摘要:
Numerous embodiments of a method to prevent outgassing from a low activation energy photoresist are described. In one embodiment of the present invention, a photoresist material is dispensed over a substrate to form a photoresist layer. The photoresist layer includes branched polymers coupled with acetal or ketal linkages. An exposed portion of the photoresist layer is exposed to a radiation treatment to cleave the acetal or ketal linkages and separate the branched polymers. The photoresist layer is baked at a temperature below about 100° C., and the separated branched polymers are too large to outgass from the photoresist layer.
摘要:
In one embodiment, a photoacid generator is attached to a primary resist molecule having a radius of gyration of less than about 3 nanometers, the primary molecule other than a traditional photoresist polymer. This embodiment may have increased homogeneity and decreased acid diffusion, which may increase the sensitivity of the resist and decrease line width roughness.
摘要:
Numerous embodiments of a method to increase the mechanical strength of a photoresist structure are described. In one embodiment of the present invention, a photoresist material is dispensed over a substrate to form a photoresist layer. The photoresist material is exposed to a first radiation treatment to define a pattern to be formed on the photoresist layer. A developer solution is applied to the photoresist material to form the pattern and rinsed with a rinse solution to remove the developer solution. The photoresist material is exposed to a second radiation treatment to induce cross-linking.
摘要:
Chemically amplified photoresists with reduced outgassing or no outgassing may be used in a vacuum environment of a lithography tool, such as an extreme ultraviolet lithography tool. A chemically amplified photoresist has a photoacid generator molecule. When the photoacid generator is irradiated, an acid is generated. The acid reacts with a protecting group in the photoresist to form an open-ring structure with reduced outgassing or no outgassing.
摘要:
A modified EUV photoresist and a method of making the resist. The modified resist includes an EUV photoresist and a LAM incorporated into the EUV photoresist.
摘要:
A compound including a polymeric chain, and an acid labile group attached to the polymeric chain at an anhydride linkage is disclosed. Compositions including the compound, and methods of using the compositions are also disclosed.
摘要:
In one embodiment, a photoactive compound may be attached to a polymer backbone. This embodiment may be more resistant to the generation of reactive outgassing components and may exhibit better contrast.
摘要:
Numerous embodiments of a method for developing a photoresist material are described. In one embodiment of the present invention, a photoresist layer is disposed over a substrate. The photoresist layer has a bulk region to form a first region and a second region. A photoresist developer made of a tetra-alkyl ammonium hydroxide compound is applied to the photoresist layer to react only with substantial portions of the first region and to prevent penetration of the developer solution into the bulk portion near the second region.
摘要:
In one embodiment, a photoactive compound may be attached to a polymer backbone. This embodiment may be more resistant to the generation of reactive outgassing components and may exhibit better contrast.
摘要:
A series structure of a chemically amplified negative tone photoresist that is not based on cross-linking chemistry is herein described. The photoresist may comprise: a first aromatic structure copolymerized with a cycloolefin, wherein the cycloolefin is functionalized with a di-ol. The photoresist may also include a photo acid generator (PAG). When at least a portion of the negative tone photoresist is exposed to light (EUV or UV radiation), the PAG releases an acid, which reacts with the functionalized di-ol to rearrange into a ketone or aldehyde. Then new ketone or aldehyde is less soluble in developer solution, resulting in a negative tone photoresist.