Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for norbornane-type ballast materials, norbornane-type photoactive compounds derived from such ballast materials and alkali-soluble positive-tone polymer compositions that encompass such norbornane-type photoactive compounds and one of a PBO or PNB resin.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for norbornane-type ballast materials, norbornane-type photoactive compounds derived from such ballast materials and alkali-soluble positive-tone polymer compositions that encompass such norbornane-type photoactive compounds and one of a PBO or PNB resin.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for norbornane-type ballast materials, norbornane-type photoactive compounds derived from such ballast materials and alkali-soluble positive-tone polymer compositions that encompass such norbornane-type photoactive compounds and one of a PBO or PNB resin.

Abstract: A positive photosensitive resin composition includes (A) a polybenzoxazole precursor resin, (B) a photosensitive diazoquinone compound, (C) a hindered phenol antioxidant shown by the following general formula (1), and (D) a phenol compound shown by the following general formula (2). Formula (1) is: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a is an integer from 1 to 3, and b is an integer from 1 to 3. Formula (2) is: wherein R2 represents a methylene group or a single bond, c is an integer from 1 to 3, and d is an integer from 1 to 3. A protective film, an interlayer insulating film, and a semiconductor device and a display element using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a positive photosensitive resin composition which produces no scum and has high sensitivity and high resolution, a cured film, a protecting film, an insulating film, a semiconductor device using the same. The positive photosensitive resin composition of the present invention comprises a specific polyamide resin (A) and a photosensitive agent (B) comprising an ester of a specific phenolic compound with at least one of 1,2-naphthoquinonediazide-4 sulfonic acid and 1,2-naphthoquinonediazide-5-sulfonic acid. The cured film of the present invention comprises a cured product of the positive photosensitive resin composition. The protecting film and insulating film of the present invention comprise the cured film each. The semiconductor device and display device of the present invention have the cured film each.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for norbornane-type ballast materials, norbornane-type photoactive compounds derived from such ballast materials and alkali-soluble positive-tone polymer compositions that encompass such norbornane-type photoactive compounds and one of a PBO or PNB resin.

Abstract: A positive photosensitive resin composition includes (A) a polybenzoxazole precursor resin, (B) a photosensitive diazoquinone compound, (C) a hindered phenol antioxidant shown by the following general formula (1), and (D) a phenol compound shown by the following general formula (2). Formula (1) is: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a is an integer from 1 to 3, and b is an integer from 1 to 3. Formula (2) is: wherein R2 represents a methylene group or a single bond, c is an integer from 1 to 3, and d is an integer from 1 to 3. A protective film, an interlayer insulating film, and a semiconductor device and a display element using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a positive photosensitive resin composition which produces no scum and has high sensitivity and high resolution, a cured film, a protecting film, an insulating film, a semiconductor device using the same. The positive photosensitive resin composition of the present invention comprises a specific polyamide resin (A) and a photosensitive agent (B) comprising an ester of a specific phenolic compound with at least one of 1,2-naphthoquinonediazide-4-sulfonic acid and 1,2-naphthoquinonediazide-5-sulfonic acid. The cured film of the present invention comprises a cured product of the positive photosensitive resin composition. The protecting film and insulating film of the present invention comprise the cured film each. The semiconductor device and display device of the present invention have the cured film each.

Abstract: Some embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to norbornene-type polymers and to photosensitive dielectric resin compositions formed therefrom. Other embodiments relate to films formed from such compositions and to devices, such as electrical, electronic and optoelectronic devices, that encompass such films.

