Angstrom Sciences, Inc.

These 3 linear cathodes from Angstrom Sciences are mounted on a movable plate designed for sputtering indium tin oxide (ITO). ITO is the most widely used material for transparent conductive oxide (TCO) coatings. ITO films are for applications that demand high visible light transmission and an electrically conductive surface. #magnetronsputtering #thinfilmdeposition

The cathode below is RF sputtering Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) for a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) application. MEMS which are also referred to as Micro-Machines in Asia, or Micro Systems Technology (MST) in Europe are micron scale devices that integrate mechanical and electrical components. This combination allows for the miniaturization of components that open applications such as digital micromirrors, waveguides, piezoresistive and capacitive sensors, radio frequency filters and switches, print heads, and micro compliant mechanisms. It is clear that MEMS Technology has enhanced many significant products and will continue to push future applications. #thinfilmdeposition #magnetronsputtering #MEMS

We were happy to host the students from the Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) at Angstrom Sciences last week! What a great program by SWPA BotsIQ to introduce young people to manufacturing - we are happy to participate and support. #MFGDay2024 #manufacturing

Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering (UBMS). Key benefit is the increased plasma density near the substrate because of the imbalanced magnetic field. Other benefits include specific thin film properties related to composition, adhesion, crystallization and surface. #thinfilms #thinfilmdeposition #magnetronsputtering

Featured below is the ONYX-3 IC Confocal with Heater Stage. #thinfilms #magnetronsputtering

This is a throwback to a large magnetron rebuild / upgrade that we did last year! Angstrom Sciences helps customers with the retrofitting of magnetrons, upgrade of the magnetics for improved efficiency, thin film uniformity, and significant cost savings. #thinfilms #magnetronsputtering #PVD

ONYX-10 Rotary Magnetron Sputtering Cathode Rotary magnetrons are a type of circular magnetron where the magnet array is mechanically rotated about a central axis behind the target. This ONYX-10 Rotary Magnetron Sputtering Cathode featured here was developed for a semiconductor application and allows for an extremely uniform coating of a stationary substrate while minimizing any particulate contamination. #thinfilms #magnetronsputtering #semiconductors

The Semiconductor Value Chain 2024. #semiconductor #semiconductors #semiconductormanufacturing

ONYX-155 Linear Magnetron with Flex Mounted on a CF Flange. For those who have to coat extremely broad substrates or have to achieve extremely high throughput, linear magnetrons offer an ideal solution. #thinfilms

ONYX 540 Flux Control Electromagnetic Hybrid Magnetron Sputtering Cathode. Angstrom Sciences is known for the cutting edge technology we bring to magnetron sputtering applications. We have developed a method to control the plasma across the surface of the target. The ONYX-Φlux Control, (Flux Control) developed for both planar and circular magnetrons, allows the user to maximize uniformity or target utilization.