The production-proven Discovery platform can handle substrates up to 300mm. The cluster configuration makes it suitable for multi-layer, oxygen-sensitive applications and high throughput requirements. The platform accommodates DC, pulsed DC, and RF sputtering, which feature the single-cathode configuration for high uniformity, as well as confocal co-sputtering capability. Denton’s proprietary PEM technology enables high rate reactive sputtering of metal oxides and nitrides.
Ion assisted deposition is also available. With independent electro-pneumatic source shutters and chimney assemblies, you can prevent cross-contamination of your source material. Multiple pump configurations, including cryogenic and turbo, as well as pump placement options provide the design flexibility we need to meet your process and productivity requirements.
High-volume production
Advanced optical filters
Biocompatible coatings for medical implants
Thin film resistors & sensors
Wafer metal & dielectric films
Large area hybrid circuit fabrication
Metal contacts of compound semiconductors
Research & development
The Discovery Magnetron Sputtering system offers versatility and reliability while meeting high-volume production needs. This thin film deposition system can either accommodate a single cathode high uniformity configuration for high-volume manufacturing, or up to 4 confocal cathodes with triaxis adjustment of offset, target to substrate distance, and angle for uniform coating. Each cathode can be optimized for a different deposition method or target material.