WO2006080250A1 - 液浸型露光システム、液浸型露光用液体のリサイクル方法及び供給方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an immersion exposure apparatus or an immersion exposure method for performing exposure through a liquid filled between an optical element of projection optical means and a substrate, and means for recycling the liquid And a method of recycling and supplying a liquid for immersion exposure including the step of recycling the liquid.
- an image of a pattern of an original is projected through a projection optical means onto a substrate coated with a resist as a photosensitive material (
- a (projection type) exposure apparatus is used which transfers each shot area on a wafer, glass plate, etc.).
- the resolution of the projection optical means increases as the exposure wavelength to be used decreases and as the numerical aperture of the projection optical means increases. Therefore, as the circuit is miniaturized, the resolution of the projection optical means is used in the exposure device.
- the exposure wavelength to be used is becoming shorter year by year, and the number of openings of the projection optical means is also increasing.
- the recent exposure wavelength 193 nm of ArF laser light having a shorter wavelength than the power at which 248 nm of KrF laser light is the mainstream is being put to practical use.
- the depth of focus is also important, as with resolution.
- the resolution R and the depth of focus ⁇ are respectively expressed by the following equations.
- ⁇ is the wavelength of the laser light source used for exposure in vacuum
- N ⁇ is the numerical aperture of the projection optical means
- kl and k2 are process coefficients.
- Ru is the numerical aperture NA is the refractive index of the space between the lens of the projection optical means and the substrate as n, and the maximum incident angle of (exposure) light on the resist surface (coated on the substrate) as ⁇ .
- NA nsin ⁇ (iii)
- liquid immersion exposure As a method of substantially shortening the exposure wavelength and widening the depth of focus, an exposure method called liquid immersion exposure has been proposed (also referred to as liquid immersion method, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11 17672 7). No.2).
- liquid immersion method also referred to as liquid immersion method, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11 17672 7. No.2
- the space between the lower surface of the projection optical means and the substrate surface is filled with the liquid, and the wavelength power of the exposure light source in the liquid is lZn in the air when the refractive index of the liquid is ⁇ .
- the resolution R and the depth of focus ⁇ are respectively expressed by the following equations.
- liquid immersion method for example, when ArF laser light (193 nm) is used as an exposure light source, water is used as a liquid (also referred to as liquid for liquid immersion type exposure in the present specification). It is considered to use (pure water) (see WO 99Z49504).
- This pure water has a refractive index n of 1.44 at a wavelength of 193 nm (corresponding to ArF laser light), and is a superior immersion liquid for exposure.
- the resolution R is 69.4 based on the above equations (iv) and (V), as compared to the exposure method (not the immersion method) using air as a medium. It is possible to set the focal depth ⁇ to 144%.
- an immersion exposure liquid other than pure water having a larger refractive index is required.
- alicyclic hydrocarbon compounds such as decalin are suitable liquids for immersion exposure methods suitable for the next-generation immersion exposure method.
- the above-mentioned alicyclic hydrocarbon compound has an index of refraction n of about 1.6 in ArF laser light (wavelength 193 nm), and has excellent qualities as a liquid for liquid immersion exposure.
- it had a property to be noted for use as a liquid for immersion exposure, that oxygen, etc., in which the solubility of gas is high, is easily dissolved compared to water.
- the dissolved oxygen absorbs light (exposure light, for example, refers to ArF laser light or KrF laser light), and light that reaches the resist (film) by absorption of the light.
- exposure light for example, refers to ArF laser light or KrF laser light
- the amount of light decreases, the amount of irradiation required to resolve the pattern to the optimal dimensions decreases, causing a significant decrease in throughput for exposure, or the amount of light depends on the amount of oxygen dissolved in the liquid. It may change from substrate to substrate and cause adjustment to be difficult.
- the energy in the liquid generated by the absorption of light is converted to heat, causing a temperature rise, causing a local change in the liquid's refractive index, causing a local focus shift, and The pattern of) may not be accurately transferred over the entire surface of the substrate. And, as a result, there is a possibility that the yield of the electronic device may deteriorate and the production efficiency may be lowered, so it is not preferable that oxygen is dissolved in the liquid. In the case of pure water, it is difficult for oxygen to dissolve up to the ppm order, so that the dissolution of oxygen has a relatively small influence on the absorbance (absorbance) or transmittance of light (exposure light). Is a big problem compared to the case of the above alicyclic hydrocarbon compounds! / ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ .
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and the object of the present invention is to stabilize the properties of the liquid for liquid immersion exposure when the liquid immersion method is applied. It is an object of the present invention to provide an exposure means capable of performing good exposure continuously and capable of suppressing a running cost and a method of supplying a liquid for liquid immersion exposure. As a result of further studies by the present applicant, it has been found that the above object can be achieved by the means described below.
- an immersion type exposure system for performing exposure through a liquid filled between an optical element of projection optical means and a substrate, and the liquid supply for supplying the liquid.
- An exposure processing unit that performs exposure while the liquid supplied from the liquid supply unit fills the space between the optical element of the projection optical means and the substrate, and the regeneration of the liquid discharged from the exposure processing unit A liquid recycling unit, and an immersion type exposure system for returning the liquid regenerated in the liquid recycling unit to the liquid supply unit for reuse.
- the liquid recycling unit may be a force provided independently of the liquid supply unit, the exposure processing unit, and the liquid recovery unit, or the liquid recycling unit may be the liquid supply unit and the exposure processing unit. It is provided integrally.
- the liquid a saturated hydrocarbon compound or a saturated hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in its structure.
- the liquid is preferably an alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or a cyclic hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in a ring structure.
- the radiation transmittance is 90% or more at the optical path length lmm of ArF laser light with a wavelength of 193 nm, and It is preferable to use one having a radiation transmittance of 90% or more at an optical path length of 1 mm of KrF laser light of 248 nm.
- the liquid supply unit or the liquid recycling unit is configured to transfer the transferred liquid.
- monitoring means are provided to monitor the optical properties of the body.
- the liquid recycle unit includes an impurity removing unit that removes impurities of the collected or transferred liquid, and an oxygen concentration management unit that manages an oxygen concentration of the collected or transferred liquid.
- an acid cleaning means for removing basic impurities from the liquid using an acid solution an alkaline cleaning means for removing acidic impurities from the liquid using an alkaline solution
- the impurity removal means comprises at least one of distillation means for separating impurities from the liquid by a difference in boiling point and filtration means for separating insolubles from the liquid.
- the monitoring means for monitoring the optical characteristics of the liquid comprises an absorbance measuring means for monitoring the absorbance of the transferred liquid on-line.
- the liquid supply unit includes a degassing unit that maintains the dissolved gas of the liquid at a desired concentration, and a temperature control unit that maintains the liquid at a desired temperature.
- the container and the flow passage used to return the liquid from at least the liquid recycling unit to the liquid supply unit may be formed of a poorly-eluting material. Is preferred.
- at least a part of a container and a flow path used to return the liquid from at least the liquid recycling unit to the liquid supply unit is sealed with an inert gas.
- the liquid recycling unit may be provided at a remote place away from the place where at least the exposure processing unit is provided.
- the liquid used in an immersion exposure apparatus or an immersion exposure method for performing exposure through a liquid filled between an optical element of a projection optical means and a substrate comprising: a step A of recovering the liquid; a step B of regenerating the collected liquid; and an optical of the projection optical means.
- a recycling method for immersion exposure comprising the steps of: c) introducing and recycling between the element and the substrate.
- the step B is a step X of removing impurities contained in the recovered liquid and controlling the oxygen concentration of the liquid, and a desired dissolved gas of the liquid.
