Introduction Palladium (Pd) is a highly sought-after metal for thin film deposition due to its unique properties. One popular method for depositing Pd thin films is through the use of sputtering targets. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using palladium sputter targets for thin film deposition and their applications in various industries....Continue Reading

Introduction Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) wafers have a variety of applications in the field of electronics, particularly in the production of high-performance electronic devices. In this article, we will explore some common applications of GaAs wafers for electronic device manufacturing and provide a better understanding of their properties and advantages. Properties of Gallium Arsenide Wafer Gallium...Continue Reading

Introduction The deposition rate is an important factor in the field of thin film deposition, as it directly affects the production efficiency and throughput of the process. In this article, we will discuss practical methods to increase the deposition rate for various deposition techniques. Hope that you can have a better understanding of the factors...Continue Reading

Introduction to Indium Bonding Target bonding is a significant process that joins sputtering targets and backing plates together, yet improper bonding materials would lead to poor heat release, cracking, non-uniform deposition, and even de-bonding. Therefore, it is quite essential to have a basic understanding of the functions, benefits, and types of bonding in advance. This...Continue Reading

Introduction With the development of electronic devices, people pay more and more attention to wafers, chips, semiconductors, and integrated circuits. Everyone is trying to figure out the essence of chips. Their mind is full of questions. What is a wafer? What is a chip? What about their relations? What materials do we use to make...Continue Reading

Introduction Purity is one of the prime performance requirements of target selection, which has been explained in our previous article. It takes countless money, time, and labor every year to separate impurities. However, do impurities always have a negative influence on sputtering? We are going to explore this question in this article with specific cases....Continue Reading

One of the main applications of chromium is the production of stainless steel and chrome plating. The process of electroplating a thin layer of chromium onto a metal object can be done to add aesthetic appeal or to make the surface harder and more corrosion-resistant. Chrome plating can produce chromium layers as thin as 0.001...Continue Reading

The foundation of plasma technology is a basic physical principle. When energy is applied to matter, solids become liquids, and liquids turn into gases. If yet more energy is applied, the gas is ionized and it enters the energy-rich plasma state, the fourth state of matter. Plasma is a word used to describe matter that...Continue Reading

What is PVD Coating? Physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating refers to various coating techniques in which thin layers are created on a substrate using physical techniques. Each technology has a unique set of benefits. PVD coating starts by depositing films with precise stoichiometries to achieve color PVD finishes (ratio of certain elements). Typically, a base...Continue Reading