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Methods of processing substrates

US8728721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2011
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of processing a substrate includes forming first photoresist on a substrate. A portion of the first photoresist is selectively exposed to actinic energy and then the first photoresist is negative tone developed to remove an unexposed portion of the first photoresist. Second photoresist is formed on the substrate over the developed first photoresist. A portion of the second photoresist is selectively exposed to actinic energy and then the second photoresist is negative tone developed to remove an unexposed portion of the second photoresist and form a pattern on the substrate which comprises the developed first photoresist and the developed second photoresist. Other implementations are disclosed.

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