- the method comprises the step Y of keeping the concentration and keeping the liquid at a desired temperature.
- a method of supplying the liquid to an immersion exposure processing apparatus which performs exposure through a liquid filled between the optical element of the projection optical means and the substrate.
- a method of supplying an immersion type exposure liquid which monitors the optical characteristics of the liquid supplied to the immersion type exposure processing apparatus, and supplies a liquid having a certain range of optical characteristics.
- the liquid having the optical property always within the predetermined range is excluded by excluding the liquid. It is preferable to supply the liquid immersion exposure apparatus. Also, the optical properties of the liquid to be monitored include the transmission of the liquid at 193 nm and / or the refractive index at 23 ° C.
- a liquid supply unit that supplies the liquid, and the liquid that supplies the liquid In the immersion exposure processing apparatus, it is preferable to keep the liquid at a certain temperature range. Here, it is preferable to adjust the temperature of the liquid so that it is within a range of ⁇ 0.1 (° C.) with respect to the set temperature of the liquid U ,.
- the liquid whose optical property is to be monitored is a liquid used at least once in the immersion exposure processing apparatus, and is used in the immersion exposure processing apparatus. It is preferable that the discharged liquid is subjected to a recycling process so that the optical characteristics fall within a certain range, and the recycled liquid is again supplied to the immersion type exposure processing apparatus.
- the recycling process is a process for removing any one or more of impurities, gas, and particles in the liquid transferred from the liquid immersion exposure apparatus.
- the process for removing impurities removes the transferred liquid. Removal of impurities by passing through a column packed with adsorbent for adsorption chromatography Force purification by ram chromatography, distillation to separate impurities from the transferred liquid by boiling point difference, separation of insolubles from the transferred liquid It is preferable that the treatment is at least one of a filtration treatment and a degassing treatment for removing the transferred liquid gas.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic flow diagram showing an embodiment of an immersion exposure system according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic flow diagram showing another embodiment of the immersion exposure system according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration view showing an embodiment of an exposure processing apparatus used for the immersion exposure system according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of an immersion type exposure system for carrying out the method of supplying a liquid for immersion exposure according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of an immersion type exposure system for carrying out the method for supplying an immersion type exposure liquid according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of an immersion type exposure system for carrying out the method for supplying an immersion type exposure liquid according to the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of an immersion type exposure system for carrying out the method for supplying an immersion type exposure liquid according to the present invention.
- the liquid immersion type exposure system comprises at least a liquid supply unit, an exposure processing unit, a liquid recycling unit, and, if necessary, a liquid recovery unit for recovering the liquid discharged in the exposure processing unit. It is a system that includes as a component.
- the exposure processing unit is mainly composed of a liquid immersion exposure apparatus.
- the liquid supply unit continuously transfers the liquid to the exposure processing unit. The body is supplied, the liquid is introduced between the optical element of the projection optical means and the substrate, and the optical element of the projection optical means and the substrate are in a symmetrical position across the substrate in the exposure processing unit. The liquid is discharged (continuously) and the discharged liquid is transferred to the liquid recycling section.
- liquid is supplied to a local area between the optical element of the projection optical means and the substrate, and the local area liquid is discharged.
- the one embodiment include the techniques described in International Publication WO99Z49504 pamphlet and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 20 04-207711, and the other embodiments described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2 004 343 114 The technology is mentioned.
- the liquid recycling unit is provided integrally with the liquid supply unit, the exposure processing unit, and the liquid recovery unit separately. Although this does not mean that there is no problem with the installation location, at least only the flow path (piping) between the liquid recycling unit and the liquid supply unit and between the liquid recovery unit and the liquid recycling unit. It is required that they are not connected by
- the liquid supply unit, the exposure processing unit, and the liquid recovery unit are preferably, but not limited to, integrated. However, if the distance between the installation site and the exposure processing unit is at least as long as the distance between the installation site and the exposure processing unit, the exposure processing unit and the liquid recovery unit are connected by a flow path (pipe). To be required.
- the liquid recycling unit is provided integrally with the liquid supply unit and the exposure processing unit, the distance between the installation location is a problem. At least between the liquid supply unit and the exposure processing unit, and between the exposure processing unit and the liquid recycling unit, it is required that a flow path (piping) be connected.
- the immersion type exposure apparatus constituting the exposure processing unit includes: illumination means for illuminating the original, substrate holding means for holding the substrate on the stage, and projection optical means for transferring the pattern of the original onto the substrate And an exposure device filled with a liquid between the tip of the optical element on the substrate side of the projection optical means and the surface of the substrate.
- the original plate refers to a mask and a reticle
- the substrate is, for example, a silicon plate, a glass plate for a display element such as liquid crystal, a ceramic plate for a thin film magnetic head, or a synthetic plate used in an exposure device.
- the projection optical means is mainly composed of a plurality of optical elements supported by a lens barrel, and the optical elements are usually lenses.
- Substrate holding means is limited although not preferred, it preferably further comprises a substrate moving function.
- a substrate moving function For example, it comprises a stage on which the substrate is placed and a linear motion system capable of positioning the stage freely in three dimensions with high accuracy. You can do it.
- the liquid immersion type exposure apparatus constituting the exposure processing unit is a step-and-repeat type reduction projection type exposure apparatus, and the exposure is performed by synchronously scanning the reticle and the wafer. And it may be a projection exposure apparatus of scan type.
- the exposure processing unit included in the immersion exposure system according to the present invention is not limited to the exposure light (light source) for illuminating the original plate, and ArF laser light (193 nm), KrF laser light (248 nm) , F laser light (157 nm) etc. can be used, and the mercury
- immersion exposure liquid that fills the space between the tip of the optical element on the substrate side of the projection optical means and the surface of the substrate.
- a liquid containing an organic compound having optimum refractive index and transmittance may be a liquid other than that which is not limited, and may be a liquid which is susceptible to, for example, dissolved oxygen.
- the immersion exposure system according to the present invention is suitably used when the liquid is a saturated hydrocarbon compound or a saturated hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in its structure.
- the liquid is an alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or a cyclic hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in the ring structure.
- decalin, trans-decahydronaphthalene, exo-tetradicyclopentadiene may be mentioned.
- the alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or the cyclic hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in the ring structure is a radiation at an optical path length of 1 mm of ArF laser light having a wavelength of 193 nm.
- the transmittance is preferably 90% or more. More preferably, it is 95% or more, more preferably 97% or more.
- the alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or the cyclic hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in the ring structure preferably has a radiation transmittance of 90% or more at an optical path length lmm of KrF laser light having a wavelength of 248 nm. More preferably, it is 95% or more, more preferably 97% or more.
- the alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or the cyclic hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in the ring structure preferably has a refractive index of D line of 1.4 or more. More preferably, it is 1. 4 to 2.0, and still more preferably 1. 40. To 1.65.
- An important feature of the present invention is that the liquid used in the exposure processing unit is treated in the liquid recycling unit to recover the characteristics of the liquid (particles, impurities, refractive index, absorbance, temperature, viscosity, etc.) (recycling) And the absorbance and Z or refractive index of the liquid are monitored (monitored), and the liquid contained in the predetermined range is again transferred to the exposure processing unit for use (reuse), and outside the predetermined range (other than that) The liquid that has been specified out is recovered and purified by off-site recycling (chemical purification).
- the liquid supply unit or the liquid recycling unit force is an optical characteristic (absorptivity (transmittance)) and Z or a refractive index of the liquid transferred.
