Sputter Target

07 Deposition, Epitaxy & Thin Films

Definition

The source material bombarded by energetic particles during sputter deposition, releasing atoms or molecules that can form a thin film on a substrate.

Application

Supplies film material for semiconductor layers such as copper interconnect seed layers, titanium barriers or gate electrodes, and tantalum barriers in copper interconnects.

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