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EP1503244A1 - Lithographic projection apparatus and device manufacturing method - Google Patents
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EP1503244A1
EP1503244A1 EP03254699A EP03254699A EP1503244A1 EP 1503244 A1 EP1503244 A1 EP 1503244A1 EP 03254699 A EP03254699 A EP 03254699A EP 03254699 A EP03254699 A EP 03254699A EP 1503244 A1 EP1503244 A1 EP 1503244A1
EP03254699A
2003-07-28 Application filed by ASML Netherlands BV filed Critical ASML Netherlands BV
2003-07-28 Priority to EP03254699A priority Critical patent/EP1503244A1/en
2005-02-02 Publication of EP1503244A1 publication Critical patent/EP1503244A1/en
239000007788 liquids Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 62
A lithographic projection apparatus where at least part of the space (4) between a final element of a projection system and a substrate (W) is filled with a liquid by a liquid supply system (2). The projection system is separated into two (6,10) physical parts. There is no connection between the two parts of the projection system. This ensures that any vibrations induced in the lower part (6) by coupling of forces through the liquid filling the space (4) when the substrate moves relative to the liquid supply system effect only the lower part of the lens system and not the upper part (10).
a projection system comprising a plurality of optical elements for projecting the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; and
a liquid supply system for filling at least part of the space between a final element of said projection system and said substrate with a liquid.
Lithographic projection apparatus can be used, for example, in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). In such a case, the patterning means may generate a circuit pattern corresponding to an individual layer of the IC, and this pattern can be imaged onto a target portion (e.g. comprising one or more dies) on a substrate (silicon wafer) that has been coated with a layer of radiation-sensitive material (resist). In general, a single wafer will contain a whole network of adjacent target portions that are successively irradiated via the projection system, one at a time. In current apparatus, employing patterning by a mask on a mask table, a distinction can be made between two different types of machine. In one type of lithographic projection apparatus, each target portion is irradiated by exposing the entire mask pattern onto the target portion in one go; such an apparatus is commonly referred to as a wafer stepper. In an alternative apparatus - commonly referred to as a step-and-scan apparatus - each target portion is irradiated by progressively scanning the mask pattern under the projection beam in a given reference direction (the "scanning" direction) while synchronously scanning the substrate table parallel or anti-parallel to this direction; since, in general, the projection system will have a magnification factor M (generally < 1), the speed V at which the substrate table is scanned will be a factor M times that at which the mask table is scanned. More information with regard to lithographic devices as here described can be gleaned, for example, from US 6,046,792, incorporated herein by reference.
However, submersing the substrate or substrate and substrate table in a bath of liquid (see for example US 4,509,852, hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference) means that there is a large body of liquid that must be accelerated during a scanning exposure. This requires additional or more powerful motors and turbulence in the liquid may lead to undesirable and unpredictable effects.
One of the solutions proposed is for a liquid supply system to provide liquid in a localized area between the final element of the projection system and the substrate (the substrate generally has a larger surface area than the final element of the projection system). One way which has been proposed to arrange for this is disclosed in WO 99/49504, hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference. As illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, liquid is supplied by at least one inlet IN onto the substrate, preferably along the direction of movement of the final element relative to the substrate, and is removed by at least one outlet OUT after having passed under the projection system. That is, as the substrate is scanned beneath the element in a -X direction, liquid is supplied at the +X side of the element and taken up at the -X side. Figure 2 shows the arrangement schematically in which liquid is supplied via inlet IN and is taken up on the other side of the element by outlet OUT which is connected to a low pressure source. In the illustration of Figure 2 the liquid is supplied along the direction of movement of the final element relative to the substrate, though this does not need to be the case. Various orientations and numbers of in-and out-lets positioned around the final element are possible, one example is illustrated in Figure 3 in which four sets of an inlet with an outlet on either side are provided in a regular pattern around the final element. There are other ways of putting the localised area solution into effect, see for example European Patent Application Number 03252955.
There exists a problem that when the substrate is scanned normal forces and shear forces are coupled through the liquid and passed on the final element of the projection system. This can cause unwanted vibrations in the projection system. Furthermore, the projection system is typically attached to a reference frame which carries sensitive instruments required for accurate alignment during the imaging process. Any vibrations of the projection system can therefore have an adverse effect on the accuracy of the apparatus and on the quality of the devices manufactured.
