Abstract:
A system for controlling the focus of a maskless lithographic apparatus is provided, in which a projection system for projecting an image of a programmable patterning device onto a substrate is provided. A first actuator system is configured to move at least one of the lenses of the projection system in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the projection system. A radiation beam expander is also provided, that is configured to project an image of the programmable patterning device onto said lens. Furthermore, a second actuator system is provided, configured to move the radiation beam expander in a direction parallel to the optical axis of the projection system in order to control the focus of the image projected onto the substrate.
Abstract:
A lithographic apparatus including an optical column to project a beam on a target portion of a substrate is disclosed, the optical column having a projection system configured to project the beam onto the target portion. The apparatus further includes an actuator to move the optical column or at least part thereof with respect to the substrate and a window (940) between the moving part of the optical column and the target portion of the substrate and/or between the moving part of the optical column and a non -moving part of the optical column, the window constructed and arranged within the apparatus to reduce or minimize movement of the window.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a lithographic apparatus comprising an optical column capable of creating a pattern on a target portion of a substrate. The optical column may be provided with a self emissive contrast device configured to emit beam and a projection system configured to project the beam onto the target portion. The apparatus may be provided with an actuator to move the optical column or a part thereof with respect to the substrate. The projection system further comprises an adjustable member (936) to adjust a position of at least one lens (930) of the movable optical column or part thereof in respect of the movable optical column or part thereof.