Silicon-based anti-reflective spin-on hardmask materials for 45 nm pattern of immersion ArF lithography

Sang Kyun Kim; Hyeon Mo Cho; Sang Ran Koh; Mi-young Kim; Hui Chan Yoon; Yong-jin Chung; Jong Seob Kim; Tuwon Chang

doi:10.1117/12.773117

26 March 2008 Silicon-based anti-reflective spin-on hardmask materials for 45 nm pattern of immersion ArF lithography

Sang Kyun Kim, Hyeon Mo Cho, Sang Ran Koh, Mi-young Kim, Hui Chan Yoon, Yong-jin Chung, Jong Seob Kim, Tuwon Chang

Proceedings Volume 6923, Advances in Resist Materials and Processing Technology XXV; 69232Q (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.773117
Event: SPIE Advanced Lithography, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

In current semiconductor manufacturing processes, hardmasks have become more prevalent in patterning of small features. A silicon-containing hardmask, which can be spun onto wafers, is desirable in terms of mass production throughput and cost of ownership. Previously, we reported a paper on silicon-based anti-reflective spin-on hardmask materials for 193 nm lithography. In this paper, hardmask materials for 45 nm pattern of immersion ArF lithography are described. To achieve 45 nm patterning, a different base resin platform from the previous paper has been used. Furthermore, we have improved the etch resistance by changing our synthesis method without modifying the resin platform and silicon contents. Despite these changes, an excellent storage stability, which is one of the essential requirements for the materials, is still maintained. Characterization and lithographic performance of 45 nm immersion ArF lithography using our new materials are described in detail.

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Sang Kyun Kim, Hyeon Mo Cho, Sang Ran Koh, Mi-young Kim, Hui Chan Yoon, Yong-jin Chung, Jong Seob Kim, and Tuwon Chang "Silicon-based anti-reflective spin-on hardmask materials for 45 nm pattern of immersion ArF lithography", Proc. SPIE 6923, Advances in Resist Materials and Processing Technology XXV, 69232Q (26 March 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.773117

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