- a monitoring means to monitor preferably at least a monitoring means to measure and monitor the absorbance.
- Absorbance (transmittance) monitoring means preferably monitor the absorbance (transmittance) of the liquid on-line, and the refractive index monitoring means manage the refractive index of the liquid online at least to five decimal places. Is preferred.
- the force with which the liquid has optical properties above a predetermined level is measured, and if it is above a predetermined level, it will be reused for use in the exposure processing unit.
- the liquid recycling section of the present invention preferably further includes an impurity removing means for removing impurities, gas, and Z 2 or fine particles in the transferred liquid.
- an impurity removing means for removing impurities, gas, and Z 2 or fine particles in the transferred liquid. This is because the purity of the liquid decreases due to the exposure, and the impurity is removed from the liquid containing the impurities such as by-products and components in the resist film so that the liquid can be reused.
- this impurity removal means it is possible to have a column chromatography purification means for removing impurities by passing it through a column packed with the transferred liquid chromatography agent for liquid chromatography, and the removal efficiency is high.
- packing agents for adsorption chromatography used in column chromatography purification means include silica gel, alumina, zeolite, ion exchange resin, activated carbon, diatomaceous earth, titanium dioxide, zirconia and the like, among which silica gel, alumina, and It is preferred to use any of the zeolites. These fillers are heated to a temperature of 100 to 300 ° C for 24 hours or more under a vacuum of 5 mmHg or less, and impurities such as water are removed. Being removed, preferred!
- distillation means for separating impurities from the transferred liquid due to the difference in boiling point, and filtration means for separating insolubles from the transferred liquid are also possible. Providing at least any one means is also preferable U for removing impurities more reliably than liquid force by mixing various impurities.
- distillation means for example, molecular distillation method, membrane distillation method, etc. may be mentioned, and under a vacuum of 3 mm Hg or less, the distillation temperature is set to 50 ° C. or less, the impurities to be removed and the liquid for immersion exposure. It is desirable to use a means to be separated based on the boiling point difference with and.
- the liquid after exposure is not completely regenerated in the liquid recycling section, and when it is used in circulation, the absorbance of the liquid will gradually increase. Therefore, in the present invention, for example, when the absorbance value monitored (monitored) online by the absorbance measurement means exceeds a predetermined value in the liquid supply unit, the tank is switched to the purification tank and used.
- the filter is made of a material that has a high particulate removal efficiency and a small change in absorption at the exposure wavelength due to elution during filtration.
- a filter material for example, glass, ceramic, metal such as stainless steel (SUS 304 or the like) or titanium, fluorine resin, etc. can be mentioned.
- a more preferable material is a fluorine-based resin material because of its low elution property.
- fluorine-based resin materials examples include PFA (PerFluoroAlkoxy), P TFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene), PFEP (PerFluorEtylenPropylen), ECTF E (Ethylene-ChloroTetraFluoroEthylene) and the like.
- no filter With regard to the materials used for the peripheral parts such as housings, cores, supports, plugs and the like, it is preferable to adopt a material which also selects the medium power of the preferred material of the above-mentioned filter.
- the pore size of the filter is particularly preferably at most 0.2 m, preferably at most 0.2 m, more preferably at most 0.5 m.
- the liquid supply unit of the present invention is provided with degassing means for keeping the dissolved gas in the liquid at a desired concentration, temperature control means for keeping the liquid at a desired temperature, and filtration means for removing impurities in the liquid. Is preferred.
- the degassing means does not limit the specific method, but degassing is not only because of degassing, but, for example, inertness such as nitrogen gas used when the liquid is sealed in a container
- a method is adopted that can remove all gases, including gases.
- oxygen absorbs light of the exposure wavelength such as ArF laser light or KrF laser light, so that the amount of oxygen dissolved in the liquid is, for example, 3 mg ZL (ppm) or less at 20 ° C. and 1 atm. It is desirable to remove the amount of oxygen so as to be 1 mg ZL (ppm) or less, more preferably.
- degassing means capable of removing all gases including oxygen are employed.
- a degassing means for example, a vacuum degassing method, an ultrasonic degassing method, a membrane degassing method using a gas permeable membrane (without using an inert gas), and the like can be mentioned.
- the force is not limited. As described above, it is preferable to remove the inert gas used for the seal. This removal should be performed just before the use of the liquid, so that it is possible to It is desirable that the liquid supply unit including the means for reducing dissolved gas (deaerator) be disposed in the vicinity of the exposure processing unit.
- the temperature control means fills the gap between the optical element of the projection optical means and the substrate in use, ie, in the immersion exposure apparatus, so as not to affect the optical properties of the liquid such as the refractive index. It is preferable that the means be adjustable in advance within a range of ⁇ 0.2 ° C. with respect to the temperature of the liquid. More preferably ⁇ 0.1. Within the range of C, more preferably ⁇ 0. 05. C's range The temperature is adjusted to be within the range, particularly preferably within the range of ⁇ o. Oe.
- a temperature control means for example, a container for containing a liquid is provided, which is covered with a heat insulating material, and the container has a function of combining a heater such as a heater and a cooler by refrigerant circulation.
- a heater such as a heater and a cooler by refrigerant circulation.
- the transfer of the liquid is performed using a container between the liquid recycling unit and the liquid supply unit, and between the liquid recovery unit and the liquid recycling unit. Is preferred.
- the liquid recycling unit further comprises: an impurity removing means for removing impurities in the recovered liquid; and an oxygen concentration managing means for managing the oxygen concentration of the recovered liquid.
- the regeneration in the liquid recycling section means that the impurities in the liquid are removed (purified) to adjust the oxygen concentration.
- At least the liquid recycling unit, the container and the flow passage used for returning the liquid to the liquid supply unit are formed of the poorly-eluting material.
- U is preferred. It is more preferable that the container and the flow path used for transferring the liquid collected by the liquid collection unit to the liquid recycling unit are also formed of the poorly eluting material. This is because it is possible to prevent useless impurity contamination that is important for this transfer.
- the container and the flow path mean all the paths for returning the liquid from the liquid recycling unit to the liquid supply unit (the same applies to the seal with the inert gas described later).
- Hardly eluting materials are materials that do not easily dissolve in the immersion exposure liquid used, and may differ depending on the liquid. Generally, glass, ceramic, stainless steel (SUS 304, etc.) or Materials such as metals such as titanium and fluorine resins can be used. The more preferable refractory material is a fluorine-based resin material.
- fluorine-based resin materials for example, PFA (Per FluoroAlkoxy), PTFE (PolyTetraFiuooroEthyiene), PFEP (PerFluorEtylenePropylen), ECTFE (Ethylene-ChloroTetraFluoroEthylene), etc. can be adopted.
- PFA Per FluoroAlkoxy
- PTFE PolyTetraFiuooroEthyiene
- PFEP PerFluorEtylenePropylen
- ECTFE Ethylene-ChloroTetraFluoroEthylene
- At least the liquid recycling unit is Preferably, at least a portion of the container and flow path used to return the liquid (regenerated) to the liquid supply is sealed with an inert gas. It is more preferable that at least a part of the container and the flow path used to transfer the liquid recovered by the liquid recovery unit to the liquid recycle unit is also sealed with the inert gas. Unnecessary mixing of air and other unnecessary gases is suppressed in this transfer, and the load on the impurity removal means and oxygen concentration control means that constitute the liquid recycling unit and the degassing means that constitutes the liquid supply unit will not be increased. It is from.
- the vessel (tank or the like) may be sealed with a slight pressure of inert gas without opening the flow path (for example, piping).
