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Pattern forming method, chemical amplification resist composition and resist film

US8999621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2010
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/111
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pattern forming method includes: (i) forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition; (ii) exposing the film, so as to form an exposed film; and (iii) developing the exposed film by using an organic solvent-containing developer, wherein the chemical amplification resist composition contains: (A) a resin substantially insoluble in alkali; (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation; (C) a crosslinking agent; and (D) a solvent, a negative chemical amplification resist composition used in the method, and a resist film formed from the negative chemical amplification resist composition.

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