公开(公告)号：US4506205A

公开(公告)日：1985-03-19

申请号：US502998

申请日：1983-06-10

Applicant: David Trost ,  Daniel Galburt

Inventor： David Trost ,  Daniel Galburt

IPC: H01L21/30 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03F9/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H01L21/68 ,  G05B1/06

CPC classification number: G03F7/70716

Abstract: This invention is directed to electromagnetic alignment apparatus, which is particularly adapted, among many other possible uses, for use in aligning the wafers in a microlithography system, said apparatus comprising in combination three or more spaced magnets, three or more coil assemblies mounted to pass through the magnetic fields of the magnets respectively, means for controlling the flow of current through the coil assemblies respectively, said coil assemblies being joined together to form a structure movable with respect to the magnets and adapted to carry an object thereon, the coil assemblies being wound with respect to each other so that by controlling the supply of current to the coils the structure can be moved selectively in three degrees of freedom.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电磁对准装置，其特别适用于许多其他可能的用途，用于在微光刻系统中对准晶片，所述装置包括组合三个或更多间隔的磁体，三个或更多个线圈组件安装成通过 分别通过磁体的磁场，用于分别控制通过线圈组件的电流的装置，所述线圈组件被连接在一起以形成相对于磁体可移动的结构，并适于在其上承载物体，线圈组件 相对于彼此缠绕，使得通过控制向线圈的电流的供应，结构可以以三个自由度选择性地移动。

公开(公告)号：US06845287B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10299855

申请日：2002-11-20

Applicant: Daniel Galburt ,  Todd Bednarek

Inventor： Daniel Galburt ,  Todd Bednarek

IPC: H01L21/027 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70725

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for non-real-time trajectory planning and real-time trajectory execution. A trajectory planning process receives data generated by high-level control software. This data defines positions and scan velocities, where multiple axis motion must be precisely synchronized. The trajectory planning process creates sequences of constant acceleration intervals that allow critical motions to be executed at maximum throughput. The output of a trajectory planning process is known as a profile. A profile executor, using the profile output by the trajectory planner process, generates continuous, synchronized, filtered, multi-axis position and acceleration commands (i.e., execution data) that drive control servos. Time intervals generated by the trajectory planner are quantized to be integer multiples of a real time clock period. The trajectory planner outputs have infinite jerk, but are smoothed by filters in the profile executor to both limit jerk and minimize servo-tracking errors. The trajectory planner allows time for the profile executor filters, but does not restrict fine tuning of the shape of these filters, provided that the width of the tuned filter does not exceed the allowed time.

Abstract translation: 一种用于非实时轨迹规划和实时轨迹执行的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 轨迹规划过程接收由高级控制软件产生的数据。 该数据定义了位置和扫描速度，其中多轴运动必须精确同步。 轨迹规划过程创建恒定加速度间隔序列，允许以最大吞吐量执行关键运动。 轨迹规划过程的输出被称为轮廓。 使用轨迹计划程序输出的轮廓执行器生成连续，同步，过滤的多轴位置和加速命令（即，执行数据），驱动控制伺服。 由轨迹计划器产生的时间间隔被量化为实时时钟周期的整数倍。 轨迹计划器输出具有无限跳动，但通过轮廓执行器中的过滤器进行平滑，既可以限制加加速度，也可减少伺服跟踪误差。 轨迹计划器允许轮廓执行器过滤器的时间，但不限制这些过滤器的形状的微调，只要调谐过滤器的宽度不超过允许的时间。

公开(公告)号：US06781674B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10447200

申请日：2003-05-29

Applicant: Daniel Galburt ,  Jos de Klerk

Inventor： Daniel Galburt ,  Jos de Klerk

IPC: G03B2732

CPC classification number: G03F7/70533 ,  G03B27/32 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  G03F9/7003

Abstract: A lithography system and method are used to increase throughput using multiple reticles to pattern multiple substrates that are positioned with respect to one another according to a predetermined sequence. For example, during a first exposure period a first reticle patterns a first set of substrates, during a second exposure period a second reticle patterns a second set of substrates, during a third exposure period the first reticle patterns a third set of substrates, etc., until all desired substrates are patterned. It is to be appreciate that after the first and second reticles are complete, third and fourth reticles can pattern the first, second, third, etc. sets of substrates.

