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At Intlvac, we specialize in Etch, Evaporation, Sputter, and PECVD process technologies, forming the cornerstone of our expertise.
With decades of expertise in thin film coating and etching tools, Intlvac has perfected systems for advanced processes like E-Beam and Thermal Evaporation, DC Magnetron Sputtering, and Plasma-Assisted Reactive Sputtering. Using these techniques, we deliver high-quality coating services across a wide range of materials and complex geometries.
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The Intlvac Aegis Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) PECVD system is a state-of-the-art DLC coating machine built to revolutionize your coating processes. Utilizing plasma-activated, low-temperature chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technology, our system is designed for efficiency, consistency, and durability. The innovative design allows for multiple coating processes to be completed consecutively with minimal maintenance, maximizing throughput. Additionally, the system is equipped with pre-set recipes for Infrared Anti-Reflection coatings on Silicon and Germanium optics, offering ready-to-use convenience for high-performance applications.
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) refers to a class of materials that share critical properties with crystalline diamond. These properties include exceptional hardness, high Young’s Modulus, and superior durability, courtesy of high sp3 bond content in its carbon structure. Unlike crystalline diamond, DLC coatings can be tailored to achieve specific performance metrics, making them versatile across various applications.
DLC's unique blend of mechanical strength and adaptability positions it as a breakthrough material in advanced coating technology.
The Intlvac AEGIS DLC PECVD system produces uniformly dense films up to several microns thick across a wide range of substrates, including silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), sapphire, optical glasses, metals, plastics, and II-VI compounds. This advanced capability reduces material waste and minimizes vacuum process times, ultimately lowering costs.
Figure 1: Ultra-high uniformity achieved across substrates without the need for rotation mechanisms, ensuring consistent film quality from center to edge.
Microscopic pinholes in thin films can compromise quality and durability. Intlvac’s DLC system delivers pinhole-free coatings, ensuring robust protection even at ultra-thin thicknesses approaching 1 nm. This results in prolonged substrate longevity and enhances overall performance reliability.
Intlvac DLC coatings exhibit hydrophobic characteristics, preventing water molecules from adhering to the surface. With non-polar C-H bonds and a uniformly smooth texture, our DLC coatings repel moisture, safeguarding components from water damage and further reducing maintenance needs.
Our DLC coatings retain tribological properties closely mirroring those of crystalline diamond, offering 95% atom density, 75% hardness, and 66% Young's Modulus compared to diamond. This makes Intlvac DLC coatings ideal for applications requiring exceptional wear resistance and extended durability.
Intlvac’s Diamond-Like Carbon coatings meet rigorous MIL-specifications, ensuring performance reliability in real-world scenarios. Tested for metrics such as reflectance, transmission, abrasion resistance, and salt solubility, these certifications underscore the exceptional quality and dependability of our DLC systems, even in the most demanding environments.
Experience the perfect blend of innovation, technical excellence, and premium quality with Intlvac’s DLC PECVD system. With its cutting-edge technology and customer-centric design, our DLC coating machine is the definitive tool for professionals seeking unparalleled coating performance.
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