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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2014
Asml Netherlands B.v., Veldhoven, NL;
Robert Douglas Watso, Delevan, NY (US);
Youri Johannes Laurentius Maria Van Dommelen, Ballston Lake, NY (US);
Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs, Eindhoven, NL;
Hans Jansen, Eindhoven, NL;
Martinus Hendrikus Antonius Leenders, Rhoon, NL;
Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens, Duizel, NL;
Peter Paul Steijaert, Eindhoven, NL;
Antonius Martinus Cornelis Petrus De Jong, Pijnacker, NL;
Jimmy Matheus Wilhelmus Van De Winkel, Kessel, NL;
Joao Paulo Da Paz Sena, Eindhoven, NL;
Maurice Martinus Johannes Van Der Lee, Eindhoven, NL;
Henricus Martinus Dorotheus Van Lier, Neer, NL;
Gheorghe Tanasa, Eindhoven, NL;
ASML NETHERLANDS B.V., Veldhoven, NL;
Abstract
A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed which includes a cleaning station. Several embodiments of the cleaning station are disclosed. In an embodiment, measures are taken to avoid contact of a cleaning fluid with the final element of the projection system. In an embodiment, measures are taken to avoid foaming of the cleaning fluid. The use of a thermally isolated island is also disclosed as well as its optimal position.