| abstract |
A positive type photoresist composition comprising at least one light-sensitive material, as defined herein, and an alkali-soluble novolak resin, has a high resolving power, particularly when used in semiconductor devices, accurately reproduces mask dimensions over a wide photomask line width range, from a resist pattern in a cross-sectional form having a high aspect ratio in a pattern having a line width of no greater than 1 mu m, has a wide developing latitude and excellent heat resistance. |