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Synthesis of photoresist polymers

US7250475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2004
Grant dateJul 31, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0046
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to the preparation of photoresist polymers via living free radical polymerization techniques. Sterically bulky ester monomers are utilized as the polymerization components. Use of chain transfer agents is included in polymerization processing conditions. Cleavage of polymer terminal end groups that include a heteroatom are described.

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