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Photoresist composition

US5985511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1996
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/125
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A positive photoresist composition having excellent various performances (e.g. resolution, resistance to time delay effect, profile), small PEB dependence as well as excellent sensitivity, film retention and coatability, which comprises a polyvinylphenol resin whose phenolic hydroxyl group is partially protected; a sulfonate of a N-hydroxyimide compound as an acid generator; an amine compound; and an electron donor having a redox potential of not more than 1.7 eV is provided.

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