Abstract:
A hardmask composition for processing a resist underlayer film is provided. The hardmask composition comprises: (a) an organosilane polymer prepared by reacting polycondensation products of hydrolysates of compounds represented by Formulae 1, 2 and 3: [RO] 3 Si-Ar (1) (wherein R is methyl or ethyl and Ar is an aromatic ring-containing functional group), [RO] 3 Si-H (2) (wherein R is methyl or ethyl), and [RO] 3 Si-R' (3) (wherein R is methyl or ethyl and R'is substituted or unsubstituted cyclic or acyclic alkyl) with ethyl vinyl ether of Formula 4: CH 2 CHOCH 2 CH 3 (4) in the presence of an acid catalyst; (b) a solvent; and (c) a crosslinking catalyst.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a micropattern-forming resin composition that can be used to reduce the area or width of recessed portions in a semiconductor lithographic process. The resin composition is coated on a photoresist pattern layer and comprises an aqueous alcoholic or alkaline solution and a water-soluble polymer. The resin composition can be used reduce the width of recessed portions of the photoresist pattern layer. Therefore, the use of the resin composition enables the formation of a micropattern that overcomes the limitation of wavelength.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a hardmask composition having antireflective properties useful for a lithographic process. The hardmask composition provides excellent optical properties, superior mechanical properties and high etch selectivity. In addition, the hardmask composition can be easily applied by a spin-on coating technique. Advantageously, the hardmask composition is suitable for a short- wavelength lithographic process and has a minimum residual acid content.
Abstract:
Hardmask compositions having antireflective properties useful in lithographic processes, methods of using the same, and semiconductor devices fabricated by such methods, are provided. Antireflective hardmask compositions of the invention include: (a) a polymer mixture including a first polymer that includes one or more of the following monomeric units described in this specification and a second polymer including an aryl group; (b) a crosslinking component; and (c) an acid catalyst.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a hardmask composition for processing a resist underlayer film. The hardmask composition comprises: (a) an organosilane polymer having alkoxy groups prepared from a compound represented by [RO] 3 Si-R' (1) (wherein R is methyl or ethyl and R' is substituted or unsubstituted cyclic or acyclic alkyl), or an organosilane polymer having alkoxy groups prepared from the compound of Formula 1 and a compound represented by [RO] 3 Si-Ar (2) (wherein R is methyl or ethyl and Ar is an aromatic ring-containing functional group); and (b) a solvent. The hardmask composition has excellent film characteristics. In addition, the hardmask composition exhibits excellent hardmask characteristics, thus allowing a good pattern to be effectively transferred to a material layer. Particularly, the hardmask composition is highly stable during storage. Further disclosed is a method for producing a semiconductor integrated circuit device using the hardmask composition.
Abstract:
Provided herein, according to some embodiments of the invention, are organosilane polymers prepared by reacting organosilane compounds including (a) at least one compound of Formula (I) Si(OR 1 )(OR 2 )(OR 3 )R 4 wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 may each independently be an alkyl group, and R 4 may be -(CH 2 ) n R 5 , wherein R 5 may be an aryl or a substituted aryl, and n may be O or a positive integer; and (b) at least one compound of Formula (II) Si(OR 6 )(OR 7 )(OR 8 )R 9 wherein R 6 , R 7 and R 8 may each independently an alkyl group or an aryl group; and R 9 may be an alkyl group. Also provided are hardmask compositions including an organosilane compound according to an embodiment of the invention, or a hydrolysis product thereof. Methods of producing semiconductor devices using a hardmask compostion according to an embodiment of the invention, and semiconductor devices produced therefrom, are also provided.