- inert gas any of nitrogen, argon and helium can be used, but nitrogen is preferably used because it is less expensive.
- the inert gas dissolved in the liquid is degassed by the degassing means constituting the liquid supply unit to such an extent that the exposure is not affected.
- the means for removing impurities constituting the liquid recycling section comprises: an acid cleaning means for removing basic impurities from the recovered liquid using an acid solution; Liquid alkaline solution to remove acidic impurities using alkaline solution, water washing means to remove impurities from the recovered liquid using pure water, impurities from the recovered liquid according to the boiling point difference It is preferable to provide any one means or two or more means among the distillation means to be separated.
- the oxygen concentration management means may use, for example, a reduced pressure distillation method or the like for the recovered liquid. It is preferable to distill the liquid and control the oxygen concentration of the liquid to about 10 ppm.
- the above-mentioned impurity removing means may be used. It is more preferable if all the components are provided, if they are also provided with more preferable filtration means, drying means and the like. When all these impurity removal means are provided, in the liquid recycling unit, the acid cleaning means, the alkali washing means, the water washing means, the drying means, the distilling means, the filtration means, and the oxygen concentration management means are processed in this order. It is preferable to The liquid from which impurities have been removed and whose oxygen concentration has been controlled is then filled into transfer tanks and containers.
- Examples of the acid solution applied to the above-mentioned acid washing means include concentrated sulfuric acid (98 mass%), and an aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (0.01 to 12 wt%) is used as the alkali solution for the above-mentioned alkali washing means. %).
- the distillation temperature is set to 30 to 300 ° C., and the number of theoretical plates or more required for separation is about 30 to 100 based on the difference in boiling point between the impurities to be removed and the immersion exposure liquid. It is preferable to use a precision distillation method performed using a distillation column of
- the liquid recycling unit can be disposed in the same area (for example, in a factory) as the exposure processing unit and the liquid supply unit. This is because a system that recycles used liquid at a remote place away from it will lead to an increase in the liquid cost, as the liquid transportation cost, the factory operation cost, and the labor cost increase.
- the liquid recycle unit may be provided at a remote place away from the place where the exposure processing unit is provided.
- the place where the exposure processing unit is provided is a place where the exposure is performed and means a production line of a factory. Therefore, a remote place outside the factory corresponds to another place outside the factory or another place in the factory.
- the alicyclic hydrocarbon compound tends to have a low flash point because the liquid recycle unit is preferably provided at a remote location. Its flash point is around 60 ° C, and at room temperature around 23 ° C, it is considered that a fire and factory fire accident resulting from it do not usually occur, but as immersion liquid, pure water etc. A semiconductor that takes a long period of time to start up and maintains a clean state, which is more likely to have a higher possibility of ignition. • Considering the possibility of stopping the production line of liquid crystals etc. Production line force It is desirable to have a method of supplying only the necessary amount which is more desirable to be separated to the immersion type exposure apparatus (exposure processing unit) of the production line offline.
- the liquid recycling unit When the liquid recycling unit is provided at a remote place away from the location where the exposure processing unit and the like are provided, the liquid recycling unit and the liquid supply unit, and the liquid recovery unit and the liquid recycling unit
- a container such as a transport tank
- a flow path such as piping
- the liquid may be stored in the transport container.
- a one-touch joint rapid joint
- it does not react with liquid for immersion exposure It is also important to use a connection method and an adhesive.
- a liquid used in an immersion exposure apparatus or an immersion exposure method for performing exposure through a liquid filled between an optical element of a projection optical means and a substrate In the recycling method, the step A of recovering the liquid, the step B of recovering the recovered liquid, and the step of introducing the reclaimed liquid between the optical element of the projection optical means and the substrate.
- a liquid recycling method for immersion exposure comprising the step C to be used (also referred to as a recycling method according to the present invention).
- the step B is a step of removing impurities contained in the recovered liquid and controlling the oxygen concentration of the liquid X And a step Y of maintaining the liquid dissolved gas at a desired concentration and maintaining the liquid at a desired temperature.
- the optical properties of the liquid used and discharged in the immersion exposure processing apparatus fall within a certain range. It is preferable to recycle and supply the recycled liquid to the immersion type exposure processor again. In this case, it is preferable that the processing be performed to remove any one or more of the impurities, the gas, and the fine particles in the liquid transferred from the recycling processing power immersion type exposure processing apparatus.
- the treatment for removing impurities in the recycling process is carried out by filling the transferred liquid with the filler for adsorption chromatography.
- Column chromatography purification treatment for removing impurities by passing through a column distillation treatment for separating impurities from the transferred liquid by a difference in boiling point, filtration treatment for separating insolubles from the transferred liquid, and gas from the transferred liquid It is preferable that at least one treatment of the degassing treatment to be removed is performed.
- one of the preferable embodiments of the liquid immersion type exposure liquid supply method according to the present invention is characterized in that the liquid transferred from the liquid immersion type exposure processing device is subjected to a recycling treatment to obtain the characteristics of the liquid (particles , Impurity, refractive index, transmittance, temperature, viscosity, etc., and monitor the transmittance and Z or refractive index of the liquid supplied to the immersion type exposure processor, Supply (use) only fluid that is out of the The liquid that has been taken out is collected without supply, subjected to chemical purification including the above-mentioned recycling treatment at the on-site (the same area as the exposure apparatus (for example, in the factory)) or off-site (the remote place).
- a recycling treatment to obtain the characteristics of the liquid (particles , Impurity, refractive index, transmittance, temperature, viscosity, etc., and monitor the transmittance and Z or refractive index of the liquid supplied to the immersion type exposure processor, Supply (use) only fluid that is out of the
- the recycling process is performed on site. In the case of off-site, the cost of transporting the liquid, the cost of operating the factory, and the cost of labor will increase the cost of the liquid.
- the immersion exposure system according to the present invention adopts the immersion method
- the depth of focus of the pattern image of the original plate is approximately n times the depth of focus in air ( n can be expanded to the refractive index of the liquid for immersion exposure, and it is possible to stably transfer patterns of fine circuits etc. with high resolution (effect of liquid immersion method).
- the liquid (immersion exposure liquid) collected by the liquid recovery unit after being used by the exposure processing unit is an impure that constitutes the liquid recycling unit. It is regenerated by the substance removal means (distilling if necessary) and oxygen concentration control means, and the regenerated liquid is returned to the liquid supply unit equipped with the degassing means and the temperature control means for reuse. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the running cost, which can contribute to the improvement of competitiveness in manufacturing semiconductors and liquid crystals. Moreover, the disposal of the liquid is also unnecessary. Even if the liquid is repeatedly used, the liquid oxygen and other gases are removed, and the amount of light absorbed during exposure through the liquid is suppressed to a very low level.
- the immersion type exposure system according to the present invention is preferably used repeatedly according to the preferred embodiment and mode.
- an alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or a cyclic hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in the ring structure is employed as the immersion liquid for exposure. Therefore, an optical system with a large numerical aperture (NA) can be introduced compared to the case of pure water, and the resolution can be improved.
- NA numerical aperture
- the focal depth can be further expanded compared to the case of pure water. Therefore, even if the pattern of the original plate for a circuit or the like becomes finer, it is possible to stably transfer to the substrate with high resolution.
- this alicyclic hydrocarbon compound has a very low reactivity with common resist materials and calcium fluoride, the acid from the resist film which may be a problem when the liquid is pure water It is difficult to develop pattern defects due to dissolution or lens contamination 'erosion' (see “NIKKEI MIC RODEVICE April 2004, page 77”). Therefore, the yield of the electronic device can be improved, and at the same time, the protection of the immersion exposure apparatus can be avoided.
