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Process for forming photoresist pattern by using gas phase amine treatment

US6664031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2001
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/36
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for producing a photoresist pattern is disclosed. In particular, the disclosed process for forming a photoresist pattern reduces or prevents poor quality photoresist patterns formation, especially when a high light absorbing (i.e., low transmittance) photoresist resin is used. In one aspect, a photoresist film which has been exposed to light is treated with a gas phase basic compound to produce a substantially vertical photoresist pattern.

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