品支撑件中的热稳定剂介质以向物品提供热稳定性的通道配置，其中通道配置包括输入通道结构和输出通道结构，输入和输出通道结构布置成嵌套 配置并且通过设置在物品支撑件的表面处或附近的细格栅结构彼此连接。 还公开了并入物品支撑件的光刻设备和设备制造。

公开(公告)号：US20070247605A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11410282

申请日：2006-04-25

申请人： Erik Loopstra ,  Paul Graupner ,  Johannes Mulkens

发明人： Erik Loopstra ,  Paul Graupner ,  Johannes Mulkens

IPC分类号： G03B27/52

CPC分类号： G03B27/52 ,  G02B27/0068 ,  G03F7/70266

摘要： An optical element for correcting aberrations in an optical apparatus has a casing. The casing is filled with liquid and has a support layer and a cover layer designed to pass light of a predetermined wavelength range. The casing accommodates several actuators. Each actuator has a first end supporting the cover layer and a second end supporting the support layer. Each actuator is able to locally change a local distance between the support layer and the cover layer to correct for local aberrations in a light beam directed to the optical element by providing local phase shifts. The optical element may be used in a lithographic apparatus.

摘要翻译： 用于校正光学装置中的像差的光学元件具有壳体。 壳体充满液体并具有支撑层和设计成使预定波长范围的光通过的覆盖层。 外壳容纳几个执行器。 每个致动器具有支撑覆盖层的第一端和支撑支撑层的第二端。 每个致动器能够局部地改变支撑层和覆盖层之间的局部距离，以通过提供局部相移来校正指向光学元件的光束中的局部像差。 光学元件可以用在光刻设备中。

公开(公告)号：US20070216881A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11377636

申请日：2006-03-17

申请人： Harmen Van Der Schoot ,  Erik Loopstra ,  Fransicus Jacobs ,  Godfried Franciscus Geelen

发明人： Harmen Van Der Schoot ,  Erik Loopstra ,  Fransicus Jacobs ,  Godfried Franciscus Geelen

IPC分类号： G03B27/42

CPC分类号： G03B27/42 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70733

摘要： A moveable member is provided which extends the top surface of a substrate table, in plan, beyond a bumper which protects the substrate table during collision. The moveable member may be retracted to a retracted position in which it no longer extends beyond the bumper. In this way it is possible to move two substrate tables together and to allow the retractable member to pass under a liquid supply system which normally provides liquid between the projection system and a substrate without turning off of the liquid supply system.

摘要翻译： 提供了可移动构件，其以平面方式延伸衬底台的顶表面超过在碰撞期间保护衬底台的保险杠。 可移动构件可以缩回到缩回位置，在缩回位置，其不再延伸超过保险杠。 以这种方式，可以将两个基板台移动到一起，并允许可伸缩构件在液体供应系统之下通过，该液体供应系统通常在投影系统和基板之间提供液体而不关闭液体供应系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070159616A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US10894367

申请日：2004-07-20

申请人： Bastiaan Lambertus Van De Ven ,  Gert-Jan Heerens ,  Robert Lansbergen ,  Martinus Leenders ,  Erik Loopstra

发明人： Bastiaan Lambertus Van De Ven ,  Gert-Jan Heerens ,  Robert Lansbergen ,  Martinus Leenders ,  Erik Loopstra

IPC分类号： G03B27/62

CPC分类号： G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/70716 ,  G03F7/70741 ,  G03F7/70783 ,  G03F7/70825 ,  G03F7/709

摘要： The invention pertains to a lithographic apparatus that includes a docking system for positioning a patterning device, such as a reticle, relative to the reticle stage. The lithographic projection apparatus has an operational cycle that includes a projection phase, in which the reticle stage carries the patterning device and an exchange phase, in which the patterning device is exchanged and the docking system positions the patterning device relative to the reticle stage. The docking system is configured to be spaced from the patterning device during the projection phase in order to ensure that a higher accuracy of the projected image is obtained.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种光刻设备，其包括用于相对于标线片台定位图案形成装置（例如掩模版）的对接系统。 光刻投影设备具有包括投影相的操作周期，其中标线片载物台承载图案形成装置和交换相，其中图案形成装置被更换，并且对接系统相对于掩模版台定位图案形成装置。 对接系统被配置为在投影阶段与图案形成装置间隔开，以便确保获得更高的投影图像精度。

公开(公告)号：US20060280829A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11150465

申请日：2005-06-13

申请人： Yvonne Kruijt-Stegeman ,  Aleksey Kolesnychenko ,  Erik Loopstra ,  Johan Dijksman ,  Helmar Santen ,  Sander Wuister

发明人： Yvonne Kruijt-Stegeman ,  Aleksey Kolesnychenko ,  Erik Loopstra ,  Johan Dijksman ,  Helmar Santen ,  Sander Wuister

IPC分类号： B28B11/08

CPC分类号： G03F7/0002 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00

摘要： A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that has an imprint template or a template holder configured to hold an imprint template, and a substrate table arranged to receive a substrate, the apparatus further comprising walls which together with the substrate table and the imprint template or the template holder, are configured to form an enclosed space which is substantially sealed from a surrounding area.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种光刻设备，其具有构造成保持压印模板的压印模板或模板保持器，以及布置成接收衬底的衬底台，该设备还包括与衬底台和压印模板或模板保持器一起的壁 被构造成形成从周围区域基本密封的封闭空间。