AZ BARLi II Solvent Compatible Bottom Antireflective Coating for i-line Process Data Package The information contained herein is, as far as we are aware, true and accurate. However, no representations or warranties, either express or implied, whether of merchantable quality, fitness for any particular purpose or of any other nature are hereby made in respect of the information contained in this presentation or the product or products which are the subject of it. In providing this material, no license or other rights, whether express or implied, are given with respect to any existing or pending patent, patent application, trademarks, or other intellectual property right.
AZ BARLi II Coating Material Features, Process, and Performance AZ s bottom antireflective coating material, AZ BARLi II coating, is tailor-made to yield near-optimum values for refractive indices (n and k) for i-line lithography, which ensures minimum reflectivity and maximum swing reduction for photoresist layers. AZ BARLi II coating material is formulated in photoresist-compatible solvents to simplify edge bead removal process and to be both environmentally and user friendly. Composed of highly absorptive polymer-bound dyes, this material provides excellent coating uniformity and step coverage. Other features include high etch selectivity and good thermal stability.
Features/Benefits AZ BARLi II Coating Material Highly absorptive polymer-bound dye used as the bottom antireflective coating for i-line photoresists Near-optimal optical constants (n/k=1.63/0.31) for maximum swing reduction at the optimal film thicknesses (910Å and 1960 Å) Formulated with photoresist-compatible solvents to simplify EBR process and to be end-user friendly Excellent coating uniformity and step coverage profile High etch selectivity, comparable to AZ BARLi coating material High thermal stability up to 230 C No intermixing with photoresist layer after soft baking Two thickness grades, AZ BARLi II 90 and 200, provide the optimal film thickness for the first and the second swing minimum respectively
Optical Constants of AZ BARLi and AZ BARLi II Coatings Near-optimal values of n and k at 365 nm, both AZ BARLi and AZ BARLi II coatings are highly absorptive materials for i-line process Coating Wavelength (nm) n from spectr. ellipsometry k from spectr. ellipsometry BARLi 365 1.65 0.33 BARLi II 365 1.63 0.31 BARLi film baked at 150 C, BARLi II film baked at 200 C
Simulated Swing Reduction of Photoresist by AZ BARLi II Coating Resist (n=1.704-0.024i) on AZ BARLi II (n=1.63-0.31i) on Si (n=6.55-2.07i), 365nm 0.45 1 S R 0.4 Normalized Swing Amplitude 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 minimum reflectivity: 0.013% minimum swing amplitude: 1.80% 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 Reflectivity 0.05 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 BARLi II Thickness (µm) 0
130 Swing Curves of AZ 7908 Photoresist on AZ BARLi II Coatings p Energy (mj/cm²) 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95 1 1.05 1.1 Film Thickness [µm] AZ BARLi II at 900Å (blue) and 1960Å (red) SB 90 C/60sec, PEB 110 C/60sec, AZ 300MIF Developer, 70sec puddle @23 C AZ BARLi II coatings reduced swing amplitude by 80% at 900Å film thickness and 94% at 1960Å
Thermal Stability of AZ BARLi II Coating 0.36 Refractive Index K vs. Softbake Temperature 0.34 0.09µm 0.20µm K 0.32 0.3 0.28 140 160 180 200 220 240 SB Temperature ( C) Refractive index k changed < ±2% at softbake temperature from 160 C to 230 C, providing wide process latitude.
Spin Curves of AZ BARLi II Coatings Film Thickness (Å) 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 Spin Curve at 200 C Softbake 0.09µm 0.20µm 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 Spin Speed (rpm x 1000) Two thickness grades of AZ BARLi II coatings provide 1st and 2nd optimal FT respectively at standard operating conditions (spin @ 3000rpm,SB @ 200 C/60sec.)
Thermal Stability of AZ BARLi II Coating Abs. loss (%) 10 5 0-5 Absorbance loss vs. softbaking temperature Abs. Abs/µm -10 50 100 150 200 250 Softbake temperature ( C) Optical density of AZ BARLi II film varied < ±1.0 % from 50 C to 210 C, indicating high thermal stability.
Thermal Stability of AZ BARLi II Coating AZ BARLi II Film Loss vs. Soft Baking Temperature AZ BARLi II films soft baked at 200 C for 60 sec., and then soaked in EL for 60 sec. 50 Film Loss (%) 40 30 20 10 0 Sampe1 Sample2-10 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 Bake Temperature ( C) No intermixing with photoresist solvents observed after soft baking at 170 C or higher
Etch Test of AZ BARLi and AZ BARLi II Coatings Both AZ BARLi and BARLi II coatings are highly etchable Etch Rate (Å/min) 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Etch Rate vs. Softbake Temperature BARLi II BARLi Softbake Temperature ( C) AZ 7900 170 C 200 C 230 C Etch conditions: Samco RIE-10N, CHF 3 /O 2 in 40/10 sccm, 60w, 60 seconds.
