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Functional Thin Films

Publisher: Deep Coat Metallizing, Inc.
Overview:
A functional thin film is either a conductive or a non conductive coating applied directly onto a given substrate for purposes other than merely appearance. This paper presents the fundamentals, applications and future trends of thin film technology as well as the process of thin film coating application, and definitions for different terms associated with thin film technology. The various advantages of thin film coatings are described, stating the difference between vacuum metallizing and thin film coating technology, and the applications of conductive thin films such as aluminum, stainless copper, and stainless steel are reviewed along with different methods of testing thin film coatings. Also featured are the cost considerations of thin film coatings, and an overview of future growth of thin film shielding market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Functional Thin Films1
2.Application Of A Thin Film Coating1
3.Terminology2-3
3.1Fixture Mask2
3.2Planetary Work Holding Assembly2
3.3Plasma2
3.4Mono-Layer Thin Film2
3.5Alloy Deposition2-3
3.6Laminated Thin Film Coating3
4.Advantages and Disadvantages3-4
5.Some Conductive Thin Films4
5.1Aluminum4
5.2Stainless Copper Stainless4
5.3Stainless Steel4
6.Testing Thin Film Coatings5
6.1Surface Resistivity5
6.2Adhesion Test5
6.3Measurement of Coating5
7.Cost Considerations6
8.The Future of Thin Film Shielding6
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