- the container and the flow path (all paths) used for returning the liquid from the liquid recycling unit to the liquid supply unit are as follows. Since it is formed of a poorly-eluting material and sealed with an inert gas, at least the regenerated liquid is less likely to cause contamination problems such as the dissolution of a gas containing oxygen and the mixing of impurities. Therefore, it is possible to stably obtain the above-mentioned effect that good exposure can be continuously performed while suppressing the running cost.
- the immersion exposure system according to the present invention has, for example, an impurity removing means comprising an acid washing means, an alkaline washing means, a water washing means, a distillation means, a column chromatography purification means, a filtration means, etc. Since the impurities can be removed from the used liquid, the liquid can be used repeatedly by about 80%. Therefore, in particular, when the liquid for liquid immersion exposure is an alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or a cyclic hydrocarbon compound containing a silicon atom in the ring structure, it is possible to suppress the running cost, and it is possible to use an organic substance. Disposal of certain liquids is also unnecessary and does not increase the environmental impact.
- an impurity removing means comprising an acid washing means, an alkaline washing means, a water washing means, a distillation means, a column chromatography purification means, a filtration means, etc. Since the impurities can be removed from the used liquid, the liquid can be used repeatedly by about 80%. Therefore, in particular, when the liquid
- the immersion exposure system according to the present invention preferably includes monitoring means for measuring and monitoring the optical characteristics of the recovered liquid. Therefore, while the optical characteristics are degraded and V is not present, the recovered liquid is not necessarily transferred to the liquid recovery unit or the liquid recycling unit, for example, only filtering of particles is performed and the liquid recovery unit is returned to the liquid supply unit. , Reuse of the liquid only by degassing processing and temperature control of the liquid supply unit, while removing impurities (refining) the liquid if the optical characteristics are degraded and the exposure may be affected. ⁇ It is possible to select an action. By selecting such a treatment operation, it is possible to achieve both quality retention for recycling liquid and cost optimization for recycling.
- the liquid recycling system for immersion type exposure recovers the liquid (liquid for immersion type exposure) used in the immersion type exposure apparatus (step A), preferably liquid impurities.
- the oxygen concentration is removed while controlling the oxygen concentration (Step X), and the dissolved gas of the liquid is maintained at a desired concentration and the liquid is regenerated at a desired temperature (Step Y) to be regenerated (Step B) and reused (Step C) Therefore, about 80% of the liquid can be used repeatedly, the running cost can be suppressed, and the disposal of the liquid is also unnecessary.
- the method of supplying a liquid for immersion exposure monitors the optical characteristics of the liquid supplied to the immersion exposure processing apparatus, and supplies a liquid having a certain range of optical characteristics. Therefore, the properties of the immersion exposure liquid can be stabilized, and good exposure can be performed continuously.
- the adsorbent for adsorption chromatography is adsorbed and remains in the difficult liquid. That is, the liquid after exposure can not be completely regenerated, and when it is recycled and reused (used), the transmittance of the liquid gradually increases to cause exposure failure.
- the transmittance is preferably monitored, the possibility of causing such a problem is extremely small.
- the method of supplying a liquid for immersion exposure monitors the optical characteristics of the liquid supplied to the immersion exposure apparatus and supplies a liquid having a certain range of optical characteristics. For example, degassing of the liquid, removal of particles in the liquid (filtration), and temperature control can be performed only while the chemical properties are not reduced, and the used liquid can be reused. Then, when it is judged that the optical characteristics are deteriorated and the exposure may be affected, it is possible to select the processing and operation of removing the impurities to the liquid. By selecting such a process' operation, it is possible to continue to use the liquid to the quality limit that allows good exposure. That is, it is possible to suppress the running cost while maintaining the production efficiency, and it is possible to achieve both the quality maintenance for reusing the liquid and the optimization of the cost for the reuse.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic flow diagram showing an embodiment of an immersion exposure system according to the present invention.
- the components and the operation of the immersion exposure system 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described below, and through this, a liquid recycling method for immersion exposure according to the present invention will be described. I will explain quickly.
- Immersion exposure system 1 Is a system for performing exposure through the liquid 301 filled between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111, and is a system in which the liquid 301 circulates.
- the liquid 301 has a refractive index n at a wavelength of 193 nm of 1.64 (when the temperature of the liquid is 23 ° C.), and a transmittance of 90% or more when converted to an optical path length of 1 mm at a wavelength of 193 nm.
- Cyclic hydrocarbon compounds eg, decalin, trans-decahydronaphthalene, exo-tetradicyclopentadiene etc.
- the immersion type exposure system 1 includes an exposure processing unit A, a liquid supply unit 80, and a liquid recovery unit 90 provided in a factory 31 area, and a liquid recycling unit provided in a remote place away from the factory 31. And 20.
- the liquid 301 (301b) (already regenerated) is supplied from the liquid supply unit 80 to the exposure processing unit A, and is further introduced between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 in the exposure processing unit A and the substrate 111. . Then, it is discharged from between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 at a symmetrical position sandwiching the substrate 111, and is recovered to the liquid recovery unit 90 (step in the recycling method according to the present invention) A).
- the collected liquid 301 (301a) is sent from the liquid recovery unit 90 to the liquid recycling unit 20.
- the liquid 301 (301c) sent to the liquid recycling unit 20 is then subjected to removal of impurities and control of the oxygen concentration in the liquid (Step X (part of Step B in the recycling method according to the present invention) ).
- Step X part of Step B in the recycling method according to the present invention
- the liquid 301 (30 lc) subjected to impurity removal and oxygen concentration control is inspected for a necessary optical constant, and the passed liquid 301 is sent to the liquid supply unit 80.
- the inspection of the necessary optical constants includes, for example, measurement of the refractive index at a wavelength of 19 nm at a temperature of 23 ° C., measurement of transmittance using a 1 cm quartz cell for measurement, measurement of viscosity, etc. It is.
- degassing processing and temperature control are performed on the liquid 301 (Step Y (part of Step B in the recycling method according to the present invention)).
- the liquid 301 (301b) (regenerated) is supplied from the liquid supply unit 80 to the exposure processing unit A and reused (step C in the recycling method according to the present invention).
- the main component of the exposure processing unit A is an immersion exposure apparatus 100 that performs exposure.
- the immersion exposure apparatus 100 includes an original plate holding means 102 for supporting an original plate 101 (mask), a substrate holding means (stage) 112 for supporting a substrate 111 coated with a resist in advance, and a support of the original plate holding means 102.
- Exposed original plate 101 with exposure light 201 It comprises illumination means 211 for illumination, and projection optical means 121 for projecting and exposing an image of the pattern of the original 101 illuminated by the exposure light 201 onto the substrate 111 supported by the substrate holding means 112.
- the illumination means 211 is a means for illuminating the original plate 101 supported by the original plate holding means 102 with the exposure light 201.
- the exposure light 201 emitted from the illumination means 211 is (for example) ArF laser light (wavelength 193 nm).
- the original plate holding means 102 supports the original plate 101.
- the position of the original plate 101 on the original plate holding means 102 is measured in real time by a laser interferometer or the like, and is accurately positioned at a predetermined position.
- the projection optical means 121 projects and exposes the pattern of the original plate 101 onto the substrate 111 with a predetermined projection magnification (for example, reduction system), and a plurality of members supported by a lens barrel 122 made of (for example) stainless steel
- the optical element (lens) of The tip end portion 123 of the projection optical means 121 is composed of an optical element and a part of a lens barrel 122 which holds the optical element.
