Measurement system, substrate processing system, and device manufacturing method

US2022155062A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2022155062-A1
Application numberUS-202217665638-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateFeb 7, 2022
Priority dateAug 24, 2016
Publication dateMay 19, 2022
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Abstract

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A measurement system to be used in a micro-device manufacturing line is equipped with: a plurality of measurement devices which performs measurement processing on each substrate; and a controller that can control the plurality of measurement devices, and the plurality of measurement devices includes at least one first measurement device which acquires position information of a plurality of marks formed on a substrate.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A measurement system used in a manufacturing line for micro-devices, comprising: a plurality of measurement devices, each of which performs measurement processing on a substrate; and a controller which can control the plurality of measurement devices, wherein the plurality of measurement devices includes at least one first measurement device which acquires position information of a plurality of marks formed on the substrate.

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  • Position control, e.g. interferometers or encoders for determining the stage position · CPC title

  • for positioning, orientation or alignment · CPC title

  • Mask-wafer alignment · CPC title

  • Measuring geometric parameters of semiconductor structures, e.g. profile, critical dimensions or trench depth · CPC title

  • in the presence of a fluid, e.g. immersion; using fluid cooling means · CPC title

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What does patent US2022155062A1 cover?
A measurement system to be used in a micro-device manufacturing line is equipped with: a plurality of measurement devices which performs measurement processing on each substrate; and a controller that can control the plurality of measurement devices, and the plurality of measurement devices includes at least one first measurement device which acquires position information of a plurality of mark…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Nikon Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G03F7/70775. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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Publication date Thu May 19 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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