2-dimensional patterning employing tone inverted graphoepitaxy

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PATENT NO 9581899
APP PUB NO 20160358776A1
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13686058

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After formation of a template layer over a neutral polymer layer, a self-assembling block copolymer material is applied and self-assembled. The template layer includes a first linear portion, a second linear portion that is shorter than the first linear portion, and blocking template structures having a greater width than the second linear portion. The self-assembling block copolymer material is phase-separated into alternating lamellae in regions away from the widthwise-extending portion. The blocking template structures perturb, and cause termination of, the lamellae. A cavity parallel to the first and second linear portions and terminating in self-alignment to the blocking template structures is formed upon selective removal of a polymeric block component. The pattern of the cavity can be inverted and transferred into the material layer to form fins having different lengths.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Guillorn, Michael A Yorktown Heights, US 268 5073
Lai, Kafai Poughkeepsie, US 77 776
Pitera, Jed W Portola Valley, US 9 38
Tsai, Hsinyu White Plains, US 64 644

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