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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

 

NEGATIVE RESIST NR1-3000PY

 

Description

·         Negative Resist NR1-3000PY is a negative tone photoresist designed for 365 nm wavelength exposure using tools such as wafer steppers, scanning projection aligners, proximity printers and contact printers.

·         After resist development NR1-3000PY exhibits a negative-sloping resist sidewall profile which facilitates a simple resist lift-off process.

·         These are advantages of NR1-3000PY over other resists:

-         superior resolution capability

-         fast develop time

-         easy adjustment of the degree of resist undercut as a function of exposure energy

-         superior temperature resistance of up to 180°C

-         superior selectivity in RIE process

-         easy resist removal in Resist Remover RR2

-         shelf life exceeding 3 years at room temperature storage.

·         The formulation and processing of NR1-3000PY were designed with regard to occupational and environmental safety. The principal solvent in NR1-3000PY is cyclohexanone and development of NR1-3000PY is accomplished in a basic water solution.

                            

Properties

    ¨    Solids content (%)                                                                                 31-35                                                                                                                 

    ¨    Principal solvent                                                                                     cyclohexanone

    ¨    Appearance                                                                                            light yellow liquid

    ¨    Coating characteristic                                                                              very uniform, striation free

    ¨    Film thickness after 150°C hotplate bake for 60 s

           Coating spin speed, 40 s spin (rpm):                                                            (nm)

800                                                                                                        5700-6300

3000                                                                                                2850-3150

4000                                                                                                2460-2720

5000                                                                                                2140-2326

    ¨    Sensitivity at 365 nm exposure wavelength (mJ/cm² for 1 µm thick film)   190

    ¨    Guaranteed shelf life at 25°C storage (years)                                          3                                            ______________________________________________________________________________

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Processing

 

1.       Application of resist by spin coating at selected spin speed for 40 s.

 

2.       150°C hotplate bake for 60 s. (softbake)

 

3.       Resist exposure with a tool emitting 365 nm wavelength.

 

4.       100°C hotplate bake for 60 s. (post-exposure bake)

 

5.       Resist development in Resist Developer RD6 by spray or immersion.

Development time for 3 mm thick film, for example, is 30 s.

 

6.       Resist rinse in deionized water until water resistivity reaches prescribed limit.

 

7.       Drying of resist.

 

8.       Removal of resist in Resist Remover RR2 or in acetone.

 

 

Handling Precautions

 

Negative Resist NR1-3000PY is a flammable liquid. Handle it with care. Keep it away from heat, sparks and flames. Use adequate ventilation. It may be harmful if it is swallowed or touched. Avoid contact with liquid, vapor or spray mist. Wear chemical goggles, rubber gloves and protective coating.

 

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