A comparison of ArF and KrF laser performance at 2kHz for microlithography

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作者
Besaucele, H [1 ]
Das, P [1 ]
Duffey, T [1 ]
Embree, T [1 ]
Ershov, A [1 ]
Fleurov, V [1 ]
Grove, S [1 ]
Melcher, P [1 ]
Ness, R [1 ]
Padmadandu, GG [1 ]
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[1] Cymer Inc, San Diego, CA 92127 USA
关键词
ArF laser; KrF laser; 193nm microlithography; 248nm microlithography; Exposure Sensor Feedback;
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10.1117/12.388986
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Exposure tools for 193nm lithography are expected lo use Argon-Fluoride lasers at repetition rates of at least 2kHz. We are showing that, by revisiting several key technologies, the performance and reliability of ArF lasers at 2 kHz are trending towards a lever comparable to KrF lasers.
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页码:1476 / 1480
页数:5
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