Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1543134 | Photonics and Nanostructures - Fundamentals and Applications | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Roughness reduction of a submicron waveguide profile in chemically amplified negative resist is here performed by proper selection of an alkali-based developer, taking into account that its smaller molecules lead to smoother resist surface by altering the developing mechanism of aggregate extraction performed with standard quaternary ammonium hydroxide. Roughness is then analyzed by means of classical Atomic Force Microscope inspection; furthermore, a non-invasive line edge roughness analysis approach based on top-down scanning electron microscope acquisition gives comparable results, in terms of standard deviation and molecular aggregate periodicity.
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Authors
M.C. Ubaldi, V. Stasi, U. Colombo, D. Piccinin, M. Martinelli,