MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED PHOTORESIST PERFORMANCE
    191.
    发明申请
    MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED PHOTORESIST PERFORMANCE 有权
    改进光电性能的材料和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140011133A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-09

    申请号:US13542160

    申请日:2012-07-05

    CPC classification number: G03F7/0045 G03F7/0163 G03F7/0382 G03F7/0392

    Abstract: A photosensitive material and methods of making a pattern on a substrate are disclosed. The photosensitive material includes a polymer that turns soluble to a developer solution after a chemically amplified reaction, and at least one chemical complex having a single diffusion length. The material includes at least one photo-acid generator (PAG) linked to at least one photo decomposable base (PDB) or quencher.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种感光材料和在衬底上制作图案的方法。 感光材料包括在化学放大反应后可溶于显影剂溶液的聚合物,以及具有单个扩散长度的至少一种化学复合物。 该材料包括至少一种与至少一种可光分解碱(PDB)或猝灭剂连接的光酸产生剂(PAG)。

    Surface switchable photoresist
    192.
    发明授权
    Surface switchable photoresist 有权
    表面可切割光致抗蚀剂

    公开(公告)号:US08518628B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-27

    申请号:US11534289

    申请日:2006-09-22

    CPC classification number: G03F7/2041 G03F7/0382 G03F7/0392 G03F7/168

    Abstract: A material is provided for use in an immersion lithographic process of a semiconductor substrate. The material includes a photo-sensitive polymer configured to turn soluble to a base solution in response to reaction with an acid and at least one of either a base soluble polymer or an acid labile polymer. The base soluble polymer is configured to turn soluble to water in response to reaction with a developer solution. The acid labile polymer is configured to turn soluble to water after releasing a leaving group in reaction to the acid.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于半导体衬底的浸没式光刻工艺中的材料。 该材料包括光敏聚合物,其被配置为响应于与酸和碱溶性聚合物或酸不稳定聚合物中的至少一种而发生反应而转化为碱溶液。 基础可溶性聚合物被配置为响应于与显影剂溶液的反应而使水溶解。 酸不稳定聚合物被配置成在释放离去基团以反应酸之后将其溶于水。

    Immersion lithography watermark reduction
    194.
    发明授权
    Immersion lithography watermark reduction 有权
    浸没光刻水印缩减

    公开(公告)号:US08383322B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-26

    申请号:US11427017

    申请日:2006-06-28

    CPC classification number: G03F7/2041 G03F7/70341

    Abstract: A method of performing immersion lithography on a semiconductor substrate includes providing a layer of resist onto a surface of the semiconductor substrate and exposing the resist layer using an immersion lithography exposure system. The immersion lithography exposure system utilizes a fluid during exposure and may be capable of removing some, but not all, of the fluid after exposure. After exposure, a treatment process is used to neutralize the effect of undesired elements that diffused into the resist layer during the immersion exposure. After treatment, a post-exposure bake and a development step are used.

    Abstract translation: 在半导体衬底上进行浸渍光刻的方法包括在半导体衬底的表面上提供抗蚀剂层并使用浸没光刻曝光系统曝光抗蚀剂层。 浸没式光刻曝光系统在曝光期间利用流体,并且可以在曝光后能够去除一些但不是全部的流体。 曝光后,使用处理工艺来中和在浸没曝光期间扩散到抗蚀剂层中的不期望的元素的影响。 处理后,使用曝光后烘烤和显影步骤。

    METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR FORMING A DOUBLE EXPOSURE LITHOGRAPHY PATTERN
    195.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR FORMING A DOUBLE EXPOSURE LITHOGRAPHY PATTERN 有权
    用于形成双重曝光平版图形的方法和材料

    公开(公告)号:US20120329282A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13599143

    申请日:2012-08-30

    Applicant: Ching-Yu Chang

    Inventor: Ching-Yu Chang

    Abstract: Various lithography methods are disclosed. An exemplary lithography method includes forming a first patterned silicon-containing organic polymer layer over a substrate by removing a first patterned resist layer, wherein the first patterned silicon-containing organic polymer layer includes a first opening having a first dimension and a second opening having the first dimension, the first opening and the second opening exposing the substrate; forming a second patterned silicon-containing organic polymer layer over the substrate by removing a second patterned resist layer, wherein a portion of the patterned second silicon-containing organic polymer layer combines with a portion of the first patterned silicon-containing organic polymer layer to reduce the first dimension of the second opening to a second dimension; and etching the substrate exposed by the first opening having the first dimension and the second opening having the second dimension.

