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Antireflective coating compositions comprising photoacid generators

US6261743A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1998
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/128
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides new light absorbing crosslinking compositions suitable for use as an antireflective composition, particularly for deep UV applications. The antireflective compositions of the invention comprise a photoacid generator that is activated during exposure of an overcoated photoresist. Antireflective compositions of the invention can significantly reduce undesired footing of an overcoated resist relief image.

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