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Photoacid generator, photoresist, coated substrate, and method of forming an electronic device

US9067909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/2002
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photoacid generator compound has formula (1)wherein n is zero or 1; and R1-R6 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, or unsubstituted or substituted C1-20 linear or branched alkyl, C1-20 cycloalkyl, C6-20 aryl, C3-20 heteroaryl, or an acid-generating group having the structure*L-Z−M+]wherein L is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-50 divalent group; Z− is a monovalent anionic group; and M+ is an iodonium or sulfonium cation. Geminal R groups can combine to form a ring with the carbon to which they are attached, as long as no more than two such rings are formed. At least one of R1-R6 includes the acid-generating group or two germinal R groups combine to form the acid-generating group. Also described are a photoresist composition incorporating the photoacid generator compound, a coated substrate including a layer of the photoresist composition, and a method of forming an electronic device using a layer of the photoresist composition.

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