    Abstract translation: 公开了各种光刻方法。 示例性光刻方法包括通过去除第一图案化抗蚀剂层在衬底上形成第一图案化的含硅有机聚合物层,其中第一图案化含硅有机聚合物层包括具有第一尺寸的第一开口和具有第一开口的第二开口, 第一尺寸,第一开口和第二开口暴露衬底; 通过去除第二图案化的抗蚀剂层在衬底上形成第二图案化的含硅有机聚合物层,其中图案化的第二含硅有机聚合物层的一部分与第一图案化的含硅有机聚合物层的一部分结合以减少 第二开口的第一尺寸到第二尺寸; 并且蚀刻由具有第一尺寸的第一开口暴露的基板和具有第二尺寸的第二开口。

    IMMERSION LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEM USING A SEALED WAFER BATH
    196.
    发明申请
    IMMERSION LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEM USING A SEALED WAFER BATH 审中-公开
    使用密封式水浴的渗透层析系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120320351A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13595734

    申请日:2012-08-27

    CPC classification number: G03F7/70866 G03F7/70341

    Abstract: Immersion lithography system and method using a sealed wafer bottom are described. One embodiment is an immersion lithography apparatus comprising a lens assembly comprising an imaging lens and a wafer stage for retaining a wafer beneath the lens assembly, the wafer stage comprising a seal ring disposed on a seal ring frame along a top edge of the wafer retained on the wafer stage, the seal ring for sealing a gap between an edge of the wafer and the wafer stage. The embodiment further includes a fluid tank for retaining immersion fluid, the fluid tank situated with respect to the wafer stage for enabling full immersion of the wafer retained on the wafer stage in the immersion fluid and a cover disposed over at least a portion of the fluid tank for providing a temperature-controlled, fluid-rich environment within the fluid tank; and

    Abstract translation: 描述了浸没光刻系统和使用密封晶片底部的方法。 一个实施例是一种浸没光刻设备,其包括透镜组件,该透镜组件包括成像透镜和用于将晶片保持在透镜组件下方的晶片台,晶片台包括沿着晶片的顶部边缘设置在密封环框架上的密封环, 晶片台,用于密封晶片边缘与晶片台之间的间隙的密封环。 该实施例还包括用于保持浸没流体的流体箱,相对于晶片台定位的流体箱,用于使保留在晶片台上的晶片完全浸没在浸没流体中,并且覆盖设置在流体的至少一部分上 罐,用于在流体箱内提供温度控制,流体丰富的环境; 和

    Immersion Lithography System Using Direction-Controlling Fluid Inlets
    197.
    发明申请
    Immersion Lithography System Using Direction-Controlling Fluid Inlets 有权
    浸入式光刻系统使用方向控制流体入口

    公开(公告)号:US20120236276A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13482879

    申请日:2012-05-29

    CPC classification number: G03B27/52 G03F7/70341

    Abstract: Immersion lithography system and method using direction-controlling fluid inlets are described. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an immersion lithography apparatus includes a lens assembly having an imaging lens disposed therein and a wafer stage configured to retain a wafer beneath the lens assembly. The apparatus also includes a plurality of direction-controlling fluid inlets disposed adjacent to the lens assembly, each direction-controlling fluid inlet in the plurality of direction-controlling fluid inlets being configured to direct a flow of fluid beneath the lens assembly and being independently controllable with respect to the other fluid inlets in the plurality of direction-controlling fluid inlets.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用方向控制流体入口的浸渍光刻系统和方法。 根据本公开的一个实施例,浸没式光刻设备包括具有设置在其中的成像透镜的透镜组件和被配置为将晶片保持在透镜组件下方的晶片台。 该装置还包括多个方向控制流体入口,其邻近透镜组件设置,多个方向控制流体入口中的每个方向控制流体入口构造成将透镜流体下方的流体引导到透镜组件的下方并且可独立控制 相对于多个方向控制流体入口中的其它流体入口。

