Abstract: A pattern forming method contains: (i) a step of forming a bottom anti-reflective coating on a substrate by using a first resin composition (I), (ii) a step of forming a resist film on the bottom anti-reflective coating by using a second resin composition (II), (iii) a step of exposing a multi-layered film having the bottom anti-reflective coating and the resist film, and (iv) a step of developing the bottom anti-reflective coating and the resist film in the exposed multi-layered film by using an organic solvent-containing developer to form a negative pattern.

Abstract: A pattern forming method contains: (i) a step of forming a first film on a substrate by using a first resin composition (I), (ii) a step of forming a second film on the first film by using a second resin composition (II) different from the resin composition (I), (iii) a step of exposing a multi-layered film having the first film and the second film, and (iv) a step of developing the first film and the second film in the exposed multi-layered film by using an organic solvent-containing developer to form a negative pattern.

Abstract: There is provided an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition containing a compound represented by Formula (1): wherein R1 represents a polycyclic aromatic group or a polycyclic heterocyclic aromatic group, R2 represents a (n+2)-valent saturated hydrocarbon group. R3 represents a (m+2)-valent saturated hydrocarbon group, R4 and R5 each independently represent a substituent, Q represents a linking group containing a heteroatom, m and n each independently represent an integer of 0 to 12, when n is 2 or more, R4's may be the same or different, R4's may be linked to each other to form a non-aromatic ring together with R2, when m is 2 or more, R5's may be the same or different, and R5's may be linked to each other to form a non-aromatic ring together with R3, and X? represents a non-nucleophilic anion.

Abstract: The pattern forming method of the present invention includes (i) forming a film using an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition which contains a resin (A) which has a repeating unit including a group capable of generating a polar group by being decomposed due to an action of an acid and a repeating unit including a carboxyl group, a compound (B) which generates an acid according to irradiation with actinic rays or radiation, and a solvent (C); (ii) exposing the film using a KrF excimer laser, extreme ultraviolet rays, or an electron beam; and (iii) forming a negative tonetone pattern by developing the exposed film using a developer which includes an organic solvent.

Abstract: A pattern forming method contains: (i) a step of forming a bottom anti-reflective coating on a substrate by using a first resin composition (I), (ii) a step of forming a resist film on the bottom anti-reflective coating by using a second resin composition (II), (iii) a step of exposing a multi-layered film having the bottom anti-reflective coating and the resist film, and (iv) a step of developing the bottom anti-reflective coating and the resist film in the exposed multi-layered film by using an organic solvent-containing developer to form a negative pattern.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a pattern, including forming a film comprising an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising, resin (A) comprising any of repeating units of general formula (I) below, which resin when acted on by an acid, decreases its solubility in a developer comprising an organic solvent, and a compound (B) expressed by any of general formulae (B-1) to (B-3) below, which compound when exposed to actinic rays or radiation, generates an acid, exposing the film to actinic rays or radiation, and developing the exposed film with a developer comprising an organic solvent to thereby obtain a negative pattern.

Abstract: A pattern forming method includes: (i) forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition; (ii) exposing the film, so as to form an exposed film; and (iii) developing the exposed film by using an organic solvent-containing developer, wherein the chemical amplification resist composition contains: (A) a resin substantially insoluble in alkali; (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation; (C) a crosslinking agent; and (D) a solvent, a negative chemical amplification resist composition used in the method, and a resist film formed from the negative chemical amplification resist composition.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed comprising the steps of: providing a substrate having a first region, a second region and a plurality of gate electrodes which are formed on the first and second regions of the substrate; forming a mask film to expose the first region of the substrate while covering the second region of the substrate, such that the mask film has a negative lateral profile at a boundary between the first and second regions of the substrate; forming sigma trenches in the first region of the substrate by etching the first region of the substrate using the mask film and the gate electrodes as a mask; and forming an epitaxial layer in each of the sigma trenches.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a pattern, including (a) forming a chemically amplified resist composition into a film, (b) exposing the film to light, (c) developing the exposed film with a developer containing an organic solvent, and (d) rinsing the developed film with a rinse liquid containing an organic solvent, which rinse liquid has a specific gravity larger than that of the developer.

