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Sputtering method

US5047394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1989
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S505/816
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Combination of a flattened cathode in a cylindrical magnetron sputtering system and positioning of a substrate relatively close to the flattened cathode allows deposition of a uniform film having good composition. The system and method of the present invention is especially suitable for depositing films using YBCO and BCSCO targets.

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