摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pattern forming method which suppresses generation of standing waves, which allows formation of a pattern with high rectangularity while minimizing scum in patterning on a stepped substrate, which can achieve excellent exposure latitude and which is particularly suitable for KrF exposure, and to provide an active ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition used for the method, a resist film, a method for manufacturing an electronic device, and an electronic device.SOLUTION: The pattern forming method includes steps of: (1) forming a film by using an active ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising a resin (A) having a repeating unit having a group that is decomposed by an action of an acid to generate a polar group and a repeating unit having a carboxyl group, a compound (B) that generates an acid by irradiation with active rays or radiation, and a solvent (C); (2) exposing the film to KrF excimer laser light, extreme ultraviolet rays or an electron beam; and (3) forming a negative pattern by developing the exposed film by using a developing solution containing an organic solvent. |