11.07.2015 Views

High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS)

High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS)

High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS)

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>High</strong> <strong>Power</strong> <strong>Impulse</strong> <strong>Magnetron</strong> <strong>Sputtering</strong> (<strong>HiPIMS</strong>)<strong>HiPIMS</strong> - Voltage - Current - timeAt high frequencies, a nitride is notable to form between pulses, andself-sputtering by Ti + -ions (singlyand multiply charged) from a Titarget is the dominant processAt low frequency, the long off-timeresult in a nitride layer being formedon the target surface andself-sputtering by Ti + - and N + -ionsfrom TiN takes placeThe observed changes in thedischarge current are reflected in theflux of ions impinging on thesubstrateFrom Magnus et al. (2011b), JAP 110 083306

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!