It is an object of the present invention to reduce the transmission of forces coupled by the liquid when the substrate moves relative to the projection system.
This and other objects are achieved according to the invention in a lithographic apparatus as specified in the opening paragraph, characterized in that said projection system is separated into two physical parts each comprising at least one optical element, wherein said first and second parts are decoupled.
By separating the projection system into two separate parts which are decoupled, i.e. there is no mechanical connection between them, any forces coupled through the liquid act only on the second part of the projection lens. The first part is isolated from the second part and no force is exerted upon it. Therefore, any vibrations arising because of coupled forces through the liquid effect only the second part of the projection lens. The vibration sensitive lens elements can be placed in the first part to improve the quality of the projected image.
Preferably, said projection system is separated between two lens elements with a large curvature radius and/or between two lens elements where the patterned beam is collimated. By separating the projection system at such a position the alignment between the two parts of the projection system is less sensitive to lateral movements i.e. those movements horizontal to the substrate. This makes the apparatus simpler to construct because the lateral tolerances are correspondingly lower. It is preferable to choose those elements with a larger curvature radius than the rest of the optical elements in the projection system.
Preferably, said projection system is a telecentric lens system and is separated in the pupil plane. A telecentric system comprises a first and second lens group separated by a pupil (or aperture). The pupil plane (or aperture plane) creates an ideal position at which to separate a telecentric lens system into two parts. At the pupil position the lens system is less sensitive to movements in the illumination direction i.e. movements perpendicular to the substrate. Therefore, in such an apparatus the tolerance for alignment between the first and second part of the projection system is not required to be unmanageably high and construction is simplified.
a sensor for establishing the distance between a first optical element in said first part of said projection system and a second optical element in said second part of said projection system;
at least one actuator for varying the distance between said first and second lens elements; and
a controller for controlling said actuator on the basis of output from said sensor to maintain a predetermined distance between said first and second elements.
For design reasons, it may not always be possible to separate a lens system between elements with a large curvature radius, or at the aperture of a telecentric lens system. If a lens system is split at an arbitrary position, it is likely that it will be intolerant to variations in the separation of the elements in the beam direction i.e. the optical axis which is perpendicular to the substrate. This construction allows a predetermined distance between two lens elements, one in the first part and one in the second part, to be maintained. The apparatus can also be applied when a lens system is split between lens with a large curvature radius, or at the aperture position of a telecentric lens system to further improve the accuracy of their alignment.
at least one actuator for varying the distance between said first and second parts; and
a controller for controlling said at least one actuator to maintain a predetermined relative positioning between said first and second parts.
This allows a relative position between the first and second parts to be maintained, and reduce likelihood of misalignment between the two parts reducing the image quality. The controller can use feedforward or feedback control.
Preferably, said second part of said projection system is attached to said liquid supply system. If the second part of the projection system is attached to the liquid supply system the construction is simplified. The first part can then be fixed to the reference frame, or another part of the lithographic apparatus as required. The second part is supported by the liquid supply system and therefore any vibrations in the second part are not transmitted to the reference frame.
Preferably, said liquid supply system comprises a seal member for sealing liquid in at least part of the space between a final element of said projection system and said substrate with a liquid. It is therefore possible to fill only a localized area with liquid.
Preferably, said seal member further comprises a contactless seal for sealing liquid in said space.
Preferably, said second part is at least partly supported by a resilient member connected between said second part and a base frame.
Preferably, said base frame is decoupled from a frame to which said first part is attached.
filling at least part of the space between a final element of said projection system and said substrate with a liquid;
decoupling a first part of said projection system from a second part of said projection system.
This method eliminates the transmission of vibrations to a first part of a projection system because of the mechanical isolation between the first and second parts of the reaction system.
establishing a distance between a first optical element in said first part of said projection system and a second optical element in said second part of said projection system; and
adjusting the position of said first and/or said second elements such that said established distance is maintained at a predetermined distance.
By measuring the distance and adjusting the position of the lens elements in this way, the distance between the two lens elements can be maintained at a predetermined value. This method allows the projection lens system to be split at an arbitrary position, and maintain the correct separation between lens elements in the first and second parts of the projection system.
Preferably, the method further comprises the following step:
adjusting the relative positioning of said first and second parts of the projection system to maintain a predetermined relative positioning between them.
Thus, the relative position is maintain to reduce the likelihood of a misalignment between the two parts reducing the quality of the image.