- the substrate holding means 112 supports the substrate 111, and includes a Z stage 113 for holding the substrate 111, an XY stage 114 for supporting the Z stage 113, and a base 115 for supporting the XY stage 114. It is a motion system, and is positioned and driven freely and precisely in a three-dimensional direction by a driving device (not shown).
- the liquid 301 is filled between the surface of the substrate 111 and the tip 123 of the projection optical means 121.
- a lens barrel 122 and a part of an optical element supported by the lens barrel 122 are disposed at the tip end portion 123 of the projection optical means 121, and the liquid 301 contacts the optical element and a part of the lens barrel 122.
- the liquid 301 (301b) is supplied from the liquid supply unit 80, and is filled between the surface of the substrate 111 and the tip end portion 123 of the projection optical means 121 by the following operation.
- the liquid 301 (301b) is formed between the tip 123 of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 via the supply pipe 133 made of stainless steel (for example, SUS 304) whose inner surface is passivated and elution is suppressed.
- the space 116 is continuously introduced along a predetermined direction.
- the supply pipe 133 may be made of fluorine resin excellent in chemical resistance.
- the continuously introduced liquid 301 is discharged from the space 116 between the tip portion 123 of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 at a symmetrical position sandwiching the substrate 111, and through the recovery pipe 134.
- the liquid is recovered to the liquid recovery unit 90.
- the amount per unit time of the liquid 301 introduced into the space 116 through the supply pipe 133 and the amount per unit time of the liquid 301 discharged from the space 116 through the recovery pipe 134 identical.
- the space 116 between the tip surface 123 of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 is filled with the liquid 301.
- the liquid 301 is not always stationary between the surface of the substrate 111 and the tip 123 of the projection optical means 121, but it is always replaced with a new (regenerated) liquid while the surface of the substrate 111 and the projection are projected.
- the space between the end of the optical means 121 and the tip 123 is filled.
- the liquid immersion type exposure system according to the present invention may be any system that performs exposure by filling the space between the surface of the substrate and the tip of the projection optical means with liquid, and the surface of the substrate and the tip of the projection optical means
- the means for filling in with the liquid is not limited to the above operation, and may be means using another mechanism.
- the immersion exposure system according to the present invention does not exclude a system in which liquid is allowed to stand still between the surface of the substrate and the tip of the projection optical means.
- a tank (container) 32a containing the liquid 301 is installed so as to be replaceable without being fixed.
- the tank 32a is made of stainless steel (for example, SUS 304), and its inner surface is passivated to suppress elution.
- the liquid recovery unit 90 is also provided with a suction pump 138 for transferring the liquid 3 01 (301a) into the tank 32a also for the exposure processing unit A (immersion type exposure apparatus 100).
- the liquid 301 (301a) introduced into the space 116 is sucked by the suction pump 138 and discharged from the space 116 and sealed (preferably) with nitrogen (N 2) via the recovery pipe 134 (not shown) Tank 32
- the recovered liquid 301 (301a) is transferred to the liquid recycling unit 20 together with the replaceable tank 32a.
- a resist film or a top formed on the substrate 111 If the eluted impurities are dissolved due to various factors and the refractive index and the transmittance are lowered, they can not be used for exposure again as they are.
- the liquid recycling unit 20 includes an acid washing means 21, an alkali washing means 22, a water washing means 23, a drying means 24, a distillation means 25, a filtration means 26 and an oxygen concentration management means 27.
- the liquid 301 (301c) sent to the recycling unit 20 is regenerated (step X (part of step B in the recycling method according to the present invention)).
- the acid cleaning means 21 mainly removes the liquid 301 (301c) from the liquid 301 (301c). Impurities are removed, and further, aromatic compounds, carbon unsaturated compounds and basic impurities which have large absorption of light at a wavelength of 193 nm are removed.
- Acid cleaning means 21 For example, about 25% of concentrated sulfuric acid (98 mass%) force volume ratio is injected into (for example) liquid 301 (301 c), and it is sufficiently stirred for about 60 minutes at normal temperature, and then Liquid separation removes concentrated liquid sulfuric acid (301 (301c)). This is repeated three times to be separated into the organic layer corresponding to the liquid 301 and the other layers. Then, the organic layer is taken out and sent to the alkaline cleaning means 22.
- the alkaline cleaning means 22 mainly removes acidic impurities.
- an aqueous solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate is injected into the organic layer obtained by (for example) acid cleaning means 21, and the solution is sufficiently stirred at room temperature, and then separated to separate carbonated water from the organic layer. The aqueous sodium solution is removed. This is repeated three times. Then, the organic layer subjected to the alkaline cleaning is sent to the water cleaning means 23.
- the water washing means 23 pure water is injected into the (for example) alkali-washed organic layer, and after sufficiently stirring at normal temperature, the pure water is removed from the organic layer. This is repeated several times.
- the organic layer is then sent to the drying means 24, where it is dried, for example with magnesium sulfate.
- the magnesium sulfate is then removed by decantation and sent to distillation means 25.
- the organic layer is separated using a precision distillation apparatus at a temperature of 60 ° C. under a reduced pressure of 10 mm Hg, for example, and the organic layer is further filtered by the filtration means 26 constituted by a filter.
- the oxygen concentration management means 27 Since the oxygen concentration and the like are reduced by the previous distillation means 25, the oxygen concentration management means 27 Thus, the oxygen concentration is measured and managed to be less than or equal to the desired oxygen concentration. That is, only the liquid 301 (301d) having a desired oxygen concentration or less is filled into the tank 32b for transfer from the fixed tank 28 to the liquid supply unit 80, sealed with an inert gas such as nitrogen, etc. It is stored in a container etc. so that there is no mixing of gas. And, if necessary, evaluate the refractive index and transmittance (especially transmittance), confirm that they are within the desired range, and transfer them to the liquid supply unit 80 provided in the factory 31. Be done. On the other hand, as a result of the measurement of the oxygen concentration by the oxygen concentration control means 27, when the oxygen concentration is higher than the desired value, the liquid is returned to the tank 29 (for example).
- a tank (container) 32b containing the (regenerated) liquid 301 is installed so as to be replaceable.
- the tank 32b is made of stainless steel (for example, SUS 304), and its inner surface is passivated to suppress elution.
- the liquid supply unit 80 includes a pressure feed pump 139 for transferring the regenerated liquid 301 from the tank (container) 32 b to the exposure processing unit A (immersion exposure apparatus 100), and further, the liquid 301 A degassing means 11 for degassing and a temperature control means 12 for controlling the temperature of the liquid 301 are provided.
- the degassing means 11 a vacuum degassing type membrane degassing apparatus which does not use (for example) inert gas is employed.
- the temperature control means 12 can be constituted by a container provided with (for example) an electric heater (heater) and a refrigerant circulation pipe (cooler).
- step Y part of step B in the recycling method according to the present invention
- the liquid is supplied as the liquid 301 (301b) to the exposure processing unit A again through the supply pipe 133 by the pressure of the pressure pump 139, and in the exposure processing unit A, the tip 123 of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111. is recycled is introduced into the space 116 between the (C as E in recycling method according to the present invention).
- the temperature of the liquid 301 is adjusted to be the temperature of the clean room in which the exposure apparatus is installed (for example, 23 ⁇ 0.1 ° C. or the like).
- the supply temperature force of the liquid 301 in the space 116 is preferably within 23 ⁇ 0.1 ° C.
