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Chemically amplified positive resist composition

US5750309A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 1996
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/111
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a chemical amplification positive resist composition comprising an organic solvent, a resin and a photoacid generator, at least two polymers having different molecular weights selected from polyhydroxystyrenes having some hydroxyl groups protected with acid labile groups are used. Among the polymers, a high molecular weight polymer has a molecular weight dispersity (Mw1/Mn1) of up to 1.5, and a low molecular weight polymer has a dispersity (Mw2/Mn2) of up to 5.0. The weight average molecular weight ratio Mw1/Mw2 is between 1.5/1 and 10.0/1. The resist composition is highly sensitive to actinic radiation, has improved sensitivity and resolution, and is suitable for use in a fine patterning technique and commercially acceptable.

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