Target formation apparatus
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11448967B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US17273978

    申请日:2019-09-20

    Abstract: A system for an extreme ultraviolet light source includes a capillary tube, the capillary tube including a sidewall extending from a first end to a second end, the sidewall including an exterior wall and an interior wall, the interior wall defining a passage that extends from the first end to the second end; an actuator configured to be positioned at the exterior wall of the capillary tube; and an adhesive between the exterior wall and the actuator, the adhesive being configured to mechanically couple the actuator and the capillary tube, wherein the adhesive occupies a volume that remains substantially the same or expands as a result of curing.

    TARGET DELIVERY SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220061144A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-24

    申请号:US17421055

    申请日:2020-01-09

    Abstract: A target delivery system for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source is disclosed. The system includes: a conduit including an orifice configured to fluidly couple to a reservoir; an actuator configured to mechanically couple to the conduit such that motion of the actuator is transferred to the conduit; and a control system coupled to the actuator, the control system being configured to: determine an indication of pressure applied to target material in the reservoir, and control the motion of the actuator based on the determined indication of applied pressure. Moreover, techniques for operating a supply system are disclosed. For example, one or more characteristics of the supply system are determined, and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the supply system is controlled based on the one or more determined characteristics such that an orifice of the supply system remains substantially free of material damage during operational use.

    TARGET DELIVERY SYSTEM
    5.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240090109A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US18512264

    申请日:2023-11-17

    CPC classification number: H05G2/006 G03F7/70033 H05G2/008

    Abstract: A target delivery system for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source is disclosed. The system includes: a conduit including an orifice configured to fluidly couple to a reservoir; an actuator configured to mechanically couple to the conduit such that motion of the actuator is transferred to the conduit; and a control system coupled to the actuator, the control system being configured to: determine an indication of pressure applied to target material in the reservoir, and control the motion of the actuator based on the determined indication of applied pressure. Moreover, techniques for operating a supply system are disclosed. For example, one or more characteristics of the supply system are determined, and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the supply system is controlled based on the one or more determined characteristics such that an orifice of the supply system remains substantially free of material damage during operational use.

    Target delivery system
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11856681B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-26

    申请号:US17421055

    申请日:2020-01-09

    CPC classification number: H05G2/006 G03F7/70033 H05G2/008

    Abstract: A target delivery system for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source is disclosed. The system includes: a conduit including an orifice configured to fluidly couple to a reservoir; an actuator configured to mechanically couple to the conduit such that motion of the actuator is transferred to the conduit; and a control system coupled to the actuator, the control system being configured to: determine an indication of pressure applied to target material in the reservoir, and control the motion of the actuator based on the determined indication of applied pressure. Moreover, techniques for operating a supply system are disclosed. For example, one or more characteristics of the supply system are determined, and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the supply system is controlled based on the one or more determined characteristics such that an orifice of the supply system remains substantially free of material damage during operational use.

    Target delivery system
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12273986B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-08

    申请号:US18512264

    申请日:2023-11-17

    Abstract: A target delivery system for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source is disclosed. The system includes: a conduit including an orifice configured to fluidly couple to a reservoir; an actuator configured to mechanically couple to the conduit such that motion of the actuator is transferred to the conduit; and a control system coupled to the actuator, the control system being configured to: determine an indication of pressure applied to target material in the reservoir, and control the motion of the actuator based on the determined indication of applied pressure. Moreover, techniques for operating a supply system are disclosed. For example, one or more characteristics of the supply system are determined, and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the supply system is controlled based on the one or more determined characteristics such that an orifice of the supply system remains substantially free of material damage during operational use.

    NOZZLE APPARATUS
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220295625A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-15

    申请号:US17637654

    申请日:2020-09-04

    Abstract: An apparatus includes: a tube; a body including: a first body wall and a second body wall; and a support structure including: a first support portion and a second support portion. The first body wall extends in a first direction, the second body wall extends in a second direction that is different than the first direction, a first portion of the tube passes through an opening in the second body wall the first support portion is configured to attach to the first body wall, and a second portion of the tube is configured to pass through the second support portion when the first support portion is attached to the first body wall. An interior of the tube and an interior of the body are configured to receive molten target material, and the target material emits extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light when in a plasma state.

    TARGET FORMATION APPARATUS
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210311398A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-07

    申请号:US17273978

    申请日:2019-09-20

    Abstract: A system for an extreme ultraviolet light source includes a capillary tube, the capillary tube including a sidewall extending from a first end to a second end, the sidewall including an exterior wall and an interior wall, the interior wall defining a passage that extends from the first end to the second end; an actuator configured to be positioned at the exterior wall of the capillary tube; and an adhesive between the exterior wall and the actuator, the adhesive being configured to mechanically couple the actuator and the capillary tube, wherein the adhesive occupies a volume that remains substantially the same or expands as a result of curing.

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