In the present document, the terms "radiation" and "beam" are used to encompass all types of electromagnetic radiation, including ultraviolet radiation (e.g. with a wavelength of 365, 248, 193, 157 or 126 nm).
Figure 1 depicts a lithographic projection apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 depicts a cross-section of a proposed liquid supply system;
Figure 3 depicts a plan view of the proposed liquid supply system depicted in Figure 2;
Figure 4 depicts a projection lens and liquid supply system according to a first embodiment of the first invention;
Figure 5 depicts a projection lens system and liquid supply system according to a second embodiment of the present invention; and
Figure 6 depicts a projection lens system and liquid supply system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 1 schematically depicts a lithographic projection apparatus according to a particular embodiment of the invention. The apparatus comprises:
a projection system ("lens") PL (e.g. a refractive system) for imaging an irradiated portion of the mask MA onto a target portion C (e.g. comprising one or more dies) of the substrate W.
It should be noted with regard to Figure 1 that the source LA may be within the housing of the lithographic projection apparatus (as is often the case when the source LA is a mercury lamp, for example), but that it may also be remote from the lithographic projection apparatus, the radiation beam which it produces being led into the apparatus (e.g. with the aid of suitable directing mirrors); this latter scenario is often the case when the source LA is an excimer laser. The current invention and Claims encompass both of these scenarios.
The beam PB subsequently intercepts the mask MA, which is held on a mask table MT. Having traversed the mask MA, the beam PB passes through the lens PL, which focuses the beam PB onto a target portion C of the substrate W. With the aid of the second positioning means (and interferometric measuring means IF), the substrate table WT can be moved accurately, e.g. so as to position different target portions C in the path of the beam PB. Similarly, the first positioning means can be used to accurately position the mask MA with respect to the path of the beam PB, e.g. after mechanical retrieval of the mask MA from a mask library, or during a scan. In general, movement of the object tables MT, WT will be realized with the aid of a long-stroke module (course positioning) and a short-stroke module (fine positioning), which are not explicitly depicted in Figure 1. However, in the case of a wafer stepper (as opposed to a step-and-scan apparatus) the mask table MT may just be connected to a short stroke actuator, or may be fixed.
1. In step mode, the mask table MT is kept essentially stationary, and an entire mask image is projected in one go (i.e. a single "flash") onto a target portion C. The substrate table WT is then shifted in the x and/or y directions so that a different target portion C can be irradiated by the beam PB;
2. In scan mode, essentially the same scenario applies, except that a given target portion C is not exposed in a single "flash". Instead, the mask table MT is movable in a given direction (the so-called "scan direction", e.g. the y direction) with a speed v, so that the projection beam PB is caused to scan over a mask image; concurrently, the substrate table WT is simultaneously moved in the same or opposite direction at a speed V = Mv, in which M is the magnification of the lens PL (typically, M = 1/4 or 1/5). In this manner, a relatively large target portion C can be exposed, without having to compromise on resolution.
Figure 4 depicts a projection lens and liquid supply system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The liquid supply system is provided with a seal member 2 which extends along at least a part of a boundary of the space 4 between a final element of the projection system and a substrate table WT. The seal member 2 is substantially stationary relative to the projection system in the XY plane and a seal is formed between the seal member 2 and the surface of the substrate W. In this embodiment the seal is a contactless seal such as a gas seal and is formed by an air bearing 18. The seal member 2 is supported above the surface of the substrate by the air bearing 18. A lower part 6 of the projection lens is attached to the seal member 2 by connecting members 8. An upper part 10 of the projection lens is fixed by connecting members 12 to a reference frame RF. The reference frame RF is connected by air bearings 14 to a base frame BF of the lithographic apparatus. Further air bearings 15 support the base frame BF above the ground
Liquid is supplied via the seal member 2 to fill a space 4 between a lower part 6 of a projection lens and the Substrate W. The air bearing 18 also functions as seal to retain the liquid in the space 4 and prevent leakage over the substrate W.
