IMS- Micro/Nano Fabrication Facility
Denton Discovery - RF/DC Sputterer
Equipment Description

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The Denton Discovery RF/DC Sputterer is configured for thin film deposition of up to 4 materials sequentially without breaking vacuum. The system is equipped with two 3" DC target positions and two 3” RF targets. Target #3 is dual power and can run either DC or RF power.

Standard Metal Materials Available: Ti, Cr, Al, Cu

Standard Dielectric Materials Available: SiO2, Al2O3, ZnO, TiO2, ITO

Approved Substrates: Si, Glass, Pyrex, Quartz

Manufacturer: CHA Industries 

Model Number: Discovery 635

Institute Georgia Tech
Department IEN - Micro/Nano Fabrication Facility
Sub Tool Of
Marcus Inorganic Cleanroom
 

 

Machine Specifications and Data:

Machine Specifications:

  • Load-lock for fast pumpdown
  • Base pressure: 9e-6 Torr
  • Computer controlled
  • Can potentially hold 4 different sources for DC or 1 source for RF
    • Cathode 1 – RF/DC
    • Cathode 2-4 – DC Only
  • Utilizes Ar, O2, and N2 Gas

Power Specifications:

  • DC Power supply
  • Target #3 is dual power and can run either RF or DC power
  • Maximum Current for DC Sputtering: 0.3 A
  • Maximum Power for RF Sputtering: Bonded Targets: 120 W, Non-bonded Targets: 600 W
  • Maximum Temperature for Substrate Heater: 350 °C