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Ultrathin polymeric photoacid generator layer and method of fabricating at least one of a device and a mask by using said layer

US7638266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2004
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/095
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A barrier layer for fabricating at least one of a device and a mask includes a polymeric photoacid generator formed between a substrate and a resist layer. The barrier layer may be used, for example, in forming a resist image, and forming a patterned material feature on a substrate.

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