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Photoresist pattern trimming compositions and methods

US9696629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2015
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/405
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Photoresist pattern trimming compositions are provided. The compositions comprise: a matrix polymer, an aromatic sulfonic acid and a solvent, wherein the aromatic sulfonic acid comprises one or more fluorinated alcohol group. Also provided are methods of trimming a photoresist pattern using the trimming compositions. The compositions and methods find particular applicability in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.

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