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Light absorbing coating

US4822718A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 1986
Grant dateApr 18, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0276
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A broad spectrum light absorbing medium to be coated over photosensitive layers, such as a photoresist for integrated circuit "chips" to act as a true surface for autofocus of the camera used to expose the photoresist. The product may also be used where a light impermeable, high contrast or black coating is needed, such as, in liquid crystal displays and light emitting diodes, photodiodes, solid state lasers, or patterning apertures on light-wave modulators. The coating absorbs light from 200 to 1000 nanometers. The coating has a polymer vehicle which can form a tightly adhering, thin, smooth and uniform coating. The coating includes a light absorbing dye. This light absorbing layer may be imageable.

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