Abstract:
A photoacid generator compound has the formula (I):wherein A is a substituted or unsubstituted, monocyclic, polycyclic, or fused polycyclic Cor greater cycloaliphatic group optionally comprising O, S, N, F, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing, Ris H, a single bond, or a substituted or unsubstituted Calkyl group, wherein when Ris a single bond, Ris covalently bonded to a carbon atom of A, each Ris independently H, F, or Cfluoroalkyl, wherein at least one Ris not hydrogen, L is a linking group comprising a sulfonate group, a sulfonamide group, or a Csulfonate or sulfonamide-containing group, Z is an organic or inorganic cation, p is an integer of 0 to 10, k is 1 or 2, m is an integer of 0 or greater, and n is an integer of 1 or greater. A precursor compound to the photoacid generator, a photoresist composition including the photoacid generator, and a substrate coated with the photoresist composition, are also disclosed.