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Method for applying photoresist

US5486267A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1994
Grant dateJan 23, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/948
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method for substrate preparation prior to applying photoresist to the substrate. A substrate, such as a TEOS-based silicon dioxide or silicon nitride film, is selected and treated with reactive oxygen. The reactive oxygen can comprise ozone or ozone plasma, for example. After treatment of the substrate, the photoresist, preferably an acid-catalyzed photoresist for use with deep UV sensitization, is applied.

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