Indane Bis-o-aminophenol Poly-o-hydroxyamides for Dielectric Films

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Solution Overview

Problem

The microelectronics industry faces challenges in developing dielectric materials that meet the demands of increasing processing speeds, complexity, and packing density while maintaining reliability and performance.

Innovation Solution

The development of dielectric film-forming compositions that include polymers with indane bis-o-aminophenol compounds as diamine monomers, which can be used to create poly-o-hydroxyamides suitable for photosensitive compositions, enabling the formation of fine patterns and high-resolution dielectric films.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional dielectric materials are used, then existing processing capabilities are maintained, but they cannot meet the demands of increasing processing speeds, complexity, and packing density

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric material reliabilityVSAvoidadaptability to increasing processing speeds and packing density
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure of diamine monomers by introducing indane bis-o-aminophenol compounds with specific substituents (R1-R5 groups) to create poly-o-hydroxyamides with tailored dielectric properties. This structural parameter change enables the material to meet evolving performance requirements for processing speeds and packing density while maintaining reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates composite dielectric materials by combining poly-o-hydroxyamides with photosensitive compositions and various functional additives. This composite approach achieves the necessary adaptability for high-speed processing and dense packing while maintaining the base material's reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Manufacturing precision

If photosensitive compositions are formulated for high resolution, then fine pattern formation is achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepattern resolutionVSAvoidphotosensitive composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces specific functional groups and substituents at localized positions within the poly-o-hydroxyamide structure (indicated by R1-R5 parameters) to enhance photosensitivity and resolution in critical areas while keeping the overall polymer structure relatively simple and manufacturable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Use of energy by moving object

If dielectric films are cured at low temperature, then energy consumption is reduced, but mechanical properties deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecuring energy consumptionVSAvoidfilm mechanical properties
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters of the dielectric film by incorporating indane bis-o-aminophenol-derived poly-o-hydroxyamides with specific molecular structures that enable low-temperature curing. This parameter change allows the film to achieve adequate mechanical properties at reduced curing temperatures, lowering energy consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

These compositions provide dielectric films with excellent mechanical properties, high resolution, and the ability to form heat-resistant polybenzoxazole films, meeting the stringent requirements of the microelectronics industry.

Implementation Method 1

Poly-o-hydroxyamides of the present disclosure can be used in photosensitive compositions to provide a positive tone wherein the photosensitive compositions are soluble in an aqueous alkaline solution, can form a fine pattern, and can achieve high resolution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotopolymerization: Photopolymerisation

Implementation Method 2

After photolithographic processing, the patterned layer is converted to a heat resistant polybenzoxazole film by application of additional heating

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conversion: Phase Change

Data Source

PatentUS20250188311A1Poly-o-hydroxyamides comprising novel indane bis-o-aminophenols, photosensitive compositions, dielectric films, and buffer coatings containing the same
Publication Date: 2025.06.12 FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS U S A INC
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AI summary

This disclosure describes highly soluble novel poly-o-hydroxyamides containing new indane bis-o-aminophenols, photosensitive compositions containing same, and methods and articles for use thereof.