Photoresist O-quinone diazide containing composition and resist mask formation process

摘要

A resist composition includes an alkali soluble resin, a light sensitive diazo compound, and a thermally activated free radical initiator. Resist masks are formed from the above composition by providing a layer of resist on a substrate, exposing the layer patternwise to radiation, removing portions of the layer with a developing solution, and heating the remaining portions of the layer at a temperature which activates the initiator and cross-links the resist to improve the physical characteristics of the resist layer and minimize pattern distortion.