View source for ASML Stepper 3 - Substrates smaller than 100mm/4-inch

{{WIP}}

== Single-Layer Only - No Alignment ==

== Multi-Layer - Alignment to previous layers ==

=== Semi-Permanent Bonding to 4-inch carrier ===

=== Temporary Water-bonded 4-inch Carrier ===

=== Alignment Mark Locations ===
The optical prealigner requires prealignment marks to be ≥ 32.5mm radius from the wafer center.

This allows wafers of 3-inch (75mm) and greater to have the marks located directly on the mounted substrate, greatly simplifying re/mounting.

For smaller substrates (eg. 2-inch/50mm) the PreAlignment marks must be located separately on the 4-inch carrier, while the global alignment marks must be located on the mounted substrate.  The complication is whether the relative position of the Carrier and Mounted parts' alignment marks change between lithographies.