- the temperature in the liquid supply unit 80 and the exposure processing unit A is more preferably to be within 23 ⁇ 0. 05 ° C., and more preferably within 23 ⁇ 0.01 ° C. It is adjusted.
- As a means for temperature control means for controlling the environment of the liquid supply unit 80 and the exposure processing unit A (the installation room of the component devices) by air conditioning, and providing each tank with an electric heater (heater) and a refrigerant circulation pipe (cooler). Can be illustrated.
- a monitoring means for measuring and monitoring the refractive index and the transmittance of the liquid 301 in the tank 32b may be provided in the liquid supply unit 80.
- the refractive index and transmittance of the liquid 301 are continuously measured, and based on the obtained refractive index and transmittance, impurities are accumulated in the liquid 301 and good exposure is performed. If it is judged that the regeneration of the liquid 301 is insufficient and it can not be used, the supply of the liquid 301 to the exposure processing unit A is stopped, and the liquid 301 is sent to the liquid recycling unit 20 together with the tank 32b. It is possible to replace the supply tank 32b with another liquid 301 (301d) regenerated by the liquid recycling unit 20.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic flow chart showing another embodiment of the liquid immersion type exposure system according to the present invention
- FIG. 3 is an embodiment of an exposure processing apparatus used for the liquid immersion type exposure system according to the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram shown. The components and operation of the immersion exposure system 10 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be described below, and the liquid recycling method in the immersion exposure system according to the present invention will be described through this. The reference numerals of the components are the same, and the description of the same configuration is omitted.
- the liquid immersion type exposure system 10 includes an exposure processing unit A, a liquid recycling unit B, and a liquid supply unit C.
- the liquid 301 (301b) (already regenerated) is supplied from the liquid supply unit C to the exposure processing unit A, and is further introduced between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 in the exposure processing unit A and the substrate 111 . Then, the liquid is discharged from between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 and transferred to the circulating liquid storage tank 110 of the liquid recycling unit B.
- Liquid 301 (301a) transferred to circulating liquid storage tank 110 has impurities such as fine particles removed by filter 117, and is then provided with column chromatography purification means 150, distillation means 160, and filtration means 170.
- the removal means 180 further removes impurities in the liquid.
- the liquid 301 (301c) from which the impurities have been removed is then It is transferred to and stored in the supply liquid storage tank 400 of the supply section C.
- the liquid 301 (301b) is degassed by the degassing device 401, and then monitoring of the necessary optical properties is performed, and the liquid 301 having optical properties of a predetermined level or more is subjected to temperature control and filtration to perform exposure processing. It is supplied to 110 and reused.
- monitoring of necessary optical characteristics is, for example, measurement of the refractive index at a wavelength of 193 nm performed at a temperature of 23 ° C., and measurement of absorbance (transmittance) using a quartz cell for measurement of 1 cm. is there.
- the configuration of the exposure processing unit A is the same as that of the exposure processing unit 110 in FIG. 1 described above.
- the liquid 301 (301b) is supplied from the liquid supply unit C.
- the continuously introduced liquid 301 is discharged from the space 116 between the tip 123 of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 at a symmetrical position sandwiching the substrate 111, and is transferred through the transfer pipe 134. It is transferred to the circulating liquid storage tank 110 of the recycling unit B.
- the liquid recycling unit B includes an impurity removing unit 180 including a column chromatography purification unit 150, a distillation unit 160, and a filtration unit 170.
- the liquid 301 (301c) is regenerated.
- column chromatography purification means 150 the liquid purity decreases due to light exposure, and the liquid containing an impurity such as a component in the side reaction product, resist film, etc. 301 (301c) force is passed through the column packed with the packing material for adsorption chromatography. Therefore, the impurities are removed.
- the organic layer is separated using a distillation means 160, for example, under a vacuum of temperature 20 ° C. and ImmHg using a precision distillation apparatus, and further filtration with a filter is performed. Impurities are filtered by means 170.
- the liquid supply unit C includes a degassing device 401, a refractive index measurement unit 402, an absorbance (transmittance) measurement unit 403, a temperature control unit 404, and a filtration unit 405.
- the liquid 301 from which impurities have been removed by the liquid recycling section B is stored in the supplied liquid storage tank 400 and then deaerated by the degassing apparatus 401, and then the refractive index measuring means 402, the absorbance (transmittance) measuring means
- the necessary optical properties are monitored by 403, and the liquid 301 having optical properties above a predetermined level is controlled by the temperature control means 404 to a desired temperature range. Then, it is filtered by the filtering means 405, supplied to the exposure processing unit A, and reused.
- At least two types of supply liquid storage tanks 400 in the liquid supply section C are required.
- One is a tank that stores fresh liquid purified at a remote location
- the other is a tank that stores circulating liquid.
- impurities are accumulated in the liquid 301 based on the refractive index and the transmittance obtained by the on-line transmittance measurement, and a good exposure is performed. If it is judged that regeneration is not sufficient and it can not be used (if it is out of spec), the flow path is renewed, the liquid is introduced, the tank is switched, and the tank is used. Transport to the off-site recycling department at a remote location.
- a tank (not shown) for recovering the liquid after cleaning is also required.
- a tank for recovering the liquid after cleaning is provided at a branched point apart from the liquid supply portion C.
- the liquid supply unit C includes a pressure transfer pump for transferring the regenerated liquid 301 also to the tank (container) force to the exposure processing unit A (immersion type exposure apparatus A), and further degassing the liquid 301. And a temperature control means 404 for adjusting the temperature of the liquid 301, and a filter means 405.
- a vacuum degassing type membrane degassing apparatus which does not use an inert gas is employed.
- the temperature control means 404 can be configured by, for example, a container provided with an electric heater (heater) and a refrigerant circulation pipe (cooler).
- the temperature of the liquid 301 is adjusted to be the temperature of the clean room in which the exposure apparatus is installed (for example, 23 ⁇ 0.1 ° C.).
- the temperature stability of the piping 133 of the supply section can be realized so that the supply temperature of the liquid 301 in the space 116 is within 23 ⁇ 0. O e. It is desirable to do.
- some liquid will be collected in the collection tank 500.
- liquid recycling unit B may be provided with monitoring means for measuring and monitoring the refractive index and the Z or the transmittance of the liquid 301 in the tank.
- FIGS. 4 to 7 are schematic flow charts showing four examples of the immersion exposure system for carrying out the liquid immersion exposure liquid supply method of the present invention.
- the immersion exposure system 11 shown in FIG. 4 below, the immersion exposure system 12 shown in FIG. 5, the immersion exposure system 13 shown in FIG. 6, the immersion exposure system shown in FIG. 14 and the flow of the processing, and the functions and actions of the respective components, will be described, and the method of supplying the liquid for liquid immersion exposure of the present invention will be described through these.
- the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 denote the same reference numerals, and a description of the same configuration will be omitted.
- the configuration of the exposure processing unit A of FIG. 4 is the same as that of the exposure processing unit 110 of FIG. 1 described above.
- the immersion exposure system 11 is a system including at least a liquid supply unit C and an exposure processing unit A as constituent elements.
- the exposure processing unit A mainly includes the liquid immersion exposure processing apparatus 100.
- the liquid is continuously supplied to the liquid supply unit C, the exposure processing unit A, and the optical element of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 Liquid 301 is introduced between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111 (continuously) at a symmetrical position across the substrate 111 in the exposure processing unit A.
- the liquid 301 is supplied to a local area between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111, and the local area force is also discharged.
- the one embodiment include the techniques described in International Publication No. 99Z49504 pamphlet, JP-A-2004-207711, and the other embodiment described in JP-A-2004-343114. The technology is mentioned.