Abstract translation: 使用光刻系统和方法来增加使用多个掩模版的产量，以根据预定的顺序对相对于彼此定位的多个基板进行图案化。 例如，在第一曝光期间，第一掩模版图案化第一组基板，在第二曝光期间，第二掩模版图案化第二组基板，在第三曝光期间，第一掩模版图案第三组基板等。 ，直到所有期望的基底被图案化为止。 应当理解，在第一和第二掩模版完成之后，第三和第四掩模版可以对第一，第二，第三等离子体基板进行图案化。

公开(公告)号：US4506204A

公开(公告)日：1985-03-19

申请号：US502993

申请日：1983-06-10

Applicant: Daniel Galburt

Inventor： Daniel Galburt

IPC: H01L21/30 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03F9/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  H01F7/06 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H01L21/68 ,  H02K41/035 ,  G05B1/06

CPC classification number: G03F7/70758 ,  H01F7/066 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  H02K2201/18

Abstract: This invention is directed to electro-magnetic alignment apparatus, which is particularly adapted, among many other possible uses, for use in aligning the wafers in a microlithography system, said apparatus including in combination at least three magnet assemblies which are mounted in space relationship one with respect to the others, at least three coil assemblies mounted to pass through the high flux region of the magnet assemblies respectively, the width of the coil assemblies being substantially less than the width of the high flux regions respectively, a controller for controlling the flow of current through the coil assemblies respectively, a structural assembly for connecting the coil assemblies which is movable with respect to the magnet assemblies, the coil assemblies being wound with respect to each other so that by controlling the supply of current to the coils the structure assembly can be moved selectively in three degrees of freedom.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电磁对准装置，其特别适用于许多其他可能的用途，用于在微光刻系统中对准晶片，所述装置包括至少三个以空间关系安装的磁体组件 至少三个线圈组件安装成分别穿过磁体组件的高通量区域，线圈组件的宽度分别基本上小于高通量区域的宽度，用于控制流量的控制器 电流通过线圈组件，用于连接可相对于磁体组件移动的线圈组件的结构组件，线圈组件相对于彼此缠绕，从而通过控制向线圈的电流供应，结构组件 可以选择性地以三个自由度移动。

公开(公告)号：US07389155B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US11002429

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Daniel Galburt ,  Todd Bednarek

Inventor： Daniel Galburt ,  Todd Bednarek

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70725

Abstract: A trajectory planning process receives data generated by high-level control software. This data defines positions and scan velocities. The trajectory planning process creates sequences of constant acceleration intervals that allow critical motions to be executed at maximum throughput. The trajectory planning process outputs a profile. A profile executor, using the profile output by the trajectory planner process, generates continuous synchronized, filtered, multi-axis position and acceleration commands that drive control servos. Time intervals generated by the trajectory planner are quantized to be integer multiples of a real time clock period. The trajectory planner outputs have infinite jerk, but are smoothed by filters in the profile executor to both limit jerk and minimize servo-tracking errors. The trajectory planner allows time for the profile executor filters, but does not restrict fine tuning of the shape of these filters, provided that the width of the tuned filter does not exceed the allowed time.

Abstract translation: 轨迹规划过程接收由高级控制软件产生的数据。 该数据定义位置和扫描速度。 轨迹规划过程创建恒定加速度间隔序列，允许以最大吞吐量执行关键运动。 轨迹规划过程输出轮廓。 轮廓执行器使用轨迹计划程序输出的轮廓生成连续的同步，过滤的多轴位置和加速度命令来驱动控制伺服。 由轨迹计划器产生的时间间隔被量化为实时时钟周期的整数倍。 轨迹计划器输出具有无限跳动，但通过轮廓执行器中的过滤器进行平滑，既可以限制加加速度，也可减少伺服跟踪误差。 轨迹计划器允许轮廓执行器过滤器的时间，但不限制这些过滤器的形状的微调，只要调谐过滤器的宽度不超过允许的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20050268698A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11198278

申请日：2005-08-08

Applicant: Boguslaw Gajdeczko ,  Kenneth Bogursky ,  Daniel Galburt ,  Willy Sander ,  Kevin Violette

Inventor： Boguslaw Gajdeczko ,  Kenneth Bogursky ,  Daniel Galburt ,  Willy Sander ,  Kevin Violette

IPC: G01F1/00 ,  G01B13/12 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G05D7/01 ,  H01L21/027 ,  G01F23/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/709 ,  G01B13/12 ,  G03F7/70341 ,  G03F7/7085 ,  G05D7/0186

Abstract: An apparatus and method for precisely detecting very small distances between a measurement probe and a surface, and more particularly to a proximity sensor using a constant gas flow and sensing a mass flow rate within a pneumatic bridge to detect very small distances. Within the apparatus the use of a flow restrictor and/or snubber made of porous material and/or a mass flow rate controller enables detection of very small distances in the nanometer to sub-nanometer range. A further embodiment wherein a measurement channel of a proximity sensor is connected to multiple measurement branches.

