Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel antireflective coating composition comprising a polymer, a crosslinking agent and an acid generator. The present invention further relates to a process for using the novel composition, particularly at 193 nm. The polymer of the present invention contains at least one unit selected from structures 1, 2 and 3, where, Y is a hydrocarbyl linking group of 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, R, R1, R′ and R″ are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl group of 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, halogen, —O(CO)Z, —C(CF3)2Z, —C(CF3)2(CO)OZ, —SO2CF3, —(CO)OZ, —SO3Z, —COZ, —OZ, —NZ2, —SZ, —SO2Z, —NHCOZ, —NZCOZ or —SO2NZ2, where Z is H or a hydrocarbyl group of 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, n=1–4, X is O, CO, S, COO, CH2O, CH2COO, SO2, NH, NL, OWO, OW, W, and where L and W are independently hydrocarbyl groups of 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and m=0–3.
Abstract:
A positive photoresist of the type containing an alkali-soluble novolac resin and a quinone diazide sensitizer contains a dye of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R' is lower alkyl, R" is H, alkyl or CO.sub.2 -alkyl, alkyl-CO.sub.2 -alkyl or alkyl-CO.sub.2 -(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl-O).sub.n -alkyl (n=1-3) and wherein said dye is compatible with the novolac resin/quinone diazide formulation to at least 0.1 phr. The dye reduces reflective notching. Preferably the photoresist also contain a nitro naphthol dye to reduce the effects of I-Line radiation.
Abstract:
An edge bead remover for a photoresist composition disposed as a film on a surface, consisting essentially of a solvent mixture comprising from about 50 to about 80 parts by weight, based on the weight of the solvent mixture, of at least one di(C1-C3)alkyl carbonate and from about 20 to about 50 parts by weight, based on the weight of the solvent mixture, of cyclopentanone. A method is also provided for treating a photoresist composition film disposed on a surface which method comprises contacting the photoresist composition with a solvent mixture, in an amount sufficient to produce a substantially uniform film thickness of the photoresist composition across the surface, wherein the solvent mixture comprises from about 50 to about 80 parts by weight, based on the weight of the solvent mixture, of at least one di(C1-C3)alkyl carbonate and from about 20 to about 50 parts by weight, based on the weight of the solvent mixture, of cyclopentanone.
Abstract:
A light sensitive positive composition comprising an alkali soluble resin, a novel photoactive compound represented by the structure ##STR1## where, X is O, S or N--R', where R' is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl,Y is a connecting group such as SO.sub.2, CO, O or NR',Z is a carbon containing organic ballast moiety having a molecular weight greater than about 75 and can form a bond with the connecting group,R is independently H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aralkyl, halo or fluoroalkyl,m=1-3, and n.gtoreq.1;and a solvent or mixture of solvents. The invention further comprises a process for imaging the composition of this invention to give positive image. The light sensitive composition is especially useful as a positive deep-uv photoresist.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel photosensitive quinolone compounds, specifically novel 3-diazo 2,4-quinolinedione compounds, that may be used in a variety of applications, such as, photosensitive coating compositions, pharmaceuticals, agricultural, amongst others. The invention further relates to a process for making the novel photosensitive 3-diazo 2,4-quinolinedione compounds. These compounds are particularity useful as a photoactive component in a positive working photoresist composition, particularity for use as a deep ultraviolet (UV) photoresist.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a positive bottom photoimageable antireflective coating composition which is capable of being developed in an aqueous alkaline developer, wherein the antireflective coating composition comprises a polymer comprising at least one recurring unit with a chromophore group and one recurring unit with a hydroxyl and/or a carboxyl group, a vinyl ether terminated crosslinking agent, and optionally, a photoacid generator and/or an acid and/or a thermal acid generator. The invention further relates to a process for using such a composition.