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Pattern forming method and pattern forming apparatus using exposures in a liquid

US4396705A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1981
Grant dateAug 2, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/30
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pattern forming method comprising a step of disposing a substrate with a coated film of photosensitive composition and a mask having a predetermined pattern in a first liquid which does not dissolve said coated film of photosensitive composition, and a step of exposing said coated film to light through said mask. An apparatus for attaining this method is also disclosed. The influence of dust can be readily avoided and an image with high resolution is obtained.

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