Abstract translation: 一种用于精确检测测量探头和表面之间非常小距离的装置和方法，更具体地涉及使用恒定气流并感测气动桥中的质量流量以检测非常小的距离的接近传感器。 在该装置内，使用由多孔材料制成的限流器和/或缓冲器和/或质量流量控制器使得能够在纳米至亚纳米范围内检测非常小的距离。 另一实施例，其中接近传感器的测量通道连接到多个测量分支。

公开(公告)号：US20050248747A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US11179726

申请日：2005-07-13

Applicant: Daniel Galburt ,  Jos de Klerk

Inventor： Daniel Galburt ,  Jos de Klerk

IPC: H01L21/027 ,  G03B27/32 ,  G03F7/20 ,  G03F9/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70533 ,  G03B27/32 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  G03F9/7003

Abstract: A lithography system and method are used to increase throughput using multiple reticles to pattern multiple substrates that are positioned with respect to one another according to a predetermined sequence. For example, during a first exposure period a first reticle patterns a first set of substrates, during a second exposure period a second reticle patterns a second set of substrates, during a third exposure period the first reticle patterns a third set of substrates, etc., until all desired substrates are patterned. It is to be appreciate that after the first and second reticles are complete, third and fourth reticles can pattern the first, second, third, etc. sets of substrates.

公开(公告)号：US20050211919A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11068165

申请日：2005-03-01

Applicant: Daniel Galburt ,  Stanley Janik

Inventor： Daniel Galburt ,  Stanley Janik

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  A61N5/00 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K3/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/707 ,  G03F7/70791 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K3/0082

Abstract: A system and method are used to feed a flexible substrate through a patterned beam to be exposed at target portions by the pattered beam. In one example, the flexible substrate is passed over a chuck (e.g., a vacuum chuck). In one example, the chuck can bias the flexible substrate against a chuck surface during alignment, focus, and exposure operations. By biasing the flexible substrate, the flexible substrate can continuously move while being held against the chuck. In one example, the flexible substrate is fed onto the vacuum chuck from a supply roller and fed off the chuck and wrapped on to a take-up roller. The supply and take-up rollers are rotated to follow the scanning motion, which minimizes or substantially eliminates tension on the flexible chuck during the exposure period.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法用于通过图案化的束馈送柔性基板，以通过图案化的光束在目标部分处暴露。 在一个示例中，柔性基板通过卡盘（例如，真空卡盘）。 在一个示例中，卡盘可以在对准，聚焦和曝光操作期间将柔性基板偏置在卡盘表面上。 通过偏置柔性基板，柔性基板能够在被卡住的同时保持连续移动。 在一个示例中，将柔性基板从供应辊馈送到真空卡盘上并从卡盘送出并包裹到卷取辊上。 供应和卷取辊旋转以跟随扫描运动，这在曝光期间最小化或基本上消除了柔性卡盘上的张力。

公开(公告)号：US20070035714A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11201162

申请日：2005-08-11

Applicant: Daniel Galburt

Inventor： Daniel Galburt

IPC: G03B27/62

CPC classification number: G03F9/7003 ,  G03F9/7034 ,  G03F9/7088

Abstract: A system and method include an object supported on a moveable support, an optical system that transmits radiation onto the object, a support having an aperture therethrough, a sensor system coupled to the support, and a control system coupled to the sensor system and the moveable support. The sensor system is arranged with respect to the aperture to measure a surface of the object and send measurement signals to the control system, such that the control system generates control signals received and used by the moveable support to ensure that the surface of the object receiving light transmitted by the optical system through the aperture is in a focus plane of the optical system.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法包括支撑在可移动支撑件上的物体，将辐射透射到物体上的光学系统，具有穿过其中的孔的支撑件，耦合到支撑件的传感器系统以及耦合到传感器系统的控制系统和可移动的 支持。 传感器系统相对于孔布置以测量物体的表面并将测量信号发送到控制系统，使得控制系统产生由可移动支撑件接收和使用的控制信号，以确保物体的表面接收 由光学系统通过孔传播的光在光学系统的聚焦平面内。

公开(公告)号：US20060123888A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11011435

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: Daniel Galburt ,  Boguslaw Gajdeczko

Inventor： Daniel Galburt ,  Boguslaw Gajdeczko

IPC: G01B13/08

CPC classification number: G03F7/70775 ,  G01B13/02 ,  G03F9/7023 ,  G03F9/7057 ,  G03F9/7088

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for measuring a distance to an object. The system includes an air gauge configured to sense a distance to a surface of the object and a sensor configured to measure at least one from the group including (i) a relative position of the air gauge and (ii) a relative position of the surface of the object. Outputs of the air gauge and the sensor are combined to produce a combined air gauge reading.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量到物体的距离的方法和系统。 该系统包括配置成感测到物体的表面的距离的空气计和被配置为测量来自该组中的至少一个的传感器，该传感器包括（i）空气计的相对位置和（ii）表面的相对位置 的对象。 气压表和传感器的输出相结合，产生一个组合的气压表读数。