Abstract: A positive-type photosensitive resin composition comprises (A) an alkali-soluble resin having at least a polybenzoxazole precursor structure, (B) a sensitizer, and (C) a cyclic compound having an alcoholic hydroxyl group. A protecting layer and an insulating layer include a cured layer which is a cured product of the positive-type photosensitive resin composition. A semiconductor device and a display device include the cured layer. According to the present invention, a highly reliable positive-type photosensitive resin composition can be obtained even when cured at a low temperature.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to achieve both prevention of scum generation in an open area and improvement in sensitivity in patterning process of the positive photosensitive resin composition. This objective can be achieved by a positive photosensitive resin composition comprising an alkali-soluble resin (A) containing an ingredient having a molecular weight of 80,000 or more in 0.5% or less and a photosensitizing agent (B), wherein the amount of said photosensitizing agent (B) is 10 parts by weight or more and 40 parts by weight or less to 100 parts by weight of said alkali-soluble resin (A).

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition includes an alkali-soluble resin having a polybenzoxazol precursor structure or a polyimide precursor structure, or both, and a photosensitizer, the alkali-soluble resin having a ratio ([A]/[B]) of a cyclization rate [A] (%) at 250° C. to a cyclization rate [B] (%) at 300° C. of 0.70 or more. According to the present invention, a photosensitive resin composition which is highly sensitive and has high productivity in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, a cured film, a protective film, an insulating film, and a semiconductor device and a display device using the cured film can be provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to norbornene-type polymers and to photosensitive dielectric resin compositions formed therefrom. Other embodiments relate to films formed from such compositions and to devices, such as electrical, electronic and optoelectronic devices, that encompass such films.

Abstract: Some embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to norbornene-type polymers and to photosensitive dielectric resin compositions formed therefrom. Other embodiments relate to films formed from such compositions and to devices, such as electrical, electronic and optoelectronic devices, that encompass such films.

Abstract: A positive-type photosensitive resin composition comprises (A) an alkali-soluble resin having at least a polybenzoxazole precursor structure, (B) a sensitizer, and (C) a cyclic compound having an alcoholic hydroxyl group. A protecting layer and an insulating layer include a cured layer which is a cured product of the positive-type photosensitive resin composition. A semiconductor device and a display device include the cured layer. According to the present invention, a highly reliable positive-type photosensitive resin composition can be obtained even when cured at a low temperature.

Abstract: Some embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to norbornene-type polymers and to photosensitive dielectric resin compositions formed therefrom. Other embodiments relate to films formed from such compositions and to devices, such as electrical, electronic and optoelectronic devices, that encompass such films.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive-working photosensitive resin composition with high sensitivity that gives a pattern having a high resolution and a high film thickness retention rate. In other words, the present invention provides a positive-working photosensitive resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyamide and 1 to 50 parts by weight of a photosensitive material, that is, a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-5-sulfonate ester compound or a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-4-sulfonate ester compound of a phenol compound. In addition, the present invention provides a positive-working photosensitive resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyamide, 1 to 50 parts by weight of a photosensitive material, that is, a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-5-sulfonate ester compound or a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-4-sulfonate ester compound of a phenol compound and 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phenol compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive-working photosensitive resin composition with high sensitivity that gives a pattern having a high resolution and a high film thickness retention rate. In other words, the present invention provides a positive-working photosensitive resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyamide and 1 to 50 parts by weight of a photosensitive material, that is, a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-5-sulfonate ester compound or a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-4-sulfonate ester compound of a phenol compound. In addition, the present invention provides a positive-working photosensitive resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyamide, 1 to 50 parts by weight of a photosensitive material, that is, a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-5-sulfonate ester compound or a 1,2-naphthoquinone-2-diazide-4-sulfonate ester compound of a phenol compound and 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phenol compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive photosensitive resin composition which can form a pattern of high resolution and high residual film ratio and has high sensitivity.

Abstract: The present invention alleviates the operational problems in production of flip chips and provides a semiconductor device superior in various reliabilities. The preset invention lies in an encapsulated semiconductor device comprising: (a) a polybenzoxazole resin film for chip protection, obtained by coating, on a circuit-formed chip, a positive photosensitive resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyamide and 1 to 100 parts by weight of a photosensitive diazoquinone compound, and subjecting the coated composition to patterning and curing, and (b) a bump electrode.