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Norbornene-type polymers, compositions thereof and lithographic processes using such compositions

US8329838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2010
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to non-self imagable and imagable norbornene-type polymers useful for immersion lithographic processes, methods of making such polymers, compositions employing such polymers and the immersion lithographic processes that make use of such compositions. More specifically the embodiments of the present invention are related to norbornene-type polymers useful for forming imaging layer and top-coat layers for overlying such imaging layers in immersion lithographic process and the process thereof.

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