Acid generator, resist composition and resist pattern manufacturing method, as well as salt and resin

The incorporation of a salt and acid-unstable group in the resist composition improves line edge roughness of resist patterns.

JP2026136095APending Publication Date: 2026-08-25SUMITOMO CHEM CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2026020884
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-02-13
Filing Date
2026-02-12
Publication Date
2026-08-25

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in manufacturing resist patterns with good line edge roughness (LER).

Method used

Incorporation of a salt represented by formula (I) or a structural unit derived from a salt represented by formula (I) in an acid generator and resist composition, along with a resin containing an acid-unstable group, to improve line edge roughness.

Benefits of technology

The solution enables the manufacturing of resist patterns with improved line edge roughness.

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Abstract

Line edge roughness (LER) produces a good resist pattern. [Solution] An acid generator containing a salt represented by formula (I) or a structural unit derived from a salt represented by formula (I). JPEG2026136095000188.jpg58170
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