Photocopying – Projection printing and copying cameras – Step and repeat
Patent
1997-08-19
2000-03-21
Mathews, Alan A.
Photocopying
Projection printing and copying cameras
Step and repeat
430 5, G03B 2742, G03F 900
Patent
active
060408928
ABSTRACT:
A multi-image reticle used to form integrated circuitry a two dimensional array of spaced images arranged in a matrix of controllably spaced rows and columns of images on a single reticle. No rotation of the reticle is required to expose various levels of circuitry on a semiconductor wafer. The wafer is held in a stepper device, which controllably positions the wafer under the desired image of the mask for exposure of a resist on the wafer. A movable aperture controls exposure through a selected image or mask pattern on the reticle. By controlling which image is used, and accurately positioning the wafer via the stepper, multiple images are accurately registered, leading to improvement in dimensions of circuitry and other structures formed on the wafer.
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Mathews Alan A.
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Nguyen Hung Henry
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