In use, the lower part 6 and upper part 10 of the projection lens function as a single lens system. Light from an illumination source passes first through the upper part 10 and then through the lower part 6 before finally passing through the liquid filled space 4 and hitting the surface of the substrate W. In this embodiment the lens system is a telecentric lens system. The separation between the lens elements in the upper part 10 and the lens elements in the lower part 6 is determined by the location of the pupil (or aperture) in the lens system. The separation point is located at the position of the aperture. This is particularly advantageous because at this point the light rays are parallel and the lens system is relatively insensitive to variations in alignment in the Z direction (i.e. the optical axis which is perpendicular to the substrate W). Preferably, the lens system is designed so that the aperture is also between two lens elements with a large curvature radius. If the separation point is between two lens elements with a large curvature radius, for example plan plate or close to plan plate lenses, the system is less sensitive to variations in the X and Y directions (i.e. parallel to the surface of the substrate W). Preferably, the system is separated between two lens elements with a curvature radius such that the sine of the incident angle, sin(), is less than 0.3. However, other curvature radius ranges are also possible, for example sin() can be less than 0.5 or alternatively 0.7.
During imaging the substrate table WT moves the substrate W relative to the liquid supply system and the projection system. This produces a coupling force in the liquid filling the space 4 which is transmitted to the lower part 6 of the projection lens. However, because this lower part 6 is attached to the seal member 2 these forces are transferred to the seal member 2. The seal member 2 is supported by resilient members 16. In this embodiment the resilient members are mechanical springs. The springs provide some support to the seal member to and also act to damp any vibrations which are induced due to the effect of the forces.
The lower part 6 of the lens system is rigidly connected via connecting members 8 to the seal member 2. Therefore, if it is desired to alter the position of the lower part 6 in the Z direction (perpendicular to the surface of the substrate W) the seal member 2 is moved. This is achieved by altering the operating pressure of the air bearing 18 supporting the seal member 2. For example, to move the seal member 2 and lower part 6 upwards the pressure in the bearing 18 is increased to create a net upwards force on the seal member which causes the seal member to move upwards. When the desired position is reached the pressure is reduced to a steady state pressure (i.e. the force exerted by the bearing is equal to the weight of the seal member) and the seal member 2 and lower part 6 are then supported at the new position.
The lower part 6 of the lens system is still subject to vibrations arising due to coupling of forces via the liquid in the space 4. Therefore, it is advisable if the lenses in the lower part 6 are fixed. If the lens elements are free to move within the lower part 6, the effects of vibrations in the lower part 6 may induce a resonant vibration in one of the lens elements. This would have an adverse effect on the imaging quality, for example they may be a loss of contrast.
Conversely, the upper part 10 remains essentially vibration free. It is supported by the reference frame RF which is substantially isolated from external vibrations to ensure the accuracy of its measurements. The upper part can therefore include a combination of fixed or more loosely mounted lens elements depending on the design requirements.
Although this embodiment has described separating the projection lens system at the pupil of a telecentric lens, other separation points are possible. For example, if the system is split between the two lenses having the largest curvature radius, the separation will be relatively insensitive to lateral alignment (i.e. parallel to the substrate). A lens system could be separated at this point and the apparatus can be constructed without the need to align the two parts of the lens system to very high tolerances. The lens system can also be separated between any two lenses of large curvature radius, not just the two with the largest curvature radius.
It will be appreciated that the construction of this embodiment can easily be adapted for various types of liquid supply apparatus, it is not limited to the gas-sealed local area solution supplied. For example, the liquid supply system can contain the liquid in a localised area by means other than a gas seal. Likewise, the liquid supply system can immerse the whole substrate in a bath of liquid, and not just immerse a localized area of the substrate.
A second embodiment of a projection lens system according to the present invention is illustrated in figure 5. The construction of this embodiment is as for the first embodiment save as described below.
In this embodiment the separation in the projection lens system occurs between an arbitrary pair of lens elements 22 and 24. To minimize the effect of the vibrations induced by the coupling of forces through liquid filling the space 4 only one lens element 22 is present in the lower part 6. Therefore, only one lens element is effected by the induced vibrations. However, the lens system is more sensitive to misalignment in a vertical, Z direction (i.e. perpendicular to the substrate) than at the separation position of the above described first embodiment. It is therefore necessary to control the position of the lower part 6 with respect to the upper part 10 to maintain a predetermined distance between them. This distance is necessary to give the correct focus to the projection system.
The predetermined distance is maintained by measuring the distance d with a sensor 23, for example an interferometer. The vertical position of the lower part 6 relative to the seal member 2 is then be controlled using actuators 20 which connects the lower part 6 to the seal member 2. The actuators 20 are Lorenz motors. However, they could also be Maxwell motors or other similar actuators. A simple feedback controller using proportional, integral and derivative control is used in this embodiment, but other types of controller are also suitable. The controller compares the measured distance d to a desired distance and controls the actuators 20 to position the lower part 6 so that the desired distance is maintained. If the desired distance d is not maintained the gain of immersing the substrate in a liquid is lost, because the system will be out of focus in air and not in the liquid.
