Overview

This ASML step and scan tool supports 8" / 200m process nodes. The ASML 5500/1100B lithography system uses ASML's patented Athena wafer alignment system. The stepper is equipped with a 193 nm ArF laser and 0.75 NA and is capable of sub 100nm resolution. Applications for the ASML 5500/1100B include the fabrication of photonic ICs.