Altering pattern data based on measured optical element characteristics

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7936445
APP PUB NO 20070291240A1
SERIAL NO

11454803

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A system and method are used to compensate for distortions or aberrations in an image formed in a projection system. Pattern data is generated corresponding to features to be formed on a substrate. At least one of aberrations and distortions of a projection optical system are measured. The pattern data is altered based on the measuring step. The altered pattern data is transmitted to a patterning device to control individually controllable elements coupled to the patterning device. Non uniformities in one or both of a field and pupil of an illumination system can also be measured and used to alter the pattern data.

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  • ASML HOLDING N.V.;ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cebuhar, Wenceslao A Norwalk, US 21 164
Hintersteiner, Jason D Norwalk, US 15 119
Tinnemans, Patricius Aloysius Jacobus Hapert, NL 109 1285

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