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Positive photoresist composition and process for forming resist pattern

US6300033A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1999
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/022
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a positive photoresist composition including (A) an alkali-soluble resin and (B) a photosensitizer, Ingredient (B) contains (B-1) a quinonediazide ester of, e.g., bis[2,5-dimethyl-3-(2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methane or 2,4-bis[4-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-5-methylbenzyl]-6-cyclohexylphenol, and (B-2) a quinonediazide ester of, e.g., methyl gallate or 2,2-bis(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)propane. The composition exhibits high sensitivity and definition, and improved focal depth range properties and underexposure margin.

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