Comparative study of resist stabilization techniques for metal etch processing

Gerry Becker; Matthew F. Ross; Selmer S. Wong; Jason P. Minter; Trey Marlowe; William R. Livesay

doi:10.1117/12.350164

11 June 1999 Comparative study of resist stabilization techniques for metal etch processing

Gerry Becker, Matthew F. Ross, Selmer S. Wong, Jason P. Minter, Trey Marlowe, William R. Livesay

Proceedings Volume 3678, Advances in Resist Technology and Processing XVI; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350164
Event: Microlithography '99, 1999, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Abstract

This study investigates resist stabilization techniques as they are applied to a metal etch application. The techniques that are compared are conventional deep-UV/thermal stabilization, or UV bake, and electron beam stabilization. The electron beam tool use din this study, an ElectronCure system from AlliedSignal Inc., ELectron Vision Group, utilizes a flood electron source and a non-thermal process. These stabilization techniques are compared with respect to a metal etch process. In this study, two types of resist are considered for stabilization and etch: a g/i-line resist, Shipley SPR-3012, and an advanced i-line, Shipley SPR 955- Cm. For each of these resist the effects of stabilization on resist features are evaluated by post-stabilization SEM analysis. Etch selectivity in all cases is evaluated by using a timed metal etch, and measuring resists remaining relative to total metal thickness etched. Etch selectivity is presented as a function of stabilization condition. Analyses of the effects of the type of stabilization on this method of selectivity measurement are also presented. SEM analysis was also performed on the features after a compete etch process, and is detailed as a function of stabilization condition. Post-etch cleaning is also an important factor impacted by pre-etch resist stabilization. Results of post- etch cleaning are presented for both stabilization methods. SEM inspection is also detailed for the metal features after resist removal processing.

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Gerry Becker, Matthew F. Ross, Selmer S. Wong, Jason P. Minter, Trey Marlowe, and William R. Livesay "Comparative study of resist stabilization techniques for metal etch processing", Proc. SPIE 3678, Advances in Resist Technology and Processing XVI, (11 June 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350164

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