    Method of etching a layer of a semiconductor device using an etchant layer
    198.
    发明授权
    Method of etching a layer of a semiconductor device using an etchant layer 有权
    使用蚀刻剂层蚀刻半导体器件的层的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08153523B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-10

    申请号:US12362174

    申请日:2009-01-29

    CPC classification number: H01L21/31111 H01L21/31144 H01L29/517

    Abstract: A method of semiconductor fabrication including an etching process is provided. The method includes providing a substrate and forming a target layer on the substrate. An etchant layer is formed on the target layer. The etchant layer reacts with the target layer and etches a portion of the target layer. In an embodiment, an atomic layer of the target layer is etched. The etchant layer is then removed from the substrate. The process may be iterated any number of times to remove a desired amount of the target layer. In an embodiment, the method provides for decreased lateral etching. The etchant layer may provide for improved control in forming patterns in thin target layers such as, capping layers or high-k dielectric layers of a gate structure.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括蚀刻工艺的半导体制造方法。 该方法包括提供衬底并在衬底上形成目标层。 在目标层上形成蚀刻剂层。 蚀刻剂层与靶层反应并蚀刻目标层的一部分。 在一个实施例中,蚀刻目标层的原子层。 然后从衬底去除蚀刻剂层。 该过程可以迭代任何次数以去除期望量的目标层。 在一个实施例中,该方法提供减少的横向蚀刻。 蚀刻剂层可以提供在薄目标层中形成图案的改进控制,例如栅极结构的覆盖层或高k电介质层。

    Method and material for forming high etch resistant double exposure patterns
    199.
    发明授权
    Method and material for forming high etch resistant double exposure patterns 有权
    用于形成高耐蚀刻双曝光图案的方法和材料

    公开(公告)号:US08153350B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-10

    申请号:US12205509

    申请日:2008-09-05

    CPC classification number: G03F7/40 G03F7/405

    Abstract: The present invention includes a lithography method comprising forming a first patterned resist layer including at least one opening therein over a substrate. A protective layer is formed on the first patterned resist layer and the substrate whereby a reaction occurs at the interface between the first patterned resist layer and the protective layer to form a reaction layer over the first patterned resist layer. The non-reacted protective layer is then removed. Thereafter, a second patterned resist layer is formed over the substrate, wherein at least one portion of the second patterned resist layer is disposed within the at least one opening of the first patterned resist layer. The substrate is thereafter etched using the first and second patterned resist layers as a mask.

    Abstract translation: 本发明包括光刻方法,包括在衬底上形成包括至少一个开口的第一图案化抗蚀剂层。 在第一图案化抗蚀剂层和基板上形成保护层,由此在第一图案化抗蚀剂层和保护层之间的界面处发生反应,以在第一图案化抗蚀剂层上形成反应层。 然后除去未反应的保护层。 此后,在衬底上形成第二图案化抗蚀剂层,其中第二图案化抗蚀剂层的至少一部分设置在第一图案化抗蚀剂层的至少一个开口内。 然后使用第一和第二图案化抗蚀剂层作为掩模蚀刻衬底。

    Structure and method for improving photoresist pattern adhesion
    200.
    发明授权
    Structure and method for improving photoresist pattern adhesion 有权
    改善光致抗蚀剂图案粘附性的结构和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08137895B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-20

    申请号:US11427721

    申请日:2006-06-29

    Applicant: Ching-Yu Chang

    Inventor: Ching-Yu Chang

    CPC classification number: G03F7/091

    Abstract: An anti-reflective coating comprises a plurality of main backbone chains, and at least one long free polymer chain coupled to at least one of the plurality of main backbone chains.

    Abstract translation: 抗反射涂层包含多个主要主链,以及至少一个与多个主要主链中的至少一个连接的长自由聚合物链。

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