Etch Selectivity of AZ BARLi and AZ BARLi II Coatings Both AZ BARLi and AZ BARLi II coatings showed etch selectivity of higher than 1.4 vs. Novolak-based photoresist 1.6 1.4 Etch selectivity 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 AZ 7900 170 C 200 C 230 C 0.0 BARLi II BARLi Softbake Temperature ( C) Etch conditions: Samco RIE-10N, CHF 3 /O 2 in 40/10 sccm, 60w, 60 seconds.
Sublimation Test of AZ BARLi and BARLi II Coatings AZ BARLi II coating showed high thermal stability and no sublimation of absorptive materials at up to 240 C Quartz plate Wafer Hot Plate Sublimation test: AZ BARLi II coated @ 0.3 µm onto ten 4 Si-wafers and each baked for 120sec, quartz wafer measured for absorbance after 10 Siwafers baked. 0.600 UV absorbance of quartz plate UV Absorbance 0.500 0.400 0.300 0.200 0.100 0.000 200 C 220 C 240 C AZ BARLi II AZ BARLi
Topography Profiles of AZ BARLi II Coating AZ BARLi II coating showed good conformity properties AZ BARLi II material coated onto SiO 2 wafers with contact holes at ~1.7 µm deep and 0.4 µm open.
SEM Micrographs of AZ 7908 Resist on AZ BARLi II and AZ BARLi Resolution better than 0.32µm, showed AZ BARLi II and AZ BARLi coatings are comparable AZ BARLi II: 0.30µm 0.32µm 0.34µm 0.36µm 0.38µm AZ BARLi: 0.30µm 0.32µm 0.34µm 0.36µm 0.38µm AZ BARLi II &AZ BARLi FT at 0.19µm, SB 200 C/60sec., AZ 7908 FT at 0.97µm, SB 90 C/60sec., PEB 110 C/60sec., Developer AZ 300MIF 23 C/70sec., Exposure Nikon 0.54NA i-line.
SEM Micrographs of AZ 7908 Resist on AZ BARLi II and BARLi DOF 1.2µm (at 0.34µm), comparable performance for both AZ BARLi II and AZ BARLi coatings. AZ BARLi II DOF: -0.8µm -0.6µm -0.4µm -0.2µm 0.0µm +0.2µm +0.4µm AZ BARLi DOF: -0.8µm -0.6µm -0.4µm -0.2µm 0.0µm +0.2µm +0.4µm AZ BARLi II & AZ BARLi FT at 0.19µm, SB 200 C/60sec., AZ 7908 FT at 0.97µm, SB 90 C/60sec., PEB 110 C/60sec., Developer AZ 300MIF 23 C/70sec., Exposure Nikon 0.54NA i-line.
Recommended Standard Process Substrate Pre-Treatment HMDS not recommended. Spin Process Target thickness: 910Å for AZ BARLi II 90 1960Å for AZ BARLi II 200 Spin and EBR process similar to photoresist process. Apply static or dynamic dispense at 500-1000rpm. Final spin speed approx. 3000rpm, actual setting depends on equipment, set spin speed to meet target thickness as above. EBR Process AZ EBR70/30 recommended for best result. Also compatible to EL, PGME, or other solvents.
Recommended Standard Process (continued) Softbake Recommended setting: 200 C/60seconds on contact hotplate. Depending on equipment, temperature may be set between 180 C to 220 C and proximity bake may be applied. Strip AZ 300T and 400T strippers are recommended. Solvent Safety BARLi II coatings are formulated with EL/PGME. Storage Storing in refrigeration is recommended. Shelf Life Shelf life in room temperature is 12 months.
AZ BARLi II Thickness Measurement The Cauchy coefficients for AZ BARLi II coating are: A = 1.6097 B = 0.0083014 C = 0.006187 ( measured by J. A. Woollam V.A.S.E. Spectroscopic Ellipsometer) They fit the following equation: n = A + B/ Σ 2 + C/ Σ 4 where B in µm 2, C in µm 4. If using nm, then multiply B by 10 6, C by 10 12 ; If using Å, then multiply B by 10 8, C by 10 16.
Summary AZ BARLi II coating material has near-optimum values of refractive indices for i-line lithography. AZ BARLi II coating material is formulated in photoresist compatible solvents. AZ BARLi II coating material performs comparable to AZ BARLi coating. AZ BARLi II coating material is composed of polymer-bound dyes, no sublimation of monomeric dyes and other materials during soft baking.