A data processing analysis system for quantitative monitoring of overlay performance of a projection lithography machine
By installing an off-axis camera and calibration plate in a projection lithography machine, combined with a digital twin model, real-time monitoring and compensation of the workpiece stage position were achieved, solving the problem of difficult traceability of overlay deviation in existing technologies and improving the positioning accuracy and process stability of the lithography machine.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610555469.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing projection lithography machines, the position monitoring of the workpiece stage relies on internal sensors and lacks independent third-party verification, making it difficult to trace and compensate for overlay deviations, resulting in insufficient system reliability.
An off-axis camera and calibration plate are installed on the workpiece stage to monitor the position and orientation of the workpiece stage in real time. The focal plane position in the Z direction is verified by visual imaging technology, and compensation parameters are generated. Data analysis and optimization are then performed in conjunction with a digital twin model.
It improves the positioning accuracy and process stability of the lithography machine, and can provide real-time warnings and automatic compensation for workpiece stage position drift, thereby improving overlay accuracy and product yield.
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