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Continuous Image Writer: a new approach to fast direct writing

Paufler et al., 2000

Document ID
7445178831260865912
Author
Paufler J
Brunn S
Bolle J
Koerner T
Baudach A
Lindner R
Publication year
Publication venue
Optical Microlithography XIII

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We report on the development of a production tool of a new system for fast submicron lithography by optical direct wring. The Continuous Image Writer (CIW) combines the advantages of direct writing by using a programmable mask with the advantages of …
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