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NSR S 208 D KrF

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The Nikon NSR S 208 D is a KrF scanning system operating at 248 nm. The Nikon NSR S 208 D is targeted for volume production of 110 nm devices and sub-critical 90 nm layers. The Nikon NSR S 208 D features an NA of 0.82, a 4x reduction, and accommodates 200 mm and 300 mm wafers.[1]

NSR S 208 D KrF — Inventory photo
Fig. 01NSR S 208 D KrFInventory photo[2]

What it is

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Lithography scanners transfer circuit patterns from a reticle onto photoresist-coated wafers. Lithography scanners are core patterning tools in semiconductor manufacturing. KrF scanners belong to the deep ultraviolet generation of optical lithography tools and are used where the required pattern dimensions fit the capability of that exposure wavelength and optical system.

How it works

The Nikon NSR S 208 D is a scanning system rather than a full-field stepper. The Nikon NSR S 208 D uses 4x reduction projection optics. The Nikon NSR S 208 D exposes at 248 nm and is specified with a 26 x 33 mm exposure field.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

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Lithography scanners operate after wafer coating with photoresist and related bake steps, and before resist development and pattern transfer. Lithography exposure sits at the center of repeated patterning loops used to define device features across many process layers. Scanner output is typically followed by etch or by deposition and lift-off flows, depending on the process module being built.

Applications

The Nikon NSR S 208 D is targeted for volume production of 110 nm devices and sub-critical 90 nm layers.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling2

Wafer size
200/300 mm[1]
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Wafer size
8 inch[4]
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Optics & imaging7

Resolution
110 nm[1]
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Numerical aperture (NA)
0.82[1]
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Exposure field
26 x 33 mm[1]
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Alignment accuracy
< 10 nm[1]
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Exposure wavelength
248/KrF[1]
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Numerical aperture
0.82[1]
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KrF laser class
KrF[4]
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Configuration & options7

110nm[3]
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Reduction factor
4x[1]
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Model
NSR S 208 D[4]
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Type
KrF scanner[4]
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Type
KrF scanning system[1]
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Reduction
4x[1]
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Manufacturer
Nikon[4]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2004Introduction[1]

    The NSR-S208D was introduced in 2004.

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Frequently asked questions

What device generation is the Nikon NSR S 208 D targeted for?

The Nikon NSR S 208 D is targeted for volume production of 110 nm devices and sub-critical 90 nm layers.[1]

What exposure and optical parameters are given for the Nikon NSR S 208 D?

The Nikon NSR S 208 D is specified at 248 nm exposure, 0.82 numerical aperture, 4x reduction, and a 26 x 33 mm exposure field.[1]

When was the Nikon NSR S 208 D introduced?

The Nikon NSR S 208 D has an introduction date of 2004.[1]

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the NSR S 208 D KrF are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the NSR S 208 D KrF are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NSR S 208 D KrF are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the NSR S 208 D KrF is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the NSR S 208 D KrF are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — nikonprecision.com (Jun 23, 2006)web.archive.org
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]inventory listing
  4. [4]Equipment inventory listing
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