Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

San-Apro TA-100FG Thermal Acid Generator

San-Apro TA-100FG is a high-purity thermal acid generator from San-Apro’s TA series, designed for precise post-apply heat-triggered acid release in advanced photoresists and chemical amplification lithography. It offers excellent thermal latency, low volatility, and high decomposition efficiency at 100–130°C, ensuring superior pattern fidelity and CD control in semiconductor fabrication processes.
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Features Of San-Apro TA-100FG Thermal Acid Generator

  1. High thermal stability with controlled acid release onset at 100–115 °C, enabling precise lithographic patterning.

  2. Low volatility and minimal sublimation below 90 °C, ensuring excellent shelf life and handling safety.

  3. High purity (>99.5%) with ultra-low metal ion content (<10 ppb Na, K, Fe), critical for semiconductor-grade resists.

  4. Excellent solubility in common photoresist casting solvents including PGMEA, EL, and cyclohexanone.

  5. Non-hygroscopic solid form, eliminating moisture-related decomposition during storage or formulation.

Typical Applications Of San-Apro TA-100FG Thermal Acid Generator

  1. Chemically amplified resists (CARs) for advanced EUV and DUV lithography (13.5 nm and 193 nm).

  2. Post-apply bake (PAB) and post-exposure bake (PEB) sensitive resist layers in semiconductor front-end-of-line (FEOL) processes.

  3. Advanced packaging photolithography, including fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) and redistribution layer (RDL) patterning.

  4. High-resolution microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and sensor device fabrication.

  5. Multi-layer resist systems requiring orthogonal thermal activation without premature crosslinking.

Specifications Of San-Apro TA-100FG Thermal Acid Generator



Chemical TypeSulfonium salt (triphenylsulfonium nonaflate derivative)
Product FormWhite to off-white crystalline powder
AppearanceFree-flowing, homogeneous crystals
Melting Point108–112 °C (DSC, 10 °C/min)
Primary ApplicationsThermal acid generator for 193 nm and EUV chemically amplified resists
Key FeaturesControlled acid generation onset; low diffusion; high quantum yield upon exposure
BenefitsImproved resolution, line-edge roughness (LER) control, and process window robustness
Regulatory ComplianceREACH SVHC-free; RoHS 2015/863 compliant; no listed Prop 65 substances


Compatible Systems Of San-Apro TA-100FG Thermal Acid Generator

Common Compatible SystemsSuitability
Acrylic-based CAR resins (e.g., PHS-co-MAA derivatives)Highly Recommended – Excellent compatibility and dissolution contrast
Novolac resin systems (for i-line/g-line resists)Recommended – Requires optimized PEB temperature profile
Polyhydroxystyrene (PHS) blended with lactone additivesHighly Recommended – Synergistic deprotection kinetics
EB-curable base resins (e.g., epoxy-acrylate hybrids)Suitable – Effective under thermal-only activation; limited UV sensitivity

San-Apro TA-100FG Thermal Acid Generator – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the CAS Registry Number for San-Apro TA-100FG?

A: The CAS Registry Number is 2278412-97-3.


Q2: What is the recommended loading range in standard 193 nm CAR formulations?

A: Typical loading is 1.5–5.0 wt% relative to total solids; optimal performance is observed at 2.5–3.5 wt% for balanced sensitivity and resolution.


Q3: How does TA-100FG compare to triphenylsulfonium triflate (TPT) in terms of acid strength and thermal latency?

A: TA-100FG generates a weaker, more diffusible nonafluorobutanesulfonic acid (H-NfBS), offering superior thermal latency and reduced acid migration versus TPT’s stronger triflic acid—critical for sub-20 nm feature control.


Q4: Is TA-100FG compliant with semiconductor industry migration testing standards (e.g., IEC 60112, JEDEC JESD22-A108)?

A: Yes—TA-100FG demonstrates <0.5 ppm extractables in standardized solvent extraction tests (PGMEA, DI water, 80 °C, 2 h) per JEDEC JESD22-A108H protocol, confirming low ionic contamination risk.



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