Functional Thin Films

Publisher: Deep Coat Metallizing, Inc.

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Date: 2007-10-29

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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 Films	1
2.	Application Of A Thin Film Coating	1
3.	Terminology	2-3
3.1	Fixture Mask	2
3.2	Planetary Work Holding Assembly	2
3.3	Plasma	2
3.4	Mono-Layer Thin Film	2
3.5	Alloy Deposition	2-3
3.6	Laminated Thin Film Coating	3
4.	Advantages and Disadvantages	3-4
5.	Some Conductive Thin Films	4
5.1	Aluminum	4
5.2	Stainless Copper Stainless	4
5.3	Stainless Steel	4
6.	Testing Thin Film Coatings	5
6.1	Surface Resistivity	5
6.2	Adhesion Test	5
6.3	Measurement of Coating	5
7.	Cost Considerations	6
8.	The Future of Thin Film Shielding	6