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Method of inhibiting photoresist pattern collapse

US8101340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2007
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/40
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of inhibiting photoresist pattern collapse which includes the steps of providing a substrate; providing a photoresist layer on the substrate; exposing and developing the photoresist layer; applying a top anti-reflective coating layer to the photoresist layer; rinsing the photoresist layer; and drying the photoresist layer.

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