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Chemically amplified positive resist composition and pattern forming process

US9720323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2016
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0274
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A resist composition comprising a resin adapted to be decomposed under the action of acid to increase its solubility in alkaline developer and a sulfonium or iodonium salt of nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid has a high resolution. By lithography, a pattern with minimal LER can be formed.

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