248-nm (KrF) Anti-Reflective Coatings

The 248-nm product line extends the useable life of your DUV equipment into the sub 0.10-µm range for critical dimension.

Brewer Science® Developer Soluble Anti-Reflective Coating

ARC® DS-K101 Coating

ARC® DS-K101 is specially formulated to meet the needs of KrF photoligraphy for a BARC and to augment the effectiveness of the thin photoresist used in implant applications. The use of a developer-soluble BARC can improve throughput while reducing the cost of ownership of DUV processing.

Brewer Science® ESCAP Photoresist Compatible ARC® Materials

DUV 252 Coating

The DUV 252 coating is specifically designed to be compatible with ESCAP DUV photoresists and for use in the dual damascene process. Their planarizing characteristics ensure better control of resist thickness over steps to minimize reflective notching and improve CD control.

DUV 112 Coating

The DUV 112 coating is specifically designed for certain devices that require a very low defect BARC. DUV 112 coating has demonstrated to have extremely high resolution, broad resist compatibility, high etch rate, excellent shelf life in normal storage conditions and easy to process.

DUV 42S Family

DUV 42S coating is compatible with ESCAP photoresists. DUV 42S utilizes a conformal design and an increased etch rate while optimizing step coverage. DUV 42S coating is optimized to meet the requirements of the < 0.10-µm design rule.

Brewer Science® Acetal Photoresist Compatible ARC® Material

DUV 96 Coating

DUV 96 is a general purpose 248-nm BARC with a very fast etch rate combined with optical properties that allow thin film reflectivity minimum, together minimizing resist loss to conduct BARC open etch.

DUV 44 Coating

DUV 44 coating is designed for < 0.18-µm design rules. DUV 44 demonstrates excellent profiles with a broad range of Acetal photoresists. This product provides a planar, fast etching BARC layer.

Optical Properties of the 248-nm ARC® Product Line


Brewer Science Product

n

k

Cauchy A

Cauchy B

Cauchy C

DUV 252 Coating

1.47

0.41

1.55

1.33E-02

0.0

DUV 112 Coating

1.48

0.42

1.55

5.66E-03

1.24E-03

DUV 96 Coating

1.76

0.41

1.547

0.014

0.00

DUV 44 Coating

1.48

0.41

1.55

5.66E-3

1.24E-3

DUV 42S Coating

1.48

0.41

1.55

5.66E-3

1.24E-3

ARC® DS-K101 Coating

1.76

0.41

1.584

1.68E-3

0.0


Photoresist Compatibilities of the 248-nm ARC® Product Line


Product

Acetal

ESCAP

Hybrid

Via Fill

DUV 252 Coating

 

 

DUV 112 Coating

 

 

DUV 96 Coating

 

DUV 44 Coating

 

 

 

DUV 42S Coating

 

√*

 

ARC® DS-K101 Coating

√*

 

*Dependent on BARC thickness.

Contact Brewer Science

For more information, fill out an inquiry form or call 573.364.0300 (US) to talk directly with a technical representative. Brewer Science welcomes the opportunity to provide quality solutions for your specific applications.


All ARC® products are PFOS Free, for your health and the safety of the environment.