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Antireflective coating compositions comprising photoacid generators

US6849373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 2001
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 18, 2022

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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