Patent Publication Number: US-7585540-B2

Title: Method for manufacturing wiring substrate

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
   This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-098685 filed Mar. 30, 2004 which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. 
   BACKGROUND 
   1. Technical Field 
   The present invention relates to methods for manufacturing wiring substrates and methods for manufacturing electronic devices. 
   2. Related Art 
   Wirings are required to be patterned in high accuracy. For example, a subtractive method and an additive method are known as a method for forming wirings on a flexible substrate. In the subtractive method, a metal layer is formed over the entire surface of a flexible substrate, a photoresist is formed on the metal layer by patterning, and the metal layer is etched by using the photoresist as a barrier. In the additive method, a photoresist is formed on a flexible substrate by patterning, and a metal layer is deposited by a plating process in an opening section in the photoresist. 
   These methods have limitations in attaining a higher level of patterning accuracy because the measurement accuracy of wirings depends on the resolution of photoresist. Catalysts may be patterned by a laser beam. However, because parts of the catalysts are not necessarily completely removed when the patterning shape becomes minute, and there is a possibility of re-adhesion of the catalysts, this process is not adequate to pattern wirings in high accuracy. 
   It is an object of the present invention to pattern wirings in high accuracy with a simple manufacturing process. 
   SUMMARY 
   A method for manufacturing a wiring substrate, in accordance with the present invention, comprises the steps of: 
   (a) patterning a surface-active agent on a substrate having first and second areas to be remained in the first area; 
   (b) removing residue of the surface-active agent in the second area by wet-etching with an alkali; 
   (c) patterning a catalyst to be remained on one of the second area of the substrate and the surface-active agent; and 
   (d) depositing a metal layer on the catalyst to thereby form a wiring. 
   According to the present invention, residue of the surface-active agent generated in the second area is removed, such that the surface-active agent can be patterned in higher accuracy. Accordingly, wirings that match with minute pitches can be formed. 
   The method for manufacturing a wiring substrate may further include the steps of: 
   patterning the catalyst to be remained on the surface-active agent in the step (c), and 
   removing residue of the catalyst generated in the second area by wet-etching with an acid before the step (d). 
   According to this method, residue of the surface-active agent generated in the second area is removed, such that the surface-active agent can be patterned in higher accuracy. 
   The method for manufacturing a wiring substrate may further include the steps of: 
   patterning the catalyst to be remained in the second area of the substrate in the step (c), and 
   removing residue of the catalyst generated on the surface-active agent by wet-etching with an acid before the step (d). 
   According to this method, residue of the catalyst generated on the surface-active agent is removed, such that the catalyst can be patterned in higher accuracy. 
   In the method for manufacturing a wiring substrate, the step (a) may include the steps of: 
   (a 1 ) providing the surface-active agent in the first and second areas of the substrate, 
   (a 2 ) irradiating vacuum ultraviolet radiation to the second area of the substrate, and 
   (a 3 ) patterning the surface-active agent to be remained in the first area by washing the substrate. 
   Accordingly, the surface-active agent is patterned by the irradiation of vacuum ultraviolet radiation. As a result, metal layers can be deposited only to required portions along a specified pattern configuration. Therefore, for example, there is no need to form masks with resist layers or the like. 
   In the method for manufacturing a wiring substrate, the substrate may have at least one of a C—C, C═C, C—F, C—H, C—Cl, C—N, C—O, N—H and O—H bond. 
   In the method for manufacturing a wiring substrate, the substrate may have at least a C═C bond, and the vacuum ultraviolet radiation may have a property that is capable of decomposing at least a C═C bond. 
   In the method for manufacturing a wiring substrate, a source of light of the vacuum ultraviolet radiation may be an excimer lamp enclosing Xe gas therein. 
   In the method for manufacturing a wiring substrate, in the step (a), a droplet discharge method may be applied to pattern the surface-active agent. Accordingly, the surface-active agent is patterned by the droplet discharge method. As a result, metal layers can be deposited only to required portions along a specified pattern configuration. Therefore, for example, there is no need to form masks with resist layers or the like. 
   In the method for manufacturing a wiring substrate, the droplet discharge method may be an ink jet method. 
   A method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of: 
   (a) patterning a catalyst to be remained in a specified area of a substrate; 
   (b) removing residue of the catalyst generated in an area other than the specified area by wet-etching with an acid; and 
   (c) forming a wiring along the specified area by depositing a metal layer to the catalyst. 
   According to the present invention, residue of the catalyst generated in areas other than the specified area is removed, such that the catalyst can be patterned in higher accuracy. Therefore, wirings that match with minute pitches can be formed. 
   A method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with the present invention, includes the steps of: 
   (a) providing a first surface-active agent in first and second areas of a substrate; 
   (b) providing a second surface-active agent in the first area of the substrate; 
   (c) providing a catalyst on the second surface-active agent; 
   (d) removing residue of the catalyst generated on the first surface-active agent by wet-etching with an acid; and 
   (e) forming a wiring along the first area by precipitating a metal layer to the catalyst. 
   According to the present invention, residue of the catalyst generated on the first surface-active agent is removed, such that the catalyst can be patterned in higher accuracy. Therefore, wirings that match with minute pitches can be formed. Furthermore, by providing the surface-active agents with a two-layer structure, the catalyst can be selectively provided on either of the surface-active agents, such that metal layers can be deposited only in required portions along a specified pattern configuration. Therefore, for example, there is no need to form masks with resist layers or the like. 
   A method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of: 
   (a) providing a first surface-active agent in first and second areas of a substrate; 
   (b) providing a second surface-active agent in the first area of the substrate; 
   (c) providing a catalyst on the first surface-active agent; 
   (d) removing residue of the catalyst generated on the second surface-active agent by wet-etching with an acid; and 
   (e) forming a wiring along the second area by depositing a metal layer to the catalyst. 
   According to the present invention, residue of the catalyst generated on the second surface-active agent is removed, such that the catalyst can be patterned in higher accuracy. Therefore, wirings that match with minute pitches can be formed. Furthermore, by providing the surface-active agents with a two-layer structure, the catalyst can be selectively provided on either of the surface-active agents, such that metal layers can be deposited only in required portions along a specified pattern configuration. Therefore, for example, there is no need to form masks with resist layers or the like. 
   A method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of: 
   (a) irradiating vacuum ultraviolet radiation to a second area of a substrate having a first area and the second area, to decompose interatomic bonds in the second area of the substrate; 
   (b) providing a catalyst in the first and second areas of the substrate; 
   (c) patterning the catalyst to be remained in the first area by washing the substrate; 
   (d) removing residue of the catalyst generated in the second area by wet-etching with an acid; and 
   (e) forming a wiring along the first area by precipitating a metal layer to the catalyst. 
   According to the present invention, residue of the catalyst generated on the second surface-active agent is removed, such that the catalyst can be patterned in higher accuracy. Therefore, wirings that match with minute pitches can be formed. Furthermore, because the catalyst is patterned by the irradiation of vacuum ultraviolet radiation, metal layers can be deposited only in required portions along a specified pattern configuration. For this reason, for example, there is no need to form masks with resist layers or the like. 
   A method for manufacturing an electronic device in accordance with the present invention includes the method for manufacturing a wiring substrate described above, and further includes the steps of mounting a semiconductor chip having an integrated circuit on the wiring substrate, and mounting the wiring substrate on a circuit substrate. 

   
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       FIG. 1(A)-FIG .  1 (C) are views illustrating a first embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 2(A)  and  FIG. 2(B)  are views illustrating the first embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 3(A)-FIG .  3 (D) are views illustrating the first embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 4(A)  and  FIG. 4(B)  are views illustrating the first embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 5(A)  and  FIG. 5(B)  are views illustrating the first embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 6  is a view illustrating the first embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 7  is a view illustrating the first embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 8(A)  and  FIG. 8(B)  are views illustrating a second embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 9(A)  and  FIG. 9(B)  are views illustrating the second embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 10(A)-FIG .  10 (C) are views illustrating the second embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 11(A)  and  FIG. 11(B)  are views illustrating the second embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 12  (A) and  FIG. 12(B)  are views illustrating the second embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 13  is a view illustrating an electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, 
       FIG. 14(A)-FIG .  14 (C) are views illustrating a third embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 15(A)  and  FIG. 15(B)  are views illustrating the third embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 16  is a view illustrating the third embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 17(A)-FIG .  17 (C) are views illustrating the third embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 18(A)  and  FIG. 18(B)  are views illustrating the third embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 19(A)  and  FIG. 19(B)  are views illustrating the third embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 20(A)-FIG .  20 (C) are views illustrating a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 21(A)  and  FIG. 21(B)  are views illustrating the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 22(A)  and  FIG. 22(B)  are views illustrating the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 23(A)-FIG .  23 (C) are views illustrating a fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 24(A)-FIG .  24 (C) are views illustrating the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 25(A)-FIG .  25 (D) are views illustrating the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 26(A)-FIG .  26 (C) are views illustrating the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 27(A)-FIG .  27 (C) are views illustrating the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 28(A)-FIG .  28 (C) are views illustrating the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
   Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
   First Embodiment 
     FIG. 1(A)-FIG .  7  are views indicating a method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a wiring substrate is manufactured using an electroless plating method. 
   First Example of First Embodiment 
     FIG. 1(A)-FIG .  4 (B),  FIG. 6  and  FIG. 7  are views indicating a first example of the present embodiment.  FIG. 1(A)-FIG .  2 (B) are views for describing steps of the electroless plating method, and  FIG. 3(A)  - FIG. 4(B)  are views schematically illustrating a substrate in each of the steps of the electroless plating method. 
   A substrate (sheet)  10  may be a flexible substrate. As the flexible substrate, a FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), a COF (Chip On Film) substrate, or a TAB (Tape Automated Bonding) substrate may be used. The substrate  10  is formed from an organic material (for example, resin). As the substrate  10 , a polyimide substrate or a polyester substrate may be used. The substrate  10  has organic interatomic bonds. The substrate  10  may have at least one of C—C, C═C, C—F, C—H, C—Cl, C—N, C—O, N—H and O—H bonds. The substrate  10  may have at least C═C bonds. In the present embodiment, a wiring is formed on one of surfaces of the substrate  10 . Alternatively, wirings may be formed on both of the surfaces of the substrate  10 . The substrate  10  has first and second areas  12  and  14  (see  FIG. 1(C)  and  FIG. 3(D) ). The first and second areas  12  and  14  are areas in the surface of the substrate  10  where wirings are formed. 
   As a modified example, the substrate  10  may be composed of an inorganic material (for example, a glass substrate or a ceramic substrate), or may be composed of organic system and inorganic system compound material (for example glass epoxy substrate). 
   As shown in  FIG. 3(A) , a substrate with its surface potential (surface potential in a liquid) being a negative potential may be used as the substrate  10 . In the case of organic materials, the surface potential of the substrate  10  is often a negative potential. 
   As shown in  FIG. 1(A)  and  FIG. 3(B) , the substrate  10  may be washed with an alkali. By so doing, nonuniformity of the surface potential in the first and second areas  12  and  14  of the substrate  10  can be made uniformly in a negative potential. Concretely, the substrate  10  may be soaked in an alkaline solution (for example, sodium hydroxide with a concentration of 1 wt %-10 wt %)  16  in room temperature for about 10-60 minutes, and then it can be washed with water. When a surface portion of the substrate  10  is hydrolyzed by alkali washing, the surface portion becomes a hydrolyzed layer, and the surface portion also has a negative potential and its potential becomes more uniform than it is before the washing. 
   It is noted that, by conducting the alkali washing described above, cleaning and surface roughening treatments can be applied to the substrate  10  at the same time. Accordingly, the adhesion of a metal layer (wiring) can be improved. 
   As shown in  FIG. 1(B)  and  FIG. 3(C) , a surface-active agent  18  is provided in the first and second areas  12  and  14  of the substrate  10 . The surface-active agent  18  may be provided over the entire area of one of the surfaces of the substrate  10 . In accordance with the present embodiment, the first surface-active agent  18  has a property to cationize. As the surface-active agent  18 , a cationic system surface-active agent (a cation surface-active agent or one having a property equal to the same) may be used. In the present example, the surface potential of the first and second areas  12  and  14  of the substrate  10  is a negative potential. Accordingly, when the cationic system surface-active agent is used, the negative potential of the substrate  10  can be neutralized or reversed to a positive potential. It is noted that, by the use of the surface-active agent, the surface potential can be freely adjusted without depending on the property of the substrate  10 , and also the surface potential can be made uniform such that a stable potential surface can be formed. 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 1(B) , the substrate  10  is dipped in a surface-active agent solution  20 . More specifically, the substrate  10  is dipped in a cation surface-active agent solution of an alkyl ammonium chloride system at room temperature for about 1 minute to 10 minutes, and then washed with pure water. Then, the substrate  10  is placed in a room temperature atmosphere, and is sufficiently dried. 
   As shown in  FIG. 1(C)  and  FIG. 3(D) , among the surface-active agent  18  provided in the first and second areas  12  and  14 , portions thereof provided in the second area  14  are removed. In other words, the surface-active agent  18  is patterned to be remained along the first area  12 . 
   In the present example, vacuum ultraviolet radiation (VUV: vacuum ultraviolet radiation)  22  is irradiated to the second area  14  of the substrate  10 . More specifically, a mask  26  is disposed between a source of light  24  and the substrate  10 , and the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  is irradiated to the substrate  10  through the mask  26 . The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  is covered by a pattern  28  of the mask  26 , and penetrates other areas thereof. As the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  is irradiated, interatomic bonds in the second area  14  of the substrate  10  are (chemically) decomposed. In the present example, the second area  14  of the substrate  10  is not mechanically cut. According to the above, the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  is used mainly for the action to decompose interatomic bonds of the substrate  10 , and therefore its energy can be lowered compared with the case where the substrate  10  is cut. Accordingly, for example, distortion by heat can be prevented from being generated in the substrate  10 . Moreover, parts of the substrate  10  can be prevented from dispersing and adhering to other parts. 
   It is noted here that, in the present example, the first area  12  is an area where metal layers (wirings) are formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. The second area  14  has a configuration that is reverse to that of the first area  12  in the surface of the substrate  10 . 
   The wavelength of the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  may be 100 nm-200 nm (for example, 100 nm-180 nm). The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  has a property (for example, wavelength) that is capable of decomposing organic interatomic bonds. The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  may have a property (for example, wavelength) that is capable of decomposing at least C═C bonds of the substrate  10 . The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  may have a property (for example, wavelength) that is capable of decomposing all of interatomic bonds (at least one of C—C, C═C, C—F, C—H, C—Cl, C—N, C—O, N—H and O—H bonds) of the substrate  10 . An excimer lamp enclosing Xe gas therein may be used as a source of light  24  (with a wavelength of 172 nm). By using the lamp, a condenser lens for generating a laser beam and the time for scanning with the laser beam become unnecessary, and thus the manufacturing process can be simplified. 
   Concretely, as shown in  FIG. 1(C) , a mask  26  is disposed on a wiring forming surface of the substrate  10 . The mask  26  may be a photomask or a metal mask. For example, as the mask  26 , a mask of high purity silica glass for vacuum ultraviolet radiation (with a transmittance of 80% or higher to vacuum ultraviolet radiation) having a pattern of chrome formed thereon is used. In  FIG. 1(C) , the mask  26  is shown to be disposed above and separated from the substrate  10 , but the mask  26  is in effect disposed in contact with the substrate  10 . The source of light  24 , the mask  26 , and the substrate  10  may be disposed in a nitrogen atmosphere. The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22 , when it is in the nitrogen atmosphere, is irradiated up to the distance of about 10 mm without attenuating. When neither the substrate  10  nor the mask  26  comes in contact uniformly due to an elasticity and/or a warp of the substrate  10 , an outer circumference portion of the mask  26  may be retained with a holder, and the back of the substrate  10  may be pressed toward the mask  26  side in an area of the same size as the mask  26 . The source of light  24  is placed close to the substrate  10  as much as possible (for example, 10 mm or less). As the source of light  24 , for example, an excimer VUV/03 Cleaning Unit (Manufacturer&#39;s name; Ushio Electric Co., Model; UER20-172A/B, and Lamp specification; Dielectric barrier discharge excimer lamp enclosing Xe gas therein) may be used. When the material of the substrate  10  consists of polyimide, the output is adjusted to about 10 mW and irradiation is conducted for about ten minutes. In the present example, the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  is irradiated to one of the surfaces of the substrate  10 . However, when wirings are to be formed on both sides of the substrate  10 , the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22  may be irradiated to each of the faces of the substrate  10  one by one or to both of them at the same time. 
   After irradiation of the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22 , the substrate  10  is washed (for example, by wet washing). By so doing, portions in the substrate  10  where the interatomic bonds are decomposed are removed. In other words, by washing, the surface-active agent  18  on the second area  14  is removed. As the washing method, the substrate  10  may be dipped in a washing solution, or a shower thereof may be jetted to the substrate  10 . An alkaline solution (a strong alkaline solution or a weak alkaline solution) or pure water may be used as the washing solution. Shower washing with pure water or high-pressure jet washing with pure water may be applied as the shower method. Supersonic vibration may be added at the time of washing. By washing, the surface-active agent  18  remains in the first area  12 , and the surface-active agent  18  in the second area  14  is removed such that the surface of the substrate  10  is exposed. 
   As a modified example, when the substrate  10  includes an inorganic system material (glass or ceramic), portions of the surface-active agent provided in the second areas  14  are chemically decomposed by the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22 . Then, when the substrate  10  is later washed, the surface-active agent  18  in the second areas  14  can be removed. 
   Next, as shown in  FIG. 6 , wet-etching with an alkali is conducted. By this, residues of the surface-active agent  18  generated in a small amount in the second area  14  are removed. For example, the substrate  10  may be dipped in an etching solution (an alkaline solution)  90 , thereby conducting the wet-etching. More specifically, the substrate  10  may be dipped in a sodium hydroxide solution (5 wt %-20 wt % in concentration) for about 30 seconds to about 5 minutes. The entire substrate  10  may be uniformly wet-etched. Alternatively, only the second area  14  may be wet-etched with the first area  12  covered by a mask. As the wet-etch method, the dipping method described above may be used, or a shower (spray) method may be used. 
   In the present process, residues of the surface-active agent  18  generated in the second area  14  are removed, such that the surface-active agent  18  can be patterned in higher accuracy. More specifically, the existence or nonexistence of the surface-active agent  18  at a boundary section between the first and second areas  12  and  14  becomes clearly defined. Accordingly, wirings that match with minute pitches can be formed. 
   As shown in  FIG. 2(A)  and  FIG. 4(A) , a catalyst (plating catalyst)  30  is provided on a portion of the surface-active agent  18  remaining in the first area  12 . The catalyst  30  causes precipitation of a metal layer (plating layer) in an electroless plating liquid, and may be, for example, palladium. A resin for bonding may not be included in the catalyst  30 . 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 2(A) , the substrate  10  is dipped in a catalyst liquid  32  including tin-palladium. More specifically, the substrate  10  is dipped in a tin-palladium colloidal catalyst liquid of approximately PH1 for 30 seconds-3 minutes at room temperature, and then sufficiently washed with clear water. Tin-palladium colloidal particles have a negative charge, and are adsorbed to the surface-active agent  18  (cationic system surface-active agent). Then, the substrate  10  is dipped in a solution including a fluoroborate acid at room temperature for 30 seconds-3 minutes for activation of the catalyst, and then washed with clear water. As a result, the tin colloidal particles are removed, and palladium alone can be precipitated on the surface-active agent  18  (cationic system surface-active agent). 
   Next, as shown in  FIG. 7 , wet-etching with an acid is conducted. By this, residues of the surface-active agent  30  generated in a small amount in the second area  14  are removed. For example, the substrate  10  may be dipped in an etching solution (an acidic solution)  92 , thereby conducting the wet-etching. More specifically, the substrate  10  may be dipped in a hydrochloric acid solution (1 wt %-10 wt % in concentration) for about 30 seconds to about 3 minutes. The entire substrate  10  may be uniformly wet-etched. A small amount of the catalyst  30  adheres to the second area  14  due to an action different from that of potential, and its adhesion force is weaker than adhesion caused by potential, such that only residues generated in the second area  14  can be removed. Alternatively, only the second area  14  may be wet-etched with the first area  12  covered by a mask. As the wet-etching method, the dipping method described above may be used, or a shower (spray) method may be used. 
   In the present process, residues of the surface-active agent  30  generated in the second area  14  are removed, such that the surface-active agent  30  can be patterned in higher accuracy. More specifically, the existence or nonexistence of the surface-active agent  30  at a boundary section between the first and second areas  12  and  14  becomes clearly defined. Accordingly, wirings that match with minute pitches can be formed. 
   As shown in  FIG. 2(B)  and  FIG. 4(B) , a metal layer  34  is precipitated to the catalyst  30 . Because the catalyst  30  is provided on the surface-active agent  18 , and the surface-active agent  18  is exposed along the first area  12 , the metal layer  34  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the first area  12 . The metal layer  34  may be formed with one layer, or may be formed with multiple layers. The material of the metal layer  34  is not limited, and may be, for example, any one of Ni, Au, Ni+Au, Cu, Ni+Cu and Ni+Au+Cu. A catalyst may be selected according to the material of the metal layer  34  to be deposited. 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 2(B) , the substrate  10  is dipped in a plating solution  36  mainly containing nickel sulfate hexahydrate (at a temperature of 80° C.) for about 1 minute-3 minutes, to form a nickel layer having a thickness of about 0.1-0.2 μm. Alternatively, the substrate  10  may be dipped in a plating solution mainly containing nickel chloride hexahydrate (at a temperature of 60° C.) for about 3 minutes-10 minutes, to form a nickel layer having a thickness of about 0.1-0.2 μm. According to the present example, because the catalyst  30  is provided along the first area  12 , the metal layer  34  can be selectively formed along the first area  12  of the substrate  10  even without forming a mask with a resist layer or the like. 
   In accordance with the present example, the surface-active agent  18  is patterned by irradiating the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  22 , and the catalyst  30  is provided on the surface-active agent  18 . As a result, the metal layer  34  can be deposited only on required portions along a predetermined pattern configuration. Therefore, for example, there is no need to form a mask with a resist layer or the like, and a waste of material can be reduced, and wirings can be formed at a low cost in high accuracy, with a simple and short-time manufacturing process. 
   It is noted that, in the above-described process, both of a wet-etching step with an alkali and a wet-etching step with an acid are conducted, but only one of the steps may be conducted. Even in such a case, wirings can be patterned in higher accuracy. 
   Second Example of First Embodiment 
     FIG. 5(A)  and  FIG. 5(B)  are views indicating a second example of the present embodiment. In the present example, after a surface-active agent  18  is provided on the first area  12  as indicated in  FIG. 3(A)-FIG .  3 (D), a catalyst  38  is provided on the second area  14  of the substrate  10 . In other words, the catalyst  38  is provided in the second area  14  among the surface of the substrate  10  which is exposed through the surface-active agent  18 . In the present example, the second area  14  is an area where metal layers (wirings) are formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. 
   For example, the substrate  10  is dipped in a solution including tin chloride having a positive charge, and then dipped in a catalyst liquid including palladium chloride, whereby palladium can be precipitated to the second area  14  (portion having a negative potential) of the substrate  10 . It is noted that the substrate  10  may be dipped in the catalyst liquid for 1 minute-5 minutes, and then washed with pure water. 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid may also be conducted in the present example. Its details include contents that can be derived from the descriptions given above. However, in the present example, because the catalyst  38  is patterned to be remained in the second area  14 , residues of the catalyst  38  generated on the surface-active agent  18  are removed. 
   Then, as indicated in  FIG. 5(B) , a metal layer  40  is precipitated to the catalyst  38 . Because the catalyst  38  is provided in the second area  14 , the metal layer  40  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the second area  14 . 
   It is noted that the details described above in the aforementioned example can be applied to other details of the present example. 
   Second Embodiment 
     FIG. 8(A)-FIG .  12 (B) are views indicating a method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a surface-active agent is patterned by using a droplet discharge method. 
   First Example of Second Embodiment 
     FIG. 8(A)-FIG .  9 (B) are views for describing steps of an electroless plating method, and  FIG. 10(A)-FIG .  11 (B) are views schematically illustrating a substrate in each of the steps of the electroless plating method. 
   As shown in  FIG. 10(A) , a substrate  10  whose surface potential is a negative potential is prepared. The substrate  10  may be dipped in an alkaline solution (for example, an inorganic alkaline solution)  62  to thereby conduct an alkali washing, as indicated in  FIG. 8(A) . By so doing, nonuniformity of the surface potential of the first and second areas  12  and  14  of the substrate  10  can be made uniform into a negative potential. Details of the alkali washing steps are the same as those described in the first example of the first embodiment. 
   As shown in  FIG. 8(B)  and  FIG. 10(C) , a droplet discharge method is used to provide a surface-active agent  64  in the first area  12  of the substrate  10 . More specifically, droplets (of the surface-active agent  64 ) are discharged from a droplet discharge section  66  directly to the surface of the substrate  10  in a predetermined pattern configuration. By this, because the surface-active agent  64  can be selectively provided, and there is no need to form a mask with a resist layer or the like, the manufacturing process is simple. Each droplet may include at least in part the surface-active agent  64 , for example, include the surface-active agent  64  at its core, and its surface may be coated with a resin (adhesive material) or the like. Alternatively, each droplet may be formed solely from the surface-active agent  64 . The droplet discharge method may be an ink jet method, or a dispenser coating method, and is not limited as long as it has a configuration to discharge droplets. According to the ink jet method, the technology that has been put in practice for ink jet printers can be applied, and ink (the surface-active agent  64 ) can be economically provided at high speeds without a waste. As an ink jet head, a piezoelectric type using piezoelectric elements, a bubble jet (registered trademark) type using an electro-thermal converter as an energy generation element, or the like can be used. 
   In the present example, the surface-active agent  64  has a property to cationize. As the surface-active agent  64 , a cationic system surface-active agent may be used. In the present example, the surface potential of the first and second areas  12  and  14  of the substrate  10  is a negative potential, such that the use of a cationic system surface-active agent makes the surface potential of the substrate  10  to be in a neutral state or a positive potential in the first area  12 , and a negative potential in the second area  14 . 
   Next, wet-etching with an alkali may be conducted, to thereby remove residues of the surface-active agent  64  generated in the second area  14 . Its details include contents that can be derived from the descriptions given above in the first embodiment. 
   As shown in  FIG. 9(A)  and  FIG. 11(A) , a catalyst  68  is provided in the second area  14  of the substrate  10 . In other words, the catalyst  68  is provided in the second area  14  on the substrate  10  which is exposed through the surface-active agent  64 . In the present example, the second area  14  is an area where a metal layer (wiring) is formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. To obtain the catalyst, the substrate  10  may be dipped in a solution including tin chloride, and then dipped in a catalyst liquid  70  including palladium chloride. Concretely, the details thereof are the same as those described in the second example of the first embodiment. 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid may be conducted, to thereby remove residues of the catalyst  68  generated on the surface-active agent  64 . Its details include contents that can be derived from the descriptions given above in the first embodiment. 
   Then, as shown in  FIG. 9(B)  and  FIG. 11(B) , a metal layer  72  is precipitated to the catalyst  68 . Because the catalyst  68  is provided in the second area  14 , the metal layer  72  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the second area  14 . It is noted that the precipitation of a metal layer may be conducted through dipping the substrate  10  in an electroless plating liquid  74 , as shown in  FIG. 9(B) , more specifically, in a manner described above in the first example of the first embodiment. 
   In accordance with the present example, the surface-active agent  64  is patterned by using a droplet discharge method, and the catalyst  68  is provided while avoiding the surface-active agent  64 . By this, the metal layer  72  can be deposited only to a required portion along a predetermined pattern configuration. For this reason, for example, there is no need to form a mask with a resist layer or the like, and a waste of material can be reduced, and wirings can be formed at a low cost in high accuracy, with a simple and short-time manufacturing process. 
   It is noted that the details described above in the aforementioned embodiment can be applied to other details of the present example. 
   Second Example of Second Embodiment 
     FIG. 12(A)  and  FIG. 12(B)  are views indicating a second example of the present embodiment. According to the present example, after a surface-active agent  64  has been discharged by a droplet discharge method, as indicated in  FIG. 10(A)-FIG .  10 (C), a catalyst  76  is provided on the surface-active agent  64 . Because the surface-active agent  64  is provided in the first area  12 , the catalyst  68  is also provided in the first area  12 . In the present example, the first area  12  is an area where a metal layer (wiring) is formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. In the present example, the (cationic system) surface-active agent  64  makes the surface potential of the substrate  10  to be in a neutral state or a positive potential in the first area  12 , and a negative potential in the second area  14  because the surface of the substrate  10  is exposed. To obtain the catalyst, the substrate  10  may be dipped in a catalyst liquid including tin-palladium. The details thereof are the same as those described in the first example of the first embodiment. 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid may also be conducted in the present example. Its details include contents that can be derived from the descriptions given above. However, in the present example, because the catalyst  76  is patterned to be remained on the surface-active agent  64 , residues of the catalyst  76  generated in the second area  14  are removed by wet-etching. 
   Then, as indicated in  FIG. 12(B) , a metal layer  78  is precipitated to the catalyst  76 . Because the catalyst  76  is provided on the first area  12 , the metal layer  78  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the first area  12 . 
   It is noted that the details described above in the aforementioned example can be applied to other details of the present example. 
     FIG. 13  is a view for describing a method for manufacturing an electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, and more particularly, shows an example of an electronic device having a wiring substrate. 
   A metal layer (omitted in  FIG. 13 ) having a predetermined pattern configuration is formed in a wiring substrate  1 . A semiconductor chip  80  having an integrated circuit may be mounted (for example, face-down mounted) on the wiring substrate  1 . The semiconductor chip  80  (integrated circuit) is electrically connected to the metal layer. In this manner, a semiconductor device  3  including the semiconductor chip  80  and the wiring substrate  1  may be manufactured. Then, the wiring substrate  1  (or, the semiconductor device  3 ) is electrically connected to a circuit board  82 . In this manner, the electronic device can be manufactured. It is noted that the wiring substrate  1  may be bent, as indicated by an arrow in  FIG. 13 . 
   When the circuit board  82  is an electrooptic panel, the electronic device is an electrooptic device. The electrooptic device may be a liquid crystal device, a plasma display device, an electroluminescence display device, or the like. In accordance with the present embodiment, a waste of material can be reduced, and wirings can be formed at a low cost in high accuracy, with a simple and short-time manufacturing process. 
   Third Embodiment 
     FIG. 14(A)-FIG .  19 (B) are views indicating a method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a wiring substrate is manufactured using an electroless plating method.  FIG. 14(A)-FIG .  15  (B) are views for describing steps of the electroless plating method, and  FIG. 17(A)-FIG .  18 (B) are views schematically illustrating a substrate in each of the steps of the electroless plating method. 
   A substrate (sheet)  110  may be a flexible substrate. As the flexible substrate, a FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), a COF (Chip On Film) substrate, or a TAB (Tape Automated Bonding) substrate may be used. The substrate  110  is formed from an organic material (for example, resin). As the substrate  110 , a polyimide substrate or a polyester substrate may be used. The substrate  110  has organic interatomic bonds. The substrate  110  may have at least one of C—C, C═C, C—F, C—H, C—Cl, C—N, C—O, N—H and O—H bonds. The substrate  110  may have at least C═C bonds. In the present embodiment, a wiring is formed on one of surfaces of the substrate  110 . Alternatively, wirings may be formed on both of the surfaces of the substrate  110 . The substrate  110  has first and second areas  112  and  114  (see  FIG. 14(C)  and  FIG. 17(C) ). The first and second areas  112  and  114  are areas in the surface of the substrate  110  where wirings are formed. 
   As a modified example, the substrate  110  may be composed of an inorganic material (for example, a glass substrate or a ceramic substrate), or may be composed of organic system and inorganic system compound material (for example glass epoxy substrate). 
   As shown in  FIG. 14(A)  and  FIG. 17(A) , first, dirt on the surface of the substrate  110  may be washed (cleaned). As a washing method, the substrate  110  may be dipped in a washing solution  116  such as an acid, an alkali, an organic solvent or water. Concretely, a solution of hydrochloride system or an alcohol such as IPA or the like may be used as the washing solution  116 . In the case of organic system material, the surface potential (surface potential in a liquid) of the substrate  110  is often a negative potential, as shown in  FIG. 17(A) . Alternatively, a substrate with its surface potential being a positive potential can be used as the substrate  110 . If needed, a surface roughening treatment may be applied to the substrate  110 . By conducting the cleaning and surface roughening treatments, the adhesion of a metal layer (wiring) can be improved. 
   As shown in  FIG. 14(B)  and  FIG. 17(B) , a first surface-active agent  118  is provided in the first and second areas  112  and  114  of the substrate  110 . The surface-active agent  118  may be provided over the entire area of one of the surfaces of the substrate  110 . In accordance with the present embodiment, the first surface-active agent  118  has a property to cationize. As the surface-active agent  118 , a cationic system surface-active agent (a cation surface-active agent or one having a property equal to the same) may be used. When the surface potential of the substrate  110  is a negative potential, the negative potential on the surface of the substrate  110  can be neutralized or reversed to a positive potential by the cationic system surface-active agent used. On the other hand, when the surface potential of the substrate  110  is a positive potential, the use of the cationic system surface-active agent can improve potential nonuniformity caused by dirt or the like on the surface of the substrate  110 , and form a stable positive potential surface. 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 14(B) , the substrate  110  is dipped in a surface-active agent solution  120 . More specifically, the substrate  110  is dipped in a cation surface-active agent solution of an alkyl chloride system at room temperature for about 30 seconds to 3 minutes, and then washed with pure water. Then, the substrate  110  is placed in a room temperature atmosphere, and is sufficiently dried. 
   As shown in  FIG. 14(C)  and  FIG. 17(C) , a second surface-active agent  122  is provided in the first area  112  of the substrate  110 . The second surface-active agent  122  is not provided in the second area  114 . The second surface-active agent  122  does not have to be adhered to the second area  114  at all in the manufacturing process. As a result, a removal step, that may be needed when the second surface-active agent  122  is adhered to the second area  114 , can be omitted, such that the manufacturing process can be simplified. Also, the first surface-active agent  118  can be prevented from being removed together, which would happen if the second surface-active agent  122  were removed from the second area  114 . Accordingly, the first surface-active agent  118  can be securely left, such that a potential difference can be made clearer by the first and second surface-active agents  118  and  122 , as described below, and the catalyst can be more securely, selectively provided. 
   It is noted that the second surface-active agent  122  may be displaced from the first surface-active agent  118  (see FIG.  17 (C)), or may be laminated over the first surface-active agent  118 . The second surface-active agent  122  is disposed on the uppermost surface in the first area  112 . 
   In the present embodiment, the first area  112  is an area where a metal layer (wiring) is formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. The second area  114  has a reversed configuration of the first area  112  in the surface of the substrate  110 . 
   In accordance with the present embodiment, the second surface-active agent  122  has a property to anionize. As the second surface-active agent  122 , an anionic system surface-active agent (an anionic surface-active agent or one having a property equal to the same) may be used. In this case, the surface potential of the substrate  110  is made to be in a neutral state or a negative potential in the first area  112 , and a positive potential in the second area  114 . 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 14(C) , the second surface-active agent  122  is selectively provided by using a droplet discharge method. More specifically, droplets (of the second surface-active agent  122 ) are jetted from a droplet discharge section  124  directly to the surface of the substrate  110  in a predetermined pattern configuration. By this, because the second surface-active agent  122  can be selectively provided, and there is no need to form a mask with a resist layer or the like, the manufacturing process is simple. Each droplet may include at least in part the second surface-active agent  122 , for example, include the second surface-active agent  122  at its core, and its surface may be coated with a resin (adhesive material). Alternatively, each droplet may be formed solely from the second surface-active agent  122 . The droplet discharge method may be an ink jet method, or a dispenser coating method, and is not limited as long as it has a configuration to jet droplets. According to the ink jet method, the technology that has been put in practice for ink jet printers can be applied, and ink (the second surface-active agent  122 ) can be economically provided at a high speed without a waste. As an ink jet head, a piezoelectric type using piezoelectric elements, a bubble jet (registered trademark) type using an electro-thermal converter as an energy generation element, or the like can be used. 
   In accordance with a modified example, as shown in  FIG. 16 , a print method (for example, a screen print method) may be applied, whereby the second surface-active agent  122  may be selectively provided. More specifically, a mask  126  having an opening in a portion overlapping the first area  112  is disposed on the substrate  110 , and ink (the second surface-active agent  122 ) on the mask  126  is spread by a squeegee  128 , to fill the ink in the opening in the mask  126 . It is noted that the means to selectively provide the second surface-active agent  122  is not limited to those described above. 
   A catalyst (plating catalyst)  130  is provided on the second surface-active agent  122 , as shown in  FIG. 15(A)  and  FIG. 18(A) . The catalyst  130  causes precipitation of a metal layer (plating layer) in an electroless plating liquid, and may be, for example, palladium. A resin for bonding may not be included in the catalyst  130 . 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 15(A) , the substrate  110  is dipped in a solution including tin chloride having a positive charge, and then dipped in a catalyst liquid  132  including palladium chloride. Thus, palladium can be precipitated to the second surface-active agent  122  (the anionic system surface-active agent). It is noted that the substrate  110  may be dipped in the catalyst liquid  132  for 1 minute-5 minutes, and then washed with pure water. 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid is conducted, to remove residues of the catalyst  130  generated on the first surface-active agent  118 . Its details contain contents that can be derived from the description made above in the first embodiment. 
   As shown in  FIG. 15(B)  and  FIG. 18(B) , a metal layer  134  is deposited on the catalyst  130 . Because the catalyst  130  is provided on the second surface-active agent  122 , and the second surface-active agent  122  is exposed along the first area  112 , the metal layer  134  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the first area  112 . The metal layer  134  may be formed with one layer, or may be formed with multiple layers. The material of the metal layer  134  is not limited, and may be, for example, any one of Ni, Au, Ni+Au, Cu, Ni+Cu and Ni+Au+Cu. A catalyst may be selected according to the material of the metal layer  134  to be deposited. 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 15(B) , the substrate  110  is dipped in a plating solution  136  mainly containing nickel sulfate hexahydrate (at a temperature of 80° C.) for about 1 minute-3 minutes, to form a nickel layer having a thickness of about 0.1-0.2 μm. Alternatively, the substrate  110  may be dipped in a plating solution mainly containing nickel chloride hexahydrate (at a temperature of 60° C.) for about 3 minutes-10 minutes, to form a nickel layer having a thickness of about 0.1-0.2 μm. According to the present embodiment, because the catalyst  130  is provided along the first area  112 , the metal layer  134  can be selectively formed along the first area  112  of the substrate  110  even without forming a mask with a resist layer or the like. 
   In this manner, a wiring composed of the metal layer  134  can be formed along the first area  112 . A wiring substrate in accordance with the present embodiment includes the substrate  110  and the metal layer (wiring)  134 . A plurality of wirings may be formed on the substrate  110 , to thereby form one wiring pattern. 
   According to the present embodiment, the surface-active agent is formed into a two-layer structure (including a laminated or displaced configuration), such that the catalysis  130  is selectively provided on either of the surface-active agent layers. By this, the metal layer  134  can be precipitated only to required portions along a predetermined pattern configuration. Accordingly, for example, there is no need to form a mask with a resist layer or the like, and a waste of material can be reduced, and highly accurate wirings can be formed at a low cost with a simple and short-time manufacturing process. 
     FIG. 19(A)  and  FIG. 19(B)  are views illustrating a modified example of the present embodiment. According to the present modified example, after first and second surface-active agents  118  and  122  have been provided, as indicated in  FIG. 17(A)-FIG .  17 (C), a catalyst  138  is provided on the first surface-active agent  118 . In other words, the catalyst  138  is provided on the first surface-active agent  118  in portions exposed through the second surface-active agent  122  (portions corresponding to the second area  114  (see  FIG. 17(C) ). In the present modified example, the second area  114  is an area where a metal layer (wiring) is formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. 
   For example, the substrate  110  is dipped in a catalyst liquid containing tin-palladium. More specifically, the substrate  110  is dipped in a tin-palladium colloidal catalyst liquid of approximately PH1 for 130 seconds-3 minutes at room temperature, and then sufficiently washed with clear water. Tin-palladium colloidal particles have a negative charge, and are adsorbed to the first surface-active agent  118  (cationic system surface-active agent). Then, the substrate  110  is dipped in a solution including a fluoroborate acid at room temperature for 30 seconds-3 minutes for activation of the catalyst, and then washed with clear water. As a result, the tin colloidal particles are removed, and palladium alone can be precipitated on the first surface-active agent  118  (cationic system surface-active agent). 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid may also be conducted in the present example. Its details include contents that can be derived from the descriptions given above. However, in the present example, because the catalyst  138  is patterned to be remained on the first surface-active agent  118 , residues of the catalyst  138  generated on the second surface-active agent  122  are removed by wet-etching. 
   Then, as shown in  FIG. 19(B) , a metal layer  140  is precipitated on the catalyst  138 . Because the catalyst  138  is provided on the first surface-active agent  118 , and the first surface-active agent  118  is exposed along the second area  114 , the metal layer  140  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the second area  114 . The details described above can be applied to the method for forming the metal layer. 
   Fourth Embodiment 
     FIG. 20(A)-FIG .  22 (B) are views indicating a method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
   As shown in  FIG. 20(A) , a substrate  110  is prepared, and a first surface-active agent  150  is provided in first and second areas (see  FIG. 20(C) ) of the substrate  110  as shown in  FIG. 20(B) . The first surface-active agent  150  may be provided over the entire area of one of the surfaces of the substrate  110 . In the present embodiment, the first surface-active agent  150  has a property to anionize. As the first surface-active agent  150 , an anionic system surface-active agent may be used. When the surface potential of the substrate  110  is a positive potential, the positive potential of the surface of the substrate  110  can be neutralized or reversed to a negative potential by the anionic system surface-active agent used. Also, when the surface potential of the substrate  110  is a negative potential, the use of the anionic system surface-active agent can improve potential nonuniformity caused by dirt or the like on the surface of the substrate  110 , and form a stable negative potential surface. 
   More specifically, the substrate  110  is dipped in an anionic surface-active agent solution at room temperature for about 30 seconds-3 minutes, and then washed with pure water. Then, the substrate  110  is sufficiently dried in a room temperature atmosphere. 
   As shown in  FIG. 20(C) , a second surface-active agent  152  is provided in the first area  112  of the substrate  110 . Details of steps to provide the second surface-active agent  152  may be the same as those described above in the third embodiment, and a droplet discharge method (for example, an ink jet method) may be applied, or a print method (for example, a screen print method) may be applied. However, in accordance with the present embodiment, the second surface-active agent  152  has a property to cationize. As the second surface-active agent  152 , a cationic system surface-active agent may be used. In this case, the surface potential of the substrate  110  is made to be in a neutral state or a positive potential in the first area  112 , and a negative potential in the second area  114 . 
   A catalyst  154  is provided on the first surface-active agent  150 , as shown in  FIG. 21(A) . The catalyst  154  is provided on the first surface-active agent  150  in portions exposed through the second surface-active agent  152  (portions corresponding to the second area  114  (see  FIG. 20(C) ). In the present embodiment, the second area  114  is an area where a metal layer (wiring) is formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. To obtain the catalyst, the substrate  110  may be dipped in a solution including tin chloride, and then dipped in a catalyst liquid including palladium chloride. Details thereof are the same as those described in the third embodiment. 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid may be conducted, to remove residues of the catalyst  154  generated on the second surface-active agent  152 . Its details contain contents that can be derived from the description made above in the first embodiment. 
   Then, as shown in  FIG. 21(B) , a metal layer  156  is precipitated to the catalyst  154 . Because the catalyst  154  is provided on the first surface-active agent  150 , and the first surface-active agent  150  is exposed along the second area  114 , the metal layer  156  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the second area  114 . Thus, a wiring composed of the metal layer  156  can be formed along the second area  114 . The details described above in the third embodiment can be applied to the method for forming the metal layer. 
     FIG. 22(A)  and  FIG. 22(B)  are views illustrating a modified example of the present embodiment. In the present modified example, after first and second surface-active agents  150  and  152  are provided, as indicated in  FIG. 20(A)-FIG .  20 (C), a catalyst  158  is provided on the second surface-active agent  152 . In the present modified example, the first area  112  is an area where a metal layer (wiring) is formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. To obtain the catalyst, the substrate  110  may be dipped in a catalyst liquid including tin-palladium. Concretely, the details described in the modified example of the third embodiment are applied. 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid may be conducted, to remove residues of the catalyst  158  generated on the first surface-active agent  150 . Its details contain contents that can be derived from the description made above in the first embodiment. 
   Then, as shown in  FIG. 22(B) , a metal layer  160  is precipitated to the catalyst  158 . Because the catalyst  158  is provided on the second surface-active agent  152 , and the second surface-active agent  152  is exposed along the first area  112 , the metal layer  160  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the first area  112 . The details of the method for forming the metal layer described above can be similarly applied. Other details and effects of the present embodiment (including its modified examples) are the same as those described in the third embodiment. 
   Fifth Embodiment 
     FIG. 23(A)-FIG .  28 (C) are views indicating a method for manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a wiring substrate is manufactured using an electroless plating method. 
   A substrate (sheet)  210  may be a flexible substrate. As the flexible substrate, a FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), a COF (Chip On Film) substrate, or a TAB (Tape Automated Bonding) substrate may be used. The substrate  210  is formed from an organic material (for example, resin). As the substrate  210 , a polyimide substrate or a polyester substrate may be used. The substrate  210  has organic interatomic bonds. The substrate  210  may have at least one of C—C, C═C, C—F, C—H, C—Cl, C—N, C—O, N—H and O—H bonds. The substrate  210  may have at least C═C bonds. In the present embodiment, a wiring is formed on one of surfaces of the substrate  210 . Alternatively, wirings may be formed on both of the surfaces of the substrate  210 . The substrate  210  has first and second areas  212  and  214  (see  FIG. 23(B) ). The first and second areas  212  and  214  are areas in the surface of the substrate  210  where wirings are formed. 
   As shown in  FIG. 23(A) , first, dirt on the surface of the substrate  210  may be washed (cleaned). As a washing method, the substrate  210  may be dipped in a washing solution  216  such as an acid, an alkali, an organic solvent or water. Concretely, a solution of hydrochloride system or an alcohol such as IPA or the like may be used as the washing solution  216 . 
   The substrate  210  may be washed with an alkali by dipping in an alkaline solution (for example, an inorganic alkaline solution). More specifically, the substrate  210  may be dipped in or washed with a solution of sodium hydroxide with a concentration of 1 wt %-10 wt % at room temperature for about 10-60 minutes (for example, 30 minutes). Cleaning and surface roughening treatments can be applied to the substrate  210  at the same time by the alkali washing. As a result, the adhesion of a metal layer (wiring) can be improved. 
   As shown in  FIG. 23(B) , vacuum ultraviolet radiation (VUV; vacuum ultraviolet radiation)  218  is irradiated to the second area  214  of the substrate  210 . More specifically, a mask  222  is disposed between a source of light  220  and the substrate  210 , and the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  is irradiated to the substrate  210  through the mask  222 . The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  is covered by a pattern  224  of the mask  222 , and penetrates other areas. When the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  is irradiated, interatomic bonds in the second area  214  of the substrate  210  are (chemically) decomposed. In the present embodiment, the second area  214  of the substrate  210  is not mechanically cut. According to this method, the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  is used mainly for the action of decomposing the interatomic bonds of the substrate  210 , such that its energy can be lowered compared with the case where the substrate  210  is cut. As a result, for example, distortion by heat can be prevented from being generated in the substrate  210 . Moreover, parts of the substrate  210  can be prevented from dispersing and adhering to other parts. 
   It is noted here that, in the present embodiment, the first area  212  is an area where a metal layer (wiring) is formed, and has a predetermined pattern configuration. The second area  214  has a reversed configuration of the first area  212  in the surface of the substrate  210 . 
   The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  may have a wavelength of 100 nm-200 nm (for example, 100 nm-180 nm). The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  has a property (for example, a wavelength) that can decompose organic interatomic bonds. The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  may have a property (for example, a wavelength) to decompose at least C═C bonds of the substrate  210 . It may have a property (for example, a wavelength) that can decompose all of the interatomic bonds (at least one of C—C, C═C, C—F, C—H, C—Cl or C—N C—O, N—H and O—H bonds) of the substrate  210 . An excimer lamp enclosing Xe gas therein may be used as the source of light  220  (with a wavelength of 172 nm). Because a condenser lens for laser generation and the scanning time with a laser become unnecessary if the lamp is used, simplification of the manufacturing process can be achieved. 
   More specifically, a mask  222  is arranged over a wiring forming surface of the substrate  210 , as shown in  FIG. 23(B) . The mask  222  may be a photomask, or may be a metal mask. For example, a high-purity silica glass for vacuum ultraviolet radiation (with a transmittance of vacuum ultraviolet radiation of 80% or more) having a pattern formed with chrome is used as the mask  222 . Although the mask  222  is shown to be spaced from and above the substrate  210  in  FIG. 23(B) , the mask  222  is actually disposed on and in contact with the substrate  210 . The source of light  220 , the mask  222 , and the substrate  210  are disposed in a nitrogen atmosphere. The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  can be irradiated up to the distance of about 10 mm without attenuating in the nitrogen atmosphere. 
   When neither the substrate  210  nor the mask  222  comes in contact uniformly due to an elasticity and/or a warp of the substrate  210 , an outer circumference portion of the mask  222  may be retained with a holder, and the back of the substrate  210  may be pressed toward the mask  222  side in an area of the same size as the mask  222 . The source of light  220  is placed close to the substrate  210  as much as possible (for example, 10 mm or less). As the source of light  220 , for example, an excimer VUV/03 Cleaning Unit (Manufacturer&#39;s name; Ushio Electric Co., Model; UER20-172A/B, and Lamp specification; Dielectric barrier discharge excimer lamp enclosing Xe gas therein) may be used. When the material of the substrate  210  consists of polyimide, the output is adjusted to about 10 mW and irradiation is conducted for about ten minutes. The vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  is irradiated to one of the surfaces of the substrate  210  in the present embodiment. However, when wirings are to be formed on both sides of the substrate  210 , the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  may be irradiated to each of the faces of the substrate  210  one by one or to both of them at the same time. 
   A surface active agent  226  may be provided in the first and second areas  212  and  214  of the substrate  210 , if necessary, as shown in  FIG. 23(C) . In that case, the substrate  210  may be dipped in a surface-active agent solution  228 . The surface-active agent  226  may be provided over the entire area of one of the surfaces of the substrate  210 . 
   A cationic system surface-active agent (a cation surface-active agent or one having a property equal to the same) that has a property to cationize may be used as the surface-active agent  226 . For example, the substrate  210  is dipped in a cation surface-active agent solution of an alkyl ammonium chloride system at room temperature for about 30 seconds to 3 minutes, and then washed with pure water. Then, the substrate  210  is sufficiently dried in a room temperature atmosphere. When the surface potential of the substrate  210  is a negative potential, the negative potential on the surface of the substrate  210  can be neutralized or reversed to a positive potential by the cationic system surface-active agent used. 
   As a modified example, an anionic system surface-active agent (an anionic surface-active agent or one having a property equal to the same) that has a property to anionize may be used as the surface-active agent  226 . For example, the substrate  210  is dipped in an anionic surface-active agent solution at room temperature for about 30 seconds to 3 minutes, and then washed with pure water. Then, the substrate  210  is sufficiently dried in a room temperature atmosphere. When the surface potential of the substrate  210  is a negative potential, the use of the anionic system surface-active agent can improve potential nonuniformity caused by dirt or the like on the surface of the substrate  210 , and form a stable negative potential surface. 
   A catalyst (plating catalyst)  230  is provided in the first and second areas  212  and  214  of the substrate  210 , as shown in  FIG. 24(A) . In this case, the substrate  210  may be dipped in a catalyst liquid  232 . When the surface-active agent  226  is provided in the first and second areas  212  and  214 , the catalyst  230  is provided on the surface-active agent  226 . Alternatively, the catalyst  230  may be provided on the surface of the substrate  210  without the surface-active agent  226 . The catalyst  230  causes precipitation of a metal layer (plating layer) in an electroless plating liquid, and may be, for example, palladium. A resin for bonding may not be included in the catalyst  230 . 
   For example, when the catalyst adhesion side is at a positive potential, the substrate  210  is dipped in a catalyst liquid including tin-palladium. More specifically, the substrate  210  is dipped in a tin-palladium colloidal catalyst liquid of approximately PH1 for 30 seconds-three minutes at room temperature, and then sufficiently washed with clear water. Tin-palladium colloidal particles have a negative charge, and adhere to the cationic system surface-active agent on the substrate  210 . Then, the substrate  210  is dipped in a solution including a fluoroborate acid at room temperature for 30 seconds-3 minutes for activation of the catalyst, and then washed with clear water. As a result, the tin colloidal particles are removed, and palladium alone can be precipitated. 
   Alternatively, when the catalyst adhesion side is at a negative potential, for example, the substrate  210  may be dipped successively in a solution including tin chloride and a catalyst liquid including palladium chloride. More specifically, the substrate  210  may be dipped in a tin chloride (II) solution for 1-5 minutes, and then washed with pure water, further the substrate  210  may be dipped in a palladium chloride (II) solution as a catalyst liquid for 1-5 minutes, and then washed with pure water. 
   Besides the abovementioned method, the catalyst  230  may be provided in the first and second areas  212  and  214  of the substrate  210  by a dry film forming method (for example, by a sputter method or a vapor deposition method). 
   As shown in  FIG. 24(B) , the substrate  210  is washed (for example, by wet washing), whereby the catalyst  230  is patterned to be remained on the first area  212 . By washing the substrate  210 , portions of the substrate  210  where the interatomic bonds are decomposed by the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  may be removed. When the surface-active agent  226  is provided, the surface-active agent  226  and the catalyst  230  are both removed. As the washing method, the substrate  210  may be dipped in a washing solution  234 , or a shower thereof may be jetted to the substrate  210 . An alkaline solution (a strong alkaline solution or a weak alkaline solution) or pure water may be used as the washing solution  234 . Shower washing with pure water or high-pressure jet washing with pure water may be employed as the shower method. Supersonic vibration may be added at the time of washing. In the example shown in  FIG. 24(B) , by conducting the washing, the catalyst  230  (and the surface-active agent  226 ) remains in the first area  212 , and the surface of the substrate  210  (for example, a newly generated surface in which an upper part thereof is removed) is exposed in the second area  214 . In this manner, patterning is conducted to leave the catalyst  230  along the first area  212 . 
   Next, wet-etching with an acid is conducted, to remove residues of the catalyst  230  generated in the second area  214 . Its details contain contents that can be derived from the description made above in the first embodiment. 
   A metal layer  236  is deposited to a portion of the catalyst  230  left in the first area  212 , as shown in  FIG. 24(C) . Because the catalyst  230  has been removed in the second area  214 , the metal layer  236  is not deposited to the second area  214 . In this manner, the metal layer  236  can be formed in a pattern configuration along the first area  212 . The metal layer  236  may be formed with one layer, or may be formed with multiple layers. The material of the metal layer  236  is not limited, and may be, for example, any one of Ni, Au, Ni+Au, Cu, Ni+Cu and Ni+Au+Cu. A catalyst may be selected according to the material of the metal layer  236  to be deposited. 
   In the example shown in  FIG. 24(C) , the substrate  210  is dipped in a plating solution  238  mainly containing nickel sulfate hexahydrate (at a temperature of 80° C.) for about 1 minute-3 minutes, to form a nickel layer having a thickness of about 0.1-0.2 μm. Alternatively, the substrate  210  may be dipped in a plating solution mainly containing nickel chloride hexahydrate (at a temperature of 60° C.) for about 3 minutes-10 minutes, to form a nickel layer having a thickness of about 0.1-0.2 μm. According to the present embodiment, because the catalyst  230  is provided along the first area  212 , the metal layer  236  can be selectively formed along the first area  212  of the substrate  210  even without forming a mask with a resist layer or the like. 
   In this manner, a wiring composed of the metal layer  236  can be formed along the first area  212 . A wiring substrate in accordance with the present embodiment includes the substrate  210  and the metal layer (wiring)  236 . A plurality of wirings may be formed on the substrate  210 , to thereby form one wiring pattern. 
   In accordance with the present embodiment, the catalyst  230  is patterned by irradiating the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218 . As a result, the metal layer  236  can be deposited only to a required portion along a predetermined pattern configuration. Therefore, for example, there is no need to form a mask with a resist layer or the like, and a waste of material can be reduced, and wirings can be formed at a low cost in high accuracy, with a simple and short-time manufacturing process. 
     FIG. 25(A)-FIG .  26 (C) are views illustrating a method of manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with a first modified example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this modified example, a reforming layer (fluorinated layer)  240  including C—F bonds is formed to a substrate  210 , as shown in  FIG. 25(A) . In other words, a fluorination treatment is applied to the substrate  210 . The reforming layer  240  is formed in a surface layer portion on the side of first and second areas  212  and  214  of the substrate  210 . The reforming layer  240  may be formed on the entire area of one of the surfaces of the substrate  210 . For example, a plasma surface treatment may be applied to the substrate  210  by using a CF 4  gas. Though the thickness of the reforming layer  240  is not limited, it may be, for example, about 10 nm or less. Effects similar to the cleaning and surface roughening treatments of the substrate  210  described above can be achieved by forming the reforming layer  240 . Moreover, the moisture resistance of the substrate  210  improves because the reforming layer  240  has a water-repelling function. Therefore, for example, even when it is kept for about one month in an indoor environment up to the catalyst formation process after irradiation of the vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218 , the reproducibility of the pattern can be maintained. 
   Then, dirt on the surface of the substrate  210  may be further washed if necessary (see FIG.  25 (B)), vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  is irradiated to the substrate  210  (see FIG.  25 (C)), a surface-active agent  226  is provided on a reforming layer  240  (see FIG.  25 (D)), and a catalyst  230  is provided on the surface-active agent  226  (see  FIG. 25(A) ). Then, portions of the substrate  210  where the interatomic bonds are decomposed are removed by washing the substrate  210  (see  FIG. 26(B) ). Then, residues of the catalyst  230  generated in the second area  214  may be removed by wet-etching with an acid. In this manner, as shown in  FIG. 26(C) , a wiring can be formed along a predetermined pattern configuration (the first area  212 ) by depositing a metal layer  236  to portions where the catalyst  230  remains. The contents described above can be applied to details of the above. 
     FIG. 27(A)-FIG .  28 (C) are views illustrating a method of manufacturing a wiring substrate in accordance with a second modified example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this modified example, a substrate  210  is washed with an alkali, to thereby form a hydrolyzed layer  242  to the substrate  210 . The hydrolyzed layer  242  is formed in a surface layer portion on the side of first and second areas  212  and  214  of the substrate  210 . Alkali washing may be conducted by dipping the substrate  210  in a washing solution  216  such as an alkaline solution (for example, an inorganic alkaline solution) or the like, as shown in  FIG. 27(A) . More specifically, the substrate  210  may be dipped in sodium hydroxide in a concentration of 10 wt %-20 wt % at room temperature for about 10 minutes-60 minutes, and washed with clear water. The thickness of the hydrolyzed layer  242  can be adjusted by various factors, such as, a liquid temperature and liquid concentration of the washing solution  216  that may be an alkaline solution, or the like, and the washing time. It is noted that cleaning and surface roughening treatments can be applied to the substrate  210  at the same time by the above-described alkali washing. By this, the adhesion of a metal layer (wiring) can be improved. 
   Then, vacuum ultraviolet radiation  218  is irradiated to the substrate  210  (see FIG.  27 (B)), a surface-active agent  226  is provided on the hydrolyzed layer  242  (see FIG.  27 (C)), and a catalyst  230  is provided on the surface-active agent  226  (see  FIG. 28(A) ). Then, portions of the substrate  210  where the interatomic bonds are decomposed are removed by washing the substrate  210  (see  FIG. 28(B) ). Then, residues of the catalyst  230  generated in the second area  214  may be removed by wet-etching with an acid. In this manner, a wiring can be formed along a predetermined pattern configuration (the first area  212 ) by depositing a metal layer  236  to portions where the catalyst  230  remains, as shown in  FIG. 28(C) . The contents described above can be applied to details of the above. 
   In the first and second modified examples, the vacuum ultraviolet radiation is injected into a portion (for example, 1 μm deep or less from the surface) deeper than the surface layer portion of the substrate (where the reforming layer  240  or the hydrolyzed layer  242  is formed). Stated otherwise, the thickness of the surface layer portion is formed thinner than the incident depth of the vacuum ultraviolet radiation. As a result, the interatomic bonds at least between the surface layer portion of the substrate  210  and other parts are decomposed. In other words, when the surface layer portion of the substrate  210  is formed from the reforming layer  240 , the interatomic bonds between the reforming layer  240  of the substrate  210  and other parts can be decomposed. Alternatively, when the surface layer portion of the substrate  210  is formed from the hydrolyzed layer  242 , the interatomic bonds between the hydrolyzed layer  242  of the substrate  210  and other parts can be decomposed. According to this, because the surface layer portion of the substrate  210  can be readily removed, the catalyst  230  can be securely left in a predetermined pattern configuration (a configuration along the first area  212 ), and a highly accurate wiring can be readily formed. 
   The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and many modifications can be made. For example, the present invention may include compositions that are substantially the same as the compositions described in the embodiments (for example, a composition with the same function, method and result, or a composition with the same objects and result). Also, the present invention includes compositions in which portions not essential in the compositions described in the embodiments are replaced with others. Also, the present invention includes compositions that achieve the same functions and effects or achieve the same objects of those of the compositions described in the embodiments. Furthermore, the present invention includes compositions that include publicly known technology added to the compositions described in the embodiments.