摘要 |
A chemically amplified positive resist composition which is suitable for use in an exposure process utilizing an ArF excimer laser and is capable of forming a resist coat exhibiting a high hydrophillcity; is excellent in adhesion to a substrate and satisfactory in resist performance characteristics; and comprisesa resin (X) which has a polymeric unit(a) derived from dihydroxy-1-adamantyl (meth)acrylate and a polymeric unit(b) derived from 2-alkyl-2-adamantyl (meth)acrylate, and which, per se, is insoluble or slightly soluble in alkali but becomes soluble in alkali due to an action of acid; and an acid generating agent (Y). |