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Metal ion reduction in photoresist compositions by chelating ion exchange resin

US5962183A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1995
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0236
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for producing a photoresist having a very low level of metal ions, utilizing a treated chelating ion exchange resins to make the neutral ammonium salt or acid form. A method is also provided for producing semiconductor devices using such photoresist compositions.

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