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Process for improved development of electron-beam-sensitive resist films
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract The development of an exposed electron beam sensitive resist film in a two-stage process, rather than in a single stage, with a water wash between stages, improves the sensitivity and resolution that can be achieved for the resist.
Inventors
- 👤 Lucian Anthony Barton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:23
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/004; G03F7/022; G03F7/26; G03F7/30; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A process for developing a supported electron beam sensitive resist film which has been exposed to a modulated electron beam, said resist film comprising an admixture of a naphthoquinone (1,2-)diazide sulfonic acid ester and an alkali soluble resin to form a surface relief pattern which consists essentially of a. contacting the exposed resist film with an aqueous alkaline developer solution to form only a partially developed relief pattern, b. washing the partially developed resist film with water, c. drying to remove the water, and d. contacting the partially developed and washed resist film with the developer solution for sufficient time to increase the effective sensitivity of said film which thereby improves the resolution of said pattern as compared to a single development step.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A process for developing a supported electron beam sensitive resist film which has been exposed to a modulated electron beam, said resist film comprising an admixture of a naphthoquinone (1,2-)diazide sulfonic acid ester and an alkali soluble resin to form a surface relief pattern which consists essentially of a. contacting the exposed resist film with an aqueous alkaline developer solution to form only a partially developed relief pattern, b. washing the partially developed resist film with water, c. drying to remove the water, and d. contacting the partially developed and washed resist film with the developer solution for sufficient time to increase the effective sensitivity of said film which thereby improves the resolution of said pattern as compared to a single development step.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the resist film comprises a mixture containing from about 1 to about 50% by weight of 2,4-bis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo-1-naphthalenesulfonyloxy)benzophenone and from about 99 to about 50% by weight of an alkali soluble resin.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |