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23Sep 2025 by maryam No Comments

Bias Sputtering

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] Bias Sputtering Bias sputtering, or substrate biasing, involves applying an electric voltage to the substrate, which increases the ion bombardment of the substrate and the subsequent coating during the sputter deposition process. The main aim of substrate bias sputtering is to minimise film contamination by the process gas atoms, and it helps produce more condensed films with lower electrical resistivity compared to those formed without substrate biasing. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="13636" img_size="medium" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" style="vc_box_outline" border_color="mulled_wine" css=""][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1758448637471{background-color: #D9D9D9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] How Does Substrate Bias Sputtering Work? During the sputtering process, the surface of the sputtering target is bombarded by the positive ions generated in the plasma of the process gas. The substrate ion bombardment can be controlled by adjusting the applied voltage, which can modify the…

24Aug 2025 by maryam No Comments

DC Sputtering

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] What Is DC Sputtering? Direct Current sputtering, also known as DC sputtering, a subclass of diode sputtering, is a common method used to deposit thin films of conductive materials. Applying a DC voltage between the cathode and anode in a vacuum chamber results in the formation of energetic plasma ions, bombarding the target material on the cathode and ejecting its atoms, which are then deposited on the substrate. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1756070177704{background-color: #D9D9D9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="More About Sputtering" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fsputtering%2F|title:Sputtering%20Process%20%7C%20Sputtering%20Deposition%20Method"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="What is Thin Film?" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fthin-film-and-thin-films-types%2F|title:Thin%20Films%20Coating%20and%20Applications"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] DC-diode sputtering offers the advantage of simple performance; however, its operation is limited to conductive targets due to charge buildup on insulator target surfaces during…

11Aug 2025 by maryam No Comments

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Conventional transmission electron microscopy (TEM) utilises a beam of electrons interacting with a thin specimen. The scattered electrons transmitted through the sample are subsequently collected to form an image revealing its structure. Transmission electron microscopes are consistently developed to overcome challenges and enhance the image resolution below 1 nm and magnification of up to 1,000,000x, creating various modes for extensive applications, such as high-resolution imaging of micro-nano structures, crystalline phase orientations, and elemental analysis. Moreover, achieving high-quality, accurate results for electron microscopy, specifically TEM, requires considerations in sample preparation steps prior to the analysis. This article is intended to shed light on the transmission electron microscopy basics, components, modes, as well as its applications, advantages, and challenges. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1754565665169{background-color: #D9D9D9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2=""…

23Jul 2025 by maryam No Comments

Magnetron Sputtering

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] What Is Magnetron Sputtering? Magnetron sputtering is a subcategory of sputtering deposition in which a magnetron cathode is used to enhance ion-target collisions, thereby intensifying the sputtering and deposition rates. The merits of magnetron sputter deposition over conventional sputter deposition have made magnetron cathodes a vital part of a typical sputtering system. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] [lwptoc backgroundColor="#d6d6d6" borderColor="#5b5b5b" skipHeadingText="References|Recent posts|Some Of Vac Coat\'s products|Sputter Coater|Carbon Coater|SEM Coater|Thermal"] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1753256918022{background-color: #D9D9D9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="What is Sputtering?" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fsputtering%2F|title:Sputtering%20Process%20%7C%20Sputtering%20Deposition%20Method"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="Sputter Coaters" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fsputter-coater%2F|title:Sputter%20Coaters%20%7C%20High%20Resolution%20Sputtering%20System"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] How Does a Magnetron Sputtering System Work? The primary component of a magnetron sputter coating system that differs from a typical sputtering device is the magnetron cathode,…

05Jul 2025 by maryam No Comments

PVD Thin Film Coatings in Optoelectronics

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] What Are Optoelectronics? Optoelectronics include electronic components related to optics (light), in which the light is emitted, modified, or converted, and are activated or deactivated based on the intensity of light. These devices contain various parts like emitters and photodetectors, including photodiodes and phototransistors, which are significantly reliant on high-quality thin film deposition of metals and semiconductors. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="13468" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" style="vc_box_outline" border_color="mulled_wine" css=".vc_custom_1755344596060{margin-top: -20px !important;}"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] [lwptoc backgroundColor="#d6d6d6" borderColor="#5b5b5b" skipHeadingText="References|Recent Posts|Sputter Coater|Carbon Coater|Sputter/ Carbon|Thermal|Some of Vac Coat Systems"] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1746101763747{background-color: #D9D9D9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="More About PVD" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fphysical-vapor-deposition-pvd%2F|title:Physical%20Vapor%20Deposition%20(PVD)|target:_blank"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="What is Thin Film?" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fthin-film-and-thin-films-types%2F|title:Thin%20Films%20Coating%20and%20Applications|target:_blank"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1746101776122{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) method to create thin…

05Jun 2025 by maryam No Comments

Deposition of Reactive Materials

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] Deposition of Reactive Materials Thin films of reactive materials should be deposited in a highly controlled environment to prevent contaminating the resulting layer and achieve a pure coating with the required properties. Some deposition source materials are highly resistant to forming compounds with other materials, which are called noble metals like gold. In contrast, others can be very sensitive to the deposition chamber environment. Here, we will discuss more details on the deposition of reactive materials and the keys to obtain a clean coating. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] [lwptoc backgroundColor="#d6d6d6" borderColor="#5b5b5b" skipHeadingText="References|Recent Posts|Sputter Coater|Carbon Coater|Sputter/ Carbon|Thermal|Some of Vac Coat Systems"] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1746101763747{background-color: #D9D9D9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="What is Deposition?" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fdeposition%2F|title:Deposition%20Methods%20%7C%20Vacuum%20Deposition|target:_blank"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="What is Thin…

07May 2025 by elina 2 Comments

PVD Market: Foundational Technology in High-Tech Manufacturing

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] Physical Vapor Deposition Market Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) represents a cornerstone suite of techniques for depositing thin films of various materials onto substrates, operating under low or high vacuum conditions. Its versatility in handling a wide array of materials (Metals, alloys, ceramics, compounds) and its ability to tailor film properties (Thickness, adhesion, density, stress, electrical and optical characteristics) make it indispensable across numerous high-technology sectors. As we look towards the next decade (2025-2035), PVD market trend is poised for significant growth and technological evolution, driven by relentless innovation cycles in its primary end-use markets. This analysis synthesizes data from recent market reports to provide a comprehensive outlook on the PVD landscape, highlighting key growth drivers, technological advancements, market segmentation, regional dynamics, and strategic considerations relevant from…

14Apr 2025 by maryam No Comments

Reactive Sputtering: A Brief Overview and Advantages

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] Reactive Sputtering: Principles, Properties, Applications, and Challenges Reactive sputtering is a versatile physical vapor deposition (PVD) technique employed in the sputter deposition of compound thin films by introducing reactive gases into the sputtering chamber. This article provides a detailed overview of the reactive sputtering process, including its underlying principles, operational modes, advantages, challenges, and diverse applications across various industries. The article also delves into the critical parameters influencing the reactive sputtering process within a sputter coater, such as gas flow rates, pressure, and sputter power, along with strategies for optimizing film properties and addressing common issues like target poisoning and hysteresis effects. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1717000975045{background-color: #d9d9d9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="More About Sputtering" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fsputtering%2F|title:Sputtering%20Process%20%7C%20Sputtering%20Deposition%20Method|target:_blank"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/TSpTqmIqglE?si=uriXsW92DSbf8l7X" css=""][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1735569121646{margin-top: -20px !important;}"] Sputtering…

23Feb 2025 by maryam No Comments

Glovebox Integrated Systems and Glove Box Integration

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] Glovebox Integration in PVD Systems Certain processes and materials require precise control of environmental conditions to ensure product quality, safety, and research accuracy. Glovebox integrated systems provide a controlled environment with low levels of oxygen and moisture to prevent contamination and oxidation, especially for the deposition of air-sensitive thin films through advanced deposition techniques like sputtering and thermal evaporation, as in solar cell or battery fabrication. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] [lwptoc backgroundColor="#d6d6d6" borderColor="#5b5b5b" skipHeadingText="References|Recent Posts|Sputter Coater|Carbon Coater|Sputter/ Carbon|Thermal|Some of Vac Coat Systems"] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image="12414" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" style="vc_box_outline" border_color="mulled_wine" css=""][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1740242727103{background-color: #D9D9D9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""] Glovebox System Parts A typical glovebox system mainly consists of the following parts: An airtight chamber equipped with built-in gloves to manipulate the materials while maintaining a controlled atmosphere A vacuum system that…

30Jan 2025 by maryam No Comments

A Comprehensive Overview of Sputtering Yield

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[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] Sputtering Yield Sputtering is caused by energetic ions bombarding a source material as the target in a plasma. The ratio of the ejected atoms from the target per incident plasma ion is known as the sputter yield. The sputter yield depends on several parameters in relation to the sputtering chamber, such as pressure, or the target material composition, and is a key factor in the sputter coating process. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/TSpTqmIqglE?si=uriXsW92DSbf8l7X" css=""][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1735569121646{margin-top: -20px !important;}"] Sputtering Process: Thin Film Deposition Live with Animation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""] [lwptoc backgroundColor="#d6d6d6" borderColor="#5b5b5b" skipHeadingText="References|Recent Posts|Sputter Coater|Carbon Coater|Sputter/ Carbon|Thermal|Some of Vac Coat Systems"] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1717000975045{background-color: #d9d9d9 !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="More About Sputtering" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center" css="" btn_link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fvaccoat.com%2Fblog%2Fsputtering%2F|title:Sputtering%20Process%20%7C%20Sputtering%20Deposition%20Method|target:_blank"][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_cta h2="" txt_align="center" style="3d" color="mulled-wine" add_button="bottom" btn_title="Reactive Sputtering" btn_style="3d" btn_color="juicy-pink" btn_align="center"…

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