摘要 |
An all reflective ring field projection optic system for use in scanning photolithography used in the manufacture of semiconductor wafers. The projection optics are designed for wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet ranging from 11 to 13 nm to provide an arcuate image field for a reduction step and scan photolithography system. A sequence or configuration of mirrors from the long conjugate end to the short conjugate end consists of a convex, concave, convex, and concave mirror with an aperture stop being formed at or near the second convex mirror. This sequence of mirror powers provides a relatively large image field size while maintaining a relatively compact reticle wafer distance of less than 900 mm. The projection optics form an instantaneous annual field of up to 50mm x 2mm at the wafer, permitting scanning to cover a field on a wafer of at least 50mm x 50mm, greatly increasing throughput. The optical projection system can print features as small as 0.05 microns.
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