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Atomic layer deposition of photoresist materials and hard mask precursors

US8536068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2011
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31144
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for forming photoresists sensitive to radiation on substrate are provided. Atomic layer deposition methods of forming films (e.g., silicon-containing films) photoresists are described. The process can be repeated multiple times to deposit a plurality of silicon photoresist layers. Process of depositing photoresist and forming patterns in photoresist are also disclosed which utilize carbon containing underlayers such as amorphous carbon layers.

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