- the immersion type exposure system 11 includes an exposure processing unit A and a liquid supply unit C.
- the liquid 301 (301b) whose optical properties are already in a certain range is supplied from the liquid supply unit C to the exposure processing unit A, and further, between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 in the exposure processing unit A and the substrate 111. To be introduced. Then, discharge is performed from between the optical element of the projection optical means 121 and the substrate 111. And transferred to the circulating liquid storage tank 430.
- the liquid 301 (301a) transferred to the circulating liquid storage tank 430 is degassed by the degassing apparatus 401, and then the optical property is monitored, and the liquid 301 having a certain range of optical properties is filtered.
- the filter processing is performed by the device 405, and is again supplied to the exposure processing unit A and used.
- the optical characteristics to be monitored are the measurement of the refractive index at a wavelength of 193 nm and the measurement of the absorbance (transmittance) using a quartz cell for measurement of 1 cm. Since the refractive index is greatly influenced by the temperature, temperature control is strictly performed at the liquid supply unit C and the exposure processing unit A at, for example, 23 ° C. by the temperature control unit.
- the method of supplying liquid for immersion exposure means for filling the space between the surface of the substrate and the tip of the projection optical means with the liquid as long as it is necessary to supply the liquid.
- the method is not limited to the above, and it also includes the case of supplying the liquid to an exposure apparatus which makes the liquid stationary between the surface of the substrate and the tip of the projection optical means for exposure.
- the liquid supply unit C in the immersion exposure system 11 includes a degassing device 401, a refractive index measuring means 402, an absorbance (transmittance) measuring means 403, and a filtering means 405.
- the liquid 301 transferred to the circulating liquid storage tank 430 is deaerated by the degassing device 401, and then the optical characteristics are monitored by the refractive index measurement means 402 and the absorbance (transmittance) measurement means 403.
- the liquid 301 having a range of optical characteristics is filtered by the filtering means 405, supplied to the exposure processing unit A through the supplied liquid storage tank 410, and reused.
- the absorbance (transmittance) measuring means 403 the optical characteristics deviate from the set range based on the refractive index and the transmittance obtained by the on-line transmittance measurement, and a good exposure is performed. If it is determined that the fluid 301 is not usable (ie, if it is out of spec), the flow path is switched to a tank containing new fluid (not shown) and The liquid 301 is evacuated and recovered in the recovery tank 510. At this time, since the liquid that has spread out remains in the flow path, it is necessary to clean the piping with new liquid. Therefore, a tank (not shown) for recovering the washed liquid is also required. Usually, a tank for recovering the liquid after cleaning is provided at a branched point apart from the liquid supply section C.
- the degassing means 401 for example, a membrane degassing apparatus of a vacuum degassing system which does not use an inert gas Is adopted.
- the liquid 301 (310a) all the dissolved gases are removed by the degassing means 401, and further, the impurities are filtered by the filtering means 405, and the exposure processing is carried out again by the pressure of the pressure pump provided in the supply liquid storage tank 410. It is supplied to part A as liquid 301 (301b).
- the immersion type exposure system 13 is a system obtained by adding a liquid on-site liquid rear processing to the immersion type exposure system 11 shown in FIG.
- the optical characteristics are out of a predetermined range and removed from the system, and the liquid recovered in the recovery tank 510 is on site (in the same area as the exposure apparatus (for example, in a factory)), for example, chromatography.
- the impurities are removed by means such as distillation, filtration, etc., and purification is performed so that the optical characteristics fall within a certain range, and returned to the liquid supply portion C (circulating liquid storage tank 430) through the purified liquid storage tank 520.
- the optical characteristics are monitored in the liquid supply unit C, for example, the contaminated liquid is transferred to the exposure processing unit A even if purification defects occur in on-site recycling processing or contamination occurs in transfer. What's wrong?
- the immersion type exposure system 12 is a system obtained by adding a liquid recovery process off site to the immersion type exposure system 11 shown in FIG.
- the optical property is out of the set range, is excluded from the system, and the liquid recovered in the recovery tank 510 is collected at the off site (remote place), for example, acid cleaning, alkali cleaning, water cleaning
- the impurities are removed by means such as distillation, etc., and the optical properties are purified so that the optical property falls within a certain range, and returned to the liquid supply section C (circulating liquid storage tank 430) through the purified liquid storage tank 520.
- Reuse Since optical characteristics are monitored in the liquid supply unit C, for example, contaminated liquid is transferred to the exposure processing unit A even if purification defects occur during off-site recycling processing or contamination occurs during transfer. Hana.
- the immersion exposure system 14 is a system in which an on-site (in-plant) liquid recycling process is added to the immersion exposure system 12 (see FIG. 5) to which an off-site recycling process is added. .
- This on-site recycling process is performed in the liquid recycling section B shown in FIG. That is, the immersion exposure system 14 has a liquid reservoir B, which covers the exposure processor A and the liquid supplier C.
- the liquid 30 1 (301 b) (already regenerated) is supplied from the liquid supply unit C to the exposure processing unit A and is discharged from the exposure processing unit A. It is transferred to the circulating liquid storage tank 420.
- the liquid 301 (301a) transferred to the circulating liquid storage tank 420 is subjected to removal of impurities such as fine particles by the filter 117, and the impurities in the liquid are further removed by the impurity removing means 180. Then, the liquid 301 (301c) from which the impurities have been removed is transferred to the liquid supply unit C (circulating liquid storage tank 430). Then, the liquid 301 (301c) is deaerated by the degassing device 401 in the same manner as the liquid 301 (301a) in the immersion exposure systems 11 and 12, and optical characteristics are monitored, and optical characteristics within a certain range are obtained. The liquid 301 having the above is filtered and supplied to the light exposure processing unit A.
- the liquid recycling unit B in the immersion exposure system 14 includes an impurity removing unit 180 including a column chromatography purification unit 150, a distillation unit 160, and a filtration unit 170.
- the liquid recycling unit B is a liquid 301 (301a). Reproduction processing is performed.
- column chromatography purification means 150 the liquid comes in contact with the resist film upon exposure by passing it through a column packed with a packing material for adsorption chromatography, and contains impurities such as components in the resist film that has flowed into the liquid.
- the liquid 301 (301a) force also removes impurities.
- the organic layer is separated using a distillation means 160 under a vacuum of, for example, a temperature of 20 ° C. and I mmHg, and the organic layer is separated using a precision distillation apparatus, and further filtration means comprising filters. Impurities are filtered by 170.
- the immersion exposure system according to the present invention can be used as an exposure means for all applications.
- liquid crystal display devices when manufacturing electronic devices such as semiconductor devices, imaging devices (CCDs, etc.), liquid crystal display devices, thin film magnetic heads, etc., it is suitably used as an exposure means for transferring the pattern of an original plate to a photosensitive material on a substrate.
- liquid for immersion exposure described in the present specification as an inspection means using an optical system.
- the liquid recycling method for immersion exposure according to the present invention reuses the liquid that is used for the immersion exposure unit that performs exposure through the liquid filled between the optical element of the projection optical unit and the substrate. It can be used as a method It is particularly suitable when the liquid is an alicyclic hydrocarbon compound or the like.
- the method of supplying a liquid for immersion exposure according to the present invention can be used as a means for supplying liquid to an immersion exposure apparatus for all uses.
- it is suitably used as a liquid supply means of an immersion type exposure apparatus for transferring the pattern of an original plate to a photosensitive material on a substrate when manufacturing an electronic device.
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