Abstract: A negative pattern forming method, includes: (i) forming a film having a film thickness of 200 nm or more from a chemical amplification resist composition containing (A) a resin capable of increasing a polarity of the resin (A) by an action of an acid to decrease a solubility of the resin (A) for a developer containing one or more organic solvents, (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation, and (C) a solvent; (ii) exposing the film, so as to form an exposed film; and (iii) developing the exposed film with a developer containing one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: A pattern forming method including: (i) forming a film using an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition containing a resin (A) having a repeating unit having a group generating a polar group upon being decomposed by the action of an acid, and a repeating unit having an aromatic group, a compound (B) generating an acid upon irradiation with actinic rays or radiation, and a solvent (C); (ii) exposing the film; and (iii) developing the exposed film using a developer including an organic solvent to form a negative tone pattern, wherein the resin (A) is a resin having a repeating unit having a naphthyl group, and the like, and/or the actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition contains a compound (D) having a naphthalene ring, and the like.

Abstract: A pattern forming method contains: (i) a step of forming a first film on a substrate by using a first resin composition (I), (ii) a step of forming a second film on the first film by using a second resin composition (II) different from the resin composition (I), (iii) a step of exposing a multi-layered film having the first film and the second film, and (iv) a step of developing the first film and the second film in the exposed multi-layered film by using an organic solvent-containing developer to form a negative pattern.

Abstract: A pattern forming method comprising (i) a step of forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition (ii) a step of exposing the film, and (iii) a step of developing the exposed film by using an organic solvent-containing developer, wherein the chemical amplification resist composition contains (A) a resin containing a repeating unit having two or more hydroxyl groups, (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation, (C) a crosslinking agent and (D) a solvent; a pattern formed by the pattern forming method; a chemical amplification resist composition used in the pattern forming method; and a resist film formed using the chemical amplification resist composition.

Abstract: A pattern forming method contains: (i) a step of forming a bottom anti-reflective coating on a substrate by using a first resin composition (I), (ii) a step of forming a resist film on the bottom anti-reflective coating by using a second resin composition (II), (iii) a step of exposing a multi-layered film having the bottom anti-reflective coating and the resist film, and (iv) a step of developing the bottom anti-reflective coating and the resist film in the exposed multi-layered film by using an organic solvent-containing developer to form a negative pattern.

Abstract: A pattern forming method includes: (i) forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition that contains (A) a resin, (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation and (C) a tertiary alcohol; (ii) exposing the film; and (iii) performing development by using a developer containing an organic solvent.

Abstract: A pattern forming method comprising: (i) a step of forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition, (ii) a step of exposing the film, and (iii) a step of developing the exposed film by using an organic solvent-containing developer, wherein the resist composition contains: (A) a resin, (B) a nonionic compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation, (C) a crosslinking agent, and (D) a solvent.

Abstract: A pattern forming method includes: (i) forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition that contains (A) a resin, (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation and (C) a tertiary alcohol; (ii) exposing the film; and (iii) performing development by using a developer containing an organic solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming pattern including (a) forming a chemically amplified resist composition into a film, (b) exposing the film to light, and (c) developing the exposed film with a developer containing a first organic solvent, wherein in the developer, particles each having a diameter of 0.3 ?m or greater amount to a density of 30 particles/ml or less.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed comprising the steps of: providing a substrate having a first region, a second region and a plurality of gate electrodes which are formed on the first and second regions of the substrate; forming a mask film to expose the first region of the substrate while covering the second region of the substrate, such that the mask film has a negative lateral profile at a boundary between the first and second regions of the substrate; forming sigma trenches in the first region of the substrate by etching the first region of the substrate using the mask film and the gate electrodes as a mask; and forming an epitaxial layer in each of the sigma trenches.

Abstract: There is provided a pattern forming method comprising: (i) a step of forming a first film on a substrate by using a first resin composition (I), (ii) a step of forming a second film on the first film by using a second resin composition (II) different from the resin composition (I), (iii) a step of exposing a multi-layered film having the first film and the second film, and (iv) a step of developing the first film and the second film in the exposed multi-layered film by using an organic solvent-containing developer to form a negative pattern.