Patent ID: 7726891
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: G03F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A substrate processing apparatus that is arranged adjacent to an exposure device, comprising: a processing section for applying processing to a substrate; and an interface that is provided on one end of said processing section for exchanging the substrate between said processing section and said exposure device, wherein said interface includes a transport device that transports the substrate between said processing device, and said processing section includes: a first processing unit that forms a photosensitive film made of a photosensitive material on the substrate; a second processing unit that forms a protective film for protecting said photosensitive film on the substrate before exposure processing by said exposure device; a third processing unit that applies development processing to the substrate after the exposure processing by said exposure device; a first processing block that includes said first processing unit, a first thermal processing unit that thermally treats the substrate, and a first transport unit that transports the substrate; a second processing block that includes said second processing unit, a second thermal processing unit that thermally treats the substrate, and a second transport unit that transports the substrate; and a third processing block that includes said third processing unit, a third thermal processing unit that thermally treats the substrate, and a third transport unit that transports the substrate; and said transport device includes a transport mechanism configured to receive the substrate from and transfer the substrate to said exposure device, wherein said transport mechanism has a first holder configured to hold and transport the substrate before the exposure processing by said exposure device, and a second holder configured to hold and transport the substrate after the exposure processing by said exposure device, and said second holder is provided below said first holder.