In this embodiment the distance between the two lens elements 24 and 22 is calculated by measuring the distance d between the upper part 10 and the lower part 6. The lens elements 22 and 24 are fixed and therefore their position with respect to the upper 10 and lower 6 parts of the lens system is known. However, it is also possible to measure the distance between the two lens elements 22 and 24 directly and use this to control the actuator 20.
The control system can also control the position of the lower part 6 by a two-stage system if desired. In such a system the position of the seal member 2 is adjusted by the air bearing 18 as described above for the first embodiment. The actuator 20 is then used for fine relative movements of the lower part 6 to the seal member 2.
While this embodiment has described controlling the vertical distance between the two lens elements 22 and 24, the control system can also be extended to control the relative position of the two parts in the X and Y directions, and/or rotations about the X axis and the Y axis. This will further improve the accuracy and quality of the projected image, particularly in the case where the lens elements 22 and 24 have a small curvature radius and therefore are more sensitive to variations in the X and Y directions. The relative position and rotation in the X-Y plane can be calculated by measuring the position of the first and the second part with interferometers.
Although this embodiment has split the projection system such that only the final lens element 22 is in the lower part 6 any other split is possible. The lower part 6 can contain any number of lens elements, for example two, three, four, etc.
Although in this embodiment only the lower part 6 is moved, the control system can also move the upper part 10 or both the upper 10 and lower 6 parts to maintain the correct separation.
This embodiment enables a lens system to be split in an arbitrary plane. All of the lens elements which are located in the upper part 10 are isolated from vibrations induced by coupling forces through the liquid filling the space 4.
A third embodiment of the present invention is depicted in Figure 6. The construction of this embodiment is as for the first embodiment, save as described below.
In this embodiment actuators 26 are attached to the upper part 10 of the lens system. The actuators 26 are controlled by the control system 28 to maintain the correct relative position of the upper 10 and lower parts of the lens system. This allows the accuracy to be further improved, because even in the case where the lens system is split in a position which is relatively insensitive to misalignment, there can still be some degradation of the image if the two parts are not aligned properly.
The control system 28 controls the actuators 26 to maintain a predetermined relative position of the two lens parts with six degrees of freedom: translation in the X, Y and Z directions and rotation about these three axes. It is also possible to use fewer degrees of freedom, for example four, three, or two. The control system 28 has an input of calibration data and uses a feedforward control method. However, it also possible for the control system 28 to use feedback control with an input of the measured relative position of the upper 10 and lower 6 parts in a similar way to the above described second embodiment.
Preferably, to minimise vibrations in the upper part 10 of the lens system during imaging, the control system 28 only operates the actuators 26 when the apparatus is not exposing a substrate.
Although, the description of this embodiment has described moving the upper part to maintain a relative positioning of the upper and lower parts, the same benefits can be achieved by moving the upper part to maintain a relative positioning of the two lens elements adjacent to the split in the projection system.
All the embodiments can be applied to a system where only the substrate or where the entire substrate table is immersed in liquid, as well as the localised area solution described
A lithographic projection apparatus comprising:
a liquid supply system for filling at least part of the space between a final element of said projection system and said substrate with a liquid;
characterized in that said projection system is separated into two physical parts each comprising at least one optical element, wherein said first and second parts are decoupled.
A lithographic apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein said projection system is separated between two lens elements with a large curvature radius and/or between two lens elements where the patterned beam is collimated.
A lithographic apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein said projection system is a telecentric lens system and is separated in the pupil plane.
A lithographic apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, further comprising:
A lithographic apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said second part of said projection system is attached to said liquid supply system.
A lithographic apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said liquid supply system comprises a seal member for sealing liquid in at least part of the space between a final element of said projection system and said substrate with a liquid.
A lithographic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said seal member further comprises a contactless seal for sealing liquid in said space.
A lithographic apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said second part is at least partly supported by a resilient member connected between said second part and a base frame.
A lithographic apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said base frame is decoupled from a frame to which said first part is attached.
projecting the patterned beam of radiation onto a target portion of the layer of radiation-sensitive material using a projection system,
A device manufacturing